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Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report
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Muchova ends Osaka run to reach Wimbledon semis
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Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome
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Mexico probing if US violated sovereignty in 2024 drug lord capture
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Nigeria's Dangote confirms Lamu, Kenya for east Africa mega-refinery
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Zverev reaches first Wimbledon quarter-final
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Study points to likely route for Hannibal's legendary Alpine crossing
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Nordic joy as Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
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Australia's Mooney back at No 1 in batting rankings after World Cup heroics
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Electric Our Lady land: guitar made from burned Notre Dame wood
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Traeen takes yellow, Pedersen wins Tour de France 4th stage
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Tanker attacks send oil higher, stocks hit by AI jitters
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UK hard-right leader Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
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IOC shuffle 2030 Winter Games events and promise gender parity
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Harry Kane calls for calm after England's World Cup epic against Mexico
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Macron says Syria must not be destabilised after bombs wound 18
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Beleaguered Prince Harry loses lawsuit against UK tabloid
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France's Le Pen to announce if running for president with ankle tag
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Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis
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France get ready to face 'lost treasure' Bouaddi in Morocco World Cup clash
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Sinner conquers heat, sets up potential Djokovic clash at Wimbledon
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Trump berates NATO, praises Erdogan as summit starts
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'Veteran' Gauff completes Slam semi-final set with Wimbledon fightback
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Blazy's Chanel fairy tale continues with whimsical couture show
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UK hard-right leader resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
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Stocks hit by AI concerns as oil rises on tanker attack
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US trade gap in May widens to biggest in over a year
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Prince Harry, Elton John lose case against UK tabloid
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France's Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle tag
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Serena wants to play again before US Open, says coach
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This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: top expert
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Sign of the times: Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run
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Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries
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France's Le Pen arrives in court for key ruling in race for president
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Women pushed back to Afghanistan pin hopes on rare private sector jobs
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Stocks mixed tracking AI concerns, as oil rises on tanker attack
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Bomb attacks wound 18 in Damascus as Macron visits
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Paris FC confirm Rosenior taking over as coach
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Cuba slowly gets power back after third nationwide blackout in six months
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Thousands without power in US Pacific islands after super typhoon
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NATO summit showcases arms deals in push to win over Trump
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Prince Harry to discover outcome of UK tabloids case
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Seoul dives on tough day for Asia as Samsung fails to ease tech woes
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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
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Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim
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Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured
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As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?
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Belgium boosted by Balogun furore: Tielemans
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US Homeland Security secretary nominee Kristi Noem said Friday weaknesses at the southern border are the country's "number one threat" as she set out her vision for the department that will oversee Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown.
Over 230,000 flee eastern DR Congo violence since January 1: UN
More than 230,000 people have fled surging violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, labelling it one of the world's "most alarming" humanitarian crises.
Russia, Iran harden military and trade ties in new pact
Russia and Iran signed a new treaty on Friday underpinning their economic and military cooperation, in what both sides cast as a major milestone in their relations.
Trump, Xi speak by phone, vow improved ties despite threats
Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries.
Macron announces aid conference to rebuild Lebanon
France's president said Friday that Paris will soon host an aid conference to help rebuild Lebanon after the Israel-Hezbollah war last year, as he visited Beirut in a show of support for Lebanon's new leaders.
Musk backing for European far right 'endangers democracy': Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said US tech billionaire Elon Musk is threatening European democracy with his attacks on political leaders and support for the far right.
Displaced Gazans awaiting truce so they can go home
In a sprawling tent city in central Gaza, Palestinians displaced by war to other parts of the territory are all waiting for one thing: a ceasefire so they can go home.
US president-elect Trump holds phone talks with Chinese leader Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks Friday with US president-elect Donald Trump, Chinese state media reported.
Trump's economic plans could cause inflation: IMF chief economist
Donald Trump's economic plans risk reigniting US inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told AFP, a few days before the president-elect returns to the White House.
French patrol aircraft threatened by Russian military: minister
A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable".
Russia, Iran to harden military and trade ties in new pact
Russia and Iran are poised to sign a new treaty on Friday to cement their military and economic ties, a pact between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned nations that is likely to alarm the West.
Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel's security cabinet approved in a vote on Friday a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend, the prime minister's office said.
Russia sentences Navalny lawyers to years behind bars
Russia on Friday sentenced three lawyers who had defended Alexei Navalny to several years in prison for bringing messages from the late opposition leader from prison to the outside world.
EU 'ready' to restart Gaza border mission after ceasefire deal
The EU is prepared to redeploy a monitoring mission to the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after a ceasefire deal to end Israel's war in the territory, the bloc's top diplomat said Friday.
France's Macron in Lebanon to back new leadership
France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.
Residents of Canada, US border towns fear Trump creating divisions
A shared library, sports fields and fire stations. The American border town of Derby Line and its Canadian twin Stanstead have been living in harmony for more than two centuries, but their bonds are being tested by US President-elect Donald Trump.
Russia, Iran to harden military, trade ties in new pact
Russia and Iran are poised to sign a new treaty on Friday to cement military and economic ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned nations, in a pact likely to worry the West.
Aid agencies ready Gaza push but warn of mammoth obstacles
An Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal expected to take effect on Sunday has sparked hope for life-saving aid to reach Palestinians, but aid agencies warn of obstacles from destroyed infrastructure, massive need and collapsed law and order.
South Korea investigators seek to extend President Yoon's detention
South Korean prosecutors asked a court Friday for a new arrest warrant for detained President Yoon Suk Yeol as he again refused questioning by investigators probing his failed martial law bid.
Israeli security cabinet meets on ceasefire deal
Israel's security cabinet met Friday to vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend.
Israeli security cabinet to finalise ceasefire deal
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend.
Trump says ceasefire 'would've never happened' without his team
US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas would have never been reached without pressure from him and his incoming administration.
South Korea's Yoon refuses questioning again
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday again refused investigators' efforts to question him over his failed martial law bid, as the deadline on his detention neared.
US trade envoy finds China's shipbuilding policies warrant 'urgent action'
The US Trade Representative said Thursday that its probe into China's practices in the shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors found that Beijing's undermining of fair competition warranted "urgent action."
Russia and Iran to sign 'partnership' pact
Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned countries.
Israeli cabinet to meet on ceasefire after PM says hostage deal finalised
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet Friday after final details of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal were ironed out, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, with the United States "confident" the truce would begin as planned this weekend.
North Korea warns of stronger action over South's drills with US, Japan
North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defence "more intensively".
South Korea's Yoon refuses questioning again as warrant deadline nears
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday again refused investigatgors' efforts to question him over his failed martial law bid, as the deadline on his detention neared.
600 police on duty for Israeli club's 'high-risk' Paris basketball clash
Hundreds of Paris police officers were deployed on Thursday for a basketball match classified as "high-risk" due to the participation of an Israeli team.
Canada ex-central banker Mark Carney launches PM bid
Mark Carney, the former governor of Canada's central bank, on Thursday launched his bid to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, immediately becoming a frontrunner in the race.
Israeli cabinet to vote on ceasefire, as US 'confident' deal will go ahead
Israel's cabinet was set to vote Friday on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, an official said, with mediator the United States "confident" the accord would take effect as planned.
US blacklists Sudan army chief as Blinken regrets failure to end war
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan's army chief days after blacklisting his main rival, as outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced regret at his failure to end the brutal war.