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EU to limit children's access to social media -- gradually
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Zverev second in ATP rankings behind Sinner after Wimbledon
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Mongolia's child jockeys ready to race in annual festival
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Noskova moves into WTA Top 10 after Wimbledon triumph
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Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, injured dozens
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Planes fight fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
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Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech hammers on stocks again
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'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill dies aged 78
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Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
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US hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
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Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
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Oil prices spike on fresh US-Iran attacks, tech weighs on stocks again
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'Indispensable' Xiaohongshu app fuels Chinese tourism
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Spaniard's rare skin disorder ups danger of summer heat
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NFL seeks to break into Africa with Kenya competition
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Protected but deported anyway, as Trump goes after 'dreamers'
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Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown
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Dodgers face Ohtani knee issues in MLB three-peat bid
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Fisk outlasts Pendrith in playoff to win PGA Tour Louisville title
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Warriors forward Green details LeBron recruiting pitch
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US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
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Massive fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 27
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'Final before final': France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster
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Zverev vows to chase down Wimbledon champion Sinner in trophy charge
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England's Ecclestone glad to get 'one-up' on brother with five-wicket Lord's haul
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Five classic France v Spain clashes before World Cup semi-final
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Major fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris
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World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals
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Sinner enjoying 'very rare' Wimbledon triumph
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490
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England open door to Flower return after McCullum axed as Test coach
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McGregor says knee fine before first-kick injury, vows return
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South Korea's Tom Kim wins Scottish Open to end three-year title drought
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Hundred heroine Bhatia says its's 'unbelievable' to be on Lord's honours board
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'It's amazing': Sinner revels in Wimbledon glory after Zverev battle
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Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
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Fresh attacks hit Iran, Kuwait as Tehran and US square off over Hormuz
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Ryu defeats Henderson in play-off to win back-to-back majors in Evian
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Argentina football great Rattin dies at 89
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Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French team
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Argentina great Rattin dies at 89
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Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament
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Bellingham drags England into World Cup semis but Tuchel demands more
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Zelensky orders new PM in major government reshuffle
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Pogacar calls for cycling calendar overhaul due to heatwave
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Van der Poel stays calm in the heat to win Tour de France stage nine
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Van der Poel wins shortened Tour de France ninth stage
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Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing
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McCullum sacked as England Test coach but retains white-ball role
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Marc Marquez cruises to Germany MotoGP victory, enters title race
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New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion.
Leaders head to Ukraine peace summit under shadow of Putin demands
World leaders headed to Switzerland on Saturday for a first summit on peace in Ukraine, after Vladimir Putin demanded Kyiv effectively surrender if it ultimately wants peace negotiations with Moscow.
US ramps up Sudan aid, warns of risk of historic famine
The United States on Friday announced another $315 million for hungry Sudanese as it pressed the warring sides to end obstruction of aid, warning that a famine of historic proportions could unfold without urgent action.
Frustrated voters bet on far right saving France 'in tatters'
Standing outside the Catholic school where he teaches in eastern France, Charles Lauvergne said he was unsurprised the far right did so well in last week's European elections.
French stocks drag down European markets on vote fears
The Paris stock exchange plunged to its worst weekly performance in more than two years on Friday, dragging down other European markets and the euro as investors fret over France's looming snap election.
Trump turns 78 -- and age is increasingly an issue
Donald Trump, whose attempt at a White House return is based in large part on attacking President Joe Biden as old and feeble, turned 78 on Friday -- with growing questions over his own mental and physical health.
France snap vote sparks far-right family reunion
France's snap elections have sparked reconciliation within the country's most prominent far-right family, the latest episode in the saga of the tempestuous Le Pens.
NATO pushes to 'Trump-proof' Ukraine arms deliveries
NATO on Friday agreed to play a bigger role in coordinating weapon deliveries to Ukraine, as part of a Western push to ensure support continues whatever the results of November's US elections.
Farage bullish as hard-right Reform UK pips Tories in poll
Brexiteer Nigel Farage claimed Friday his anti-immigration Reform UK party was now the main opposition to frontrunners Labour in Britain's general election campaign, after a poll put them ahead of the Conservatives for the first time.
Putin says Ukraine must withdraw troops to start peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow would only halt its offensive on Ukraine if Kyiv effectively surrenders by pulling its troops out of the east and south and dropping its bid for NATO membership.
