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Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
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In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions
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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks
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Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers
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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
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Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government
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West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses
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'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
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Bhutan battles 'existential' population crisis with birth drive
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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
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Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
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'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
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Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
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Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
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Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
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Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
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Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
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US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz
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Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
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Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
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NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
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Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
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New heat wave blasts US, could break records
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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
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Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
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Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
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Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
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Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
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Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
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Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
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France hosts S.Africa leader for talks, war remembrance
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Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee
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Pollock a hat-trick hero as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
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Hundreds of protesters took to the streets across Kenyan towns on Tuesday in defiance of a police ban, the latest in a series of demonstrations that have rocked the East African nation.
Paris Olympics have 'unique significance' for war-torn Ukraine: Dobrynska
Ukraine's 2008 heptathlon Olympic champion Nataliia Dobrynska told AFP the Paris Games can serve as a platform to raise awareness about the war in her country "that is destroying the lives of our athletes, coaches, and all Ukrainians."
Uganda police detain protesters at anti-graft rallies
Ugandan police detained scores of demonstrators, including protest leaders, in the capital Kampala on Tuesday, as scattered anti-corruption rallies took place despite being banned by authorities.
Israel slams Beijing deal to include Hamas in post-war Gaza government
Israel swiftly condemned an agreement brokered by China Tuesday which Beijing said would bring Hamas into a "national reconciliation government" for post-war Gaza.
'So unjust': Polish lawyers offer legal aid amid abortion help ban
As Polish lawmakers debated easing stringent abortion laws, Warsaw-based lawyer Jerzy Podgorski was in court defending a man from the remote town of Pinczow charged with aiding his partner's abortion.
Ukrainian city fears possible arrival of F-16 fighter jets
With its castle, medieval tower and river-side beach, the western Ukrainian tourist town of Starokostiantyniv doesn't seem an obvious target for Russian missile and drone strikes.
Uganda police detain protesters as anti-graft rallies begin
Ugandan police detained several demonstrators in the capital Kampala on Tuesday, according to an AFP journalist, as scattered anti-corruption rallies began despite being banned by authorities.
Bangladesh arrest total passes 2,500: AFP tally
The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh passed the 2,500 mark in an AFP tally on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest.
Markets mixed after US rally ahead of inflation report
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as investors struggled to extend a surge on Wall Street, where the tech sector bounced back after last week's losses, while attention turned to the upcoming release of key US inflation data.
Likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail
After winning support from Democratic party heavyweights, Kamala Harris will test her potential candidacy with voters Tuesday at a campaign rally in Wisconsin, a critical "swing state" for her likely face-off with Donald Trump.
Hamas announces 'national unity' deal with Palestinian rivals
Hamas announced Tuesday it had signed an agreement in Beijing with other Palestinian organisations including rivals Fatah to work together for "national unity", with China describing it as a deal to rule Gaza together once the war ends.
Harris snags enough delegate support to clinch US Democratic nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris appeared poised to clinch her party's presidential nomination after receiving support from enough Democratic delegates Monday, as she launched a blistering campaign against Donald Trump.
Gaza health ministry says 70 killed after Israel evacuation order
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday that an Israeli operation in the main southern city of Khan Yunis killed 70 people and wounded more than 200, after Israel warned its forces would "forcefully operate" in the area.
Most Asian markets rise after US rally ahead of inflation report
Asian markets rose Tuesday, building on a tech-led surge in Wall Street equities as investors returned to the sector after last week's losses, while attention turned to the upcoming release of key US inflation data.
Off Ecuador's Galapagos, a former shark-poaching ship's new mission
When Ecuador's navy seized a Chinese-flagged ship off the Galapagos Islands in 2017, its hold brimmed with tons and tons of poached fish, many of them threatened species like hammerhead and thresher sharks.
Tunisia's sandy beaches eaten away by coastal erosion
In Tunisia's seaside town of Hammamet, bulldozers diligently shovel sand from a nearby desert onto a popular beach in an attempt to stop it from disappearing due to erosion.
Trump's age, fitness arguments backfire with Biden exit
Donald Trump constantly attacked his Democratic opponent Joe Biden over his age and fitness, but the 78-year-old Republican could find those same arguments coming back to haunt him after the president ended his reelection bid.
Ukraine's top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
Ukraine's foreign minister is in China Tuesday for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have only grown stronger since the conflict began.
Kamala Harris lashes out at Trump as Democrats unite
US Vice President Kamala Harris launched her election campaign Monday with a blistering personal attack on Donald Trump and vowed to win in November despite the "rollercoaster" of President Joe Biden's shock exit.
'Sexist' falsehoods target Kamala Harris after Biden drops out
Doctored images, sexual slurs, racial innuendos -- false narratives around Kamala Harris surged online as she emerged as the Democratic frontrunner in the US presidential race, with researchers warning of an incoming flood of gendered disinformation.
Lame duck Biden could still have an impact
When Joe Biden finally recovers from Covid at his beach house and returns to the Oval Office, likely later this week, he risks being the lamest of lame ducks for his remaining six months in office.
Harris shines light on Trump's women problem
Accused of sexual misconduct and affairs spanning decades, blamed for strict abortion curbs and criticized for sexism, Donald Trump has a women problem -- and Democrats are gambling that Kamala Harris can use it as a cudgel.
Israel heads to Olympics as Palestinian delegation calls for exclusion
Israel's Olympic delegation flew to Paris on Monday as the Palestinian contingent called for banning the Israeli athletes over the war in Gaza.
Netanyahu's US visit reminder of 'ingrained' US support of Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington to speak at the United States Congress this week in a context of tense relations between the two countries over the Gaza war.
Blinken heads to Southeast Asia to reaffirm ties with strategic allies
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Southeast Asia this week to deepen ties with his country's strategic allies, an official said Monday, with the United States seeking to bolster its regional stance against an increasingly assertive China.
Kamala Harris wins key Pelosi support for White House race
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday won the crucial backing of Democratic heavyweight Nancy Pelosi to lead the party against Donald Trump in November after Joe Biden's stunning exit from the 2024 race.
Israeli hostage father takes protest to Washington
In his fight to get his kidnapped soldier son back from Gaza, Yehuda Cohen has marched through the desert, addressed tens of thousands, been spat at and called a traitor. Now, he's going to Washington.
Lula says 'scared' by Maduro's bloodbath warning ahead of Venezuela vote
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday he had been "scared" by Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro's warning of a "bloodbath" if he loses elections on Sunday.
Kamala Harris hails Biden legacy as endorsements pile up
US Vice President Kamala Harris hailed Joe Biden's "unmatched" legacy Monday in her first public appearance since his shock election race exit, as Democrats rapidly coalesced around her to lead the party against Donald Trump in November.
Gazans flee as Israel sets sights on safe zone
Thousands of Gazans fled an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone Monday after the army ordered them to leave and warned of an imminent operation in response to rocket attacks.
Israel strikes on Yemen port: what is the damage?
Israeli strikes on Saturday hit a power plant and fuel storage facilities in Hodeida, the main port under the control of Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels.
Democrats unite around Harris after Biden drops out
Democrats rapidly coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday as she raced to secure the party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November in the wake of President Joe Biden's sensational exit.