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Irish racing great O'Brien bids to make Epsom Derby history
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Uzbekistan's debut World Cup crowns surge in football popularity
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Australia seizes 100,000 cockroaches in bug-breeder bust
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US allying itself with Colombian 'narco-traffickers,' Petro accuses
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New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury
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Putin to confront weak economy at 'Russian Davos', under threat of Ukrainian drones
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Australian far-right does U-turn on seizing foreigners' homes
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Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project
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Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff
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US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
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Clark, Spaun part of four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament
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Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts
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Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
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Wemby counts on 'normal' Spurs to bounce back in NBA Finals
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LA Olympics boss Wasserman says will not step down over Epstein links
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Dangerous livestock pest case confirmed in Texas
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Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France
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Latest 'Scary Movie' aims to cancel 'cancel culture,' creators say
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Selfie-seeking fan banned for life by NBA after crashing Finals game
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Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
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German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy
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Trump announces $700 mn support for US coal projects
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Dissing critics with humor, Hunter Biden finds social media stardom
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
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In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win
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From anti-transgender narratives about Olympic swimmers tofabricated comments from right-wing politicians, a slew of Facebook pages managed from Vietnam are capitalising on Australia's febrile politics to promote AI-generated articles on websites designed for profit.
Indonesia, France agree to boost defence industry ties
Indonesia, fresh off concluding a defence pact with Washington and an oil deal with Russia, has also agreed to boost defence industry cooperation with France, Jakarta said Wednesday after the countries' presidents met in Paris.
Peru candidate calls for vote annulment as count tightens
Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Tuesday called for the first round of the country's election to be annulled, alleging fraud without providing proof of his claim.
Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the Middle East conflict.
Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after Washington talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had hailed as a "historic opportunity" for peace.
Trump's Fed chair nominee to face Senate confirmation hearing next week
US President Donald Trump's choice for central bank chair is set to face a confirmation hearing next Tuesday, in a nomination some have criticized as an attempt to take over the Federal Reserve.
Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon after talks in US
Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Ukraine says Russian attacks kill seven, including child
Russian strikes killed seven people, including a child, and wounded dozens across Ukraine on Tuesday, regional authorities said.
Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Hezbollah launches new attacks
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got underway.
Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a sharp rebuke from US President Donald Trump and suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday, signalling a shift in her foreign relations.
Direct Israel-Lebanon peace talks a 'historic opportunity': Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as the first direct talks in decades between the two countries got underway in Washington.
Trump admin wants new Fed chair in place 'as soon as possible'
The Trump administration wants Kevin Warsh in place as the new US central bank chair "as soon as possible," with the existing Fed chief's term coming soon to an end, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.
Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between the two opened on Tuesday despite objections from Hezbollah, which announced fresh attacks on Israel just as negotiations got underway.
Musk's father seeking Russian refuge for S.African farmers
The father of tech billionaire Elon Musk is working on a project to provide refugee status in Russia for South African farmers, he told AFP on Tuesday, in a project similar to one by the US government.
Lavrov blasts efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China on Tuesday during a visit to Beijing, where he also discussed with his Chinese counterpart plans for a meeting "within the year" between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Iran nuclear programme 'set back' but not wiped out
The United States and Israel may have obstructed the path towards a future Iran-built nuclear bomb by severely damaging the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic capabilities in recent attacks.
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.
Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal, boost drone cooperation
The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe seeks to learn from Ukrainian battlefield expertise, especially in drone warfare.
Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
At least two ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait on Monday despite a US military blockade, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday.
Lavrov bashes efforts to 'contain' Russia, China on Beijing visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticised efforts he said were aimed at "containing" Russia and China, Moscow's state media said on Tuesday during his visit to Beijing.
Stocks rise, oil slips on hopes for Mideast peace deal
Stock markets climbed and oil prices retreated Tuesday on rekindled hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the key Strait of Hormuz to end disruptions that have sent energy prices soaring.
France, UK to host Hormuz talks Friday: French presidency
France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.
Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country's biggest military backer, which is increasingly seeking to tap UKraines battlefield expertise.
Xi calls for closer ties with Spain in face of global 'chaos'
China's President Xi Jinping warned against a return to the "law of the jungle" in international relations and called for closer economic ties with Spain as he met Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.
Wisden laments India's 'Orwellian' control of world cricket
Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation "increasingly Orwellian".
Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades, but Hezbollah's opposition to the US-mediated negotiations signalled little prospect of an agreement to stop fighting.
US blockade of Iran ports threatens already crippled oil supply
Washington's decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by threatening supplies to Asia.
Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks
As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged from an unlikely corner, with Pakistan's prime minister first seeking -- and within hours securing -- a two-week ceasefire between the warring sides.
Botswana seals energy, mining deals with Oman
Botswana has signed energy and mining exploration agreements with Oman as it seeks to deepen economic ties with the sultanate, the presidency said.
US says ball in Iran's court as push grows to end war
The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Mideast war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on Tuesday towards a new round of peace talks after weekend negotiations failed to produce a deal.
Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement appear slim.
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington on Tuesday, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with its foe.