G7 hammers China over Russia ties, 'harmful' trade
G7 leaders meeting in Italy Friday hardened their tone against China, warning Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia and play by the rules on trade, according to a draft summit statement.
French left vows 'total break' with Macron policies
France's left put up a united front on Friday, vowing a "total break" with President Emmanuel Macron's policies if it wins historic polls, while far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen pledged a "national unity government" if her party emerges victorious.
Hard-right Reform UK leapfrogs Tories for first time in poll
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday played down a "seismic" poll suggesting that his Conservative party has fallen behind the hard-right anti-immigration Reform UK group for the first time.
Israel hits Gaza as tensions surge on Lebanon border
Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Friday as truce talks with Hamas militants failed to progress and tensions surged on Israel's northern border with Lebanon.
China Premier Li backs 'dialogue, not confrontation' in New Zealand
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Friday he supported "dialogue, not confrontation" during a visit to New Zealand where he stirred up hope of new trade avenues.
Pope arrives at G7 for historic address after morning of comedy
Pope Francis arrived at a G7 summit Friday in Italy, the first head of the Catholic Church to take part in the meeting of rich democracies, after a morning clowning with comedians at the Vatican.
European stocks slide on French vote jitters
European stock markets slid and the euro retreated Friday on lingering concerns over France's looming snap election, called after President Emmanuel Macron's party lost to the far right in last weekend's EU vote.
Leading French left-winger Glucksmann backs new left alliance
Leading left-wing French politician Raphael Glucksmann on Friday threw his weight behind a new coalition of the left in the run-up to historic elections, while far-right powerhouse Marine Le Pen pledged a "national unity government" if her party wins the snap polls.
Hard-right Reform UK outstrips Tories for first time in poll: YouGov
The Conservative party of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fallen behind the hard-right anti-immigration Reform UK party for the first time in a poll by YouGov, which called the development a "seismic shift".
China promoting authoritarian governance in developing world: report
China has organised seminars and training courses for officials in African and Latin American countries, aimed at promoting its single-party system and President Xi Jinping's worldview, a report said this week.
Is there anybody out there? NATO hones Arctic subs' sonar skills
In the icy waters of the Arctic, NATO scientists are dissecting sound waves to improve the West's ability to track Russian submarines, as global warming alters acoustics underwater.
Swiss pull out the stops for Ukraine summit security
Switzerland is undertaking a major security operation around this weekend's summit on Ukraine, aiming to ward off not only physical threats but also cyberattacks and misinformation.
China Premier Li visits Auckland, stirring up hope of new trade
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Zealand's northern hub of Auckland on Friday, stirring up hope of new trade avenues among the country's business leaders.
Iraq counts cost of stray bullets fired in anger or joy
At weddings, football matches and other special events, some Iraqi men like to fire salvos of celebratory gunfire into the sky, worrying little about where the bullets might fall.
China waits anxiously for economic plan as gloom reigns
Rows and rows of partially inhabited high-rises sprawl into the suburbs of the northern Chinese metropolis of Tianjin, their empty balconies emblematic of a slowing economy that has not kept pace with the country's ambitions.
Asian markets, yen drop ahead of key Bank of Japan decision
Asian markets and the yen weakened against the dollar Friday ahead of a policy decision by the Bank of Japan, while the euro remained under pressure as critical French parliamentary elections approach.
S. African parliament meets to re-elect weakened ANC president
South Africa's newly-elected parliament meets Friday and is expected to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to form an unprecedented coalition government after his ruling ANC cobbled together a coalition deal.
Tesla shareholders back huge payout for CEO Musk, company says
Tesla shareholders voted in favor of a huge compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, endorsing the potential windfall after a Delaware court invalidated it, a company official said Thursday.
Huthi missile attack severely injures sailor on cargo ship: US military
Two cruise missiles launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels struck a bulk cargo carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, severely injuring a sailor who was evacuated by American forces, the US military said.
Biden, Zelensky hail $50 billion G7 loan for Ukraine
G7 leaders agreed Thursday on a new $50 billion loan for Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets, a move Joe Biden said showed Moscow "we're not backing down".
Biden, Zelensky sign 'historic' 10-year security deal
Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a landmark 10-year security deal between Washington and Kyiv on Thursday in what the Ukrainian leader called a historic day in the fight against Russia's invasion.
UN Security Council demands end to Darfur city's siege
The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded an end to the siege of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region, where fighting between government and paramilitary forces has provoked a humanitarian crisis.