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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot
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Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham
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France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
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Somalia ex-PM says attacked by govt forces in Mogadishu
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Ukraine drone strikes causing 'panic' for Kremlin: EU's Kallas to AFP
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Rubio brushes off Trump mental acuity concerns as 'absurd'
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Ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis
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German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene
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Sabalenka fell into 'dark hole' during French Open loss
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Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
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UN urges AI firms to reveal environmental footprint
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Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider
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Henry fit to lead New Zealand's attack at Lord's
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Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la Fuente
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UK PM slams violence over police handcuffing of dying student
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EU wants to favour European firms for AI, cloud in sovereignty push
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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side
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Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire
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EU eases spending rules to tackle energy shock
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Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals
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Romania wants to boost air defence after drone strike blamed on Russia
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French content creators gear up to influence presidential election
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France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations
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DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors
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Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
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CBS News fires '60 Minutes' veteran Scott Pelley
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Pope Leo prepares to visit polarised, secular Spain
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Formula One ace Leclerc extends contract with 'second family' Ferrari
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Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door
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Drone strikes close Kuwait airport as Iran and US clash in Gulf
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Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as flagship economic forum opens
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Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday
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Indian stars push to end elephants in Bollywood
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OECD cuts 2026 global growth forecasts over Mideast war fallout
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'Blind spots': drone alert lays bare Lithuania poor shelter access
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French UFC fighter Gane blocking out politics before White House bout
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England aim to erase Ashes scars against New Zealand
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'No hiding' as Haiti thrash New Zealand in pre-World Cup friendly
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Military seeks prison time for Indonesian soldiers in acid attack
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'Animalistic horror': Russia puts war art on display
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German alleged rape victim battles time limit on abuse cases
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As crises balloon, so do EU nations' deficits
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Japan's samurai spirit still burns in cooler conditions
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Digital G7 discusses online child protection
Ministers gathered for a digital G7 meeting in Paris Friday, with host France expecting they will find common ground on online child protection but diverge over the environmental impact of computing.
China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defence summit opening Friday, but China's top officials aren't expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran.
EU looks to bolster defences as China threatens key sectors
The EU executive is set for much-heralded talks Friday on ramping up Europe's trade defences to shield critical industries from Chinese rivals -- with a growing chorus pressing for a crackdown.
US, Iran near deal but Trump sign-off awaited
The United States and Iran closed in on a framework for a ceasefire extension detail Thursday but President Donald Trump has yet to approve any agreement, US officials said.
US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefire
US and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hanging on President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.
WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo
The UN health chief said Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.
Artists back out of concerts for US 250th anniversary
Two of the nine artists who were announced as headliners for a concert series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States have publicly backed out of the event, a day after the lineup was released.
Israel launches deadly strike near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive
Israel pounded south Lebanon with deadly strikes and widened its offensive with the first raid near Beirut in weeks where authorities said a woman and two children were killed despite a ceasefire.
WHO chief lands in Ebola-hit DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo late on Thursday, in a show of support for the African country as it battles its latest deadly Ebola outbreak.
Israel strikes near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive
Israel pounded south Lebanon and struck the Beirut area on Thursday, widening its offensive with the first strike near the country's capital in weeks despite a fragile ceasefire.
US, Iran agree deal but need Trump approval: sources
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal but it still needs President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.
Trump's face could appear on US $250 bill
President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill, in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions.
Canada PM backs 'fortress North America' ahead of US trade talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed his country's importance to the US economy on Thursday, urging closer cooperation as talks on revising the North American free trade agreement face roadblocks.
Israel freezes out UN chief over sexual violence blacklist
Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, the country's ambassador announced Thursday, saying it was "outrageous" Israel is being blacklisted over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones.
US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off: sources
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal in the Middle East war but were still waiting for President Donald Trump's approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday.
'Terrorist' knife attack wounds 3 at Swiss train station: official
A man reportedly shouting "Allahu akbar!" injured three people in a knife attack at a train station in Switzerland on Thursday before being arrested, in what officials said was "a terrorist act".
'You are not alone' in Ebola fight, vows DR Congo-bound WHO chief
The WHO's chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as he headed to the African nation on Thursday.
Israeli strike near Beirut as Lebanon says raids kill 14
Israel's military said it launched an airstrike in the Beirut area Thursday as a Lebanese source said an apartment was hit, the second such raid since an April ceasefire announcement.
US revises first quarter growth down while inflation climbs
The US economy expanded less than initially estimated in the first quarter, government data showed Thursday, while a key inflation gauge separately hit a three-year high on fallout from the Middle East war.
Latvia gets new centre-right govt after row over stray Ukraine drones
Latvia's parliament voted in a new centre-right government on Thursday, weeks after the previous coalition collapsed in a row over stray Ukrainian drones.
US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks
The United States and Iran accused each other of violating an ongoing truce on Thursday following an exchange of fire, three months after the Middle East war began with a wave of US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic.
US, Iran trade strikes in most serious clash since truce began
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Latvia to get new govt after row over stray drones
Latvia is to install a new government on Thursday, weeks after the previous coalition collapsed in a row over stray Ukrainian drones.
China's military says drove away Dutch warship in South China Sea
China's military said on Wednesday it drove away a Dutch navy vessel it accused of "illegally intruding" into the area around the Paracel Islands in the contested South China Sea.
Israel strikes Tyre after declaring 'combat zones' in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents.
New Zealand boosts defence spending in face of 'adverse' security environment
New Zealand's government will boost defence spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced its "most adverse" security environment in eight decades.
Australia charges woman with terrorism over IS links
Australian police charged on Thursday a woman linked to the Islamic State group with membership of a terrorist organisation and entering a known conflict zone.
US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran on Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to "finish the job" if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.
'Shoebox' flat reform leaves low-income Hong Kong residents in limbo
Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, trying to take her mind off of a looming eviction.
Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike
Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.
US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
The United States on Wednesday reimposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories who has harshly criticized Israel, after an appeals court overruled an earlier order prohibiting the action.
Trump appears to threaten to 'blow up' ally Oman
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.