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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
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Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
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Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs
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Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
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Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
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US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
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AI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML
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'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits
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France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
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Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
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China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
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AI ignites 'ignored sector' for Japan chipmaker Kioxia
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Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
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Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal
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Duped or spun with juju: how sex trade trafficks Nigerian women
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UK announces social media curfew for older teens
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France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final
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Italy court to rule in deadly bridge collapse case
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Gibraltar and Spain end border checks
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Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
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UK climate now hotter, sunnier: weather agency
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Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final
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Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final
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Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
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'Immense disappointment': Mbappe rues end of World Cup dream
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Key battles as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
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Viva! Delirium in Madrid as Spain reach World Cup final
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Deschamps says France 'devastated' by defeat, questions referee
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NFL Texans co-founder McNair dead at 89
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IBM shares plunge 25% as AI spending boom disrupts business
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Biden woos Kenya's President Ruto with key state visit
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China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games, as it vowed the blood of "independence forces" on the self-ruled island would flow.
Israel says ready to resume truce talks as Gaza war grinds on
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China holds war games around Taiwan, vows flowing blood
China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games, as it vowed the blood of "independence forces" on the self-ruled island would flow.
UN to vote on declaring Srebrenica genocide memorial day
The UN General Assembly will vote Thursday on establishing an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite furious opposition from Bosnian Serbs and Serbia.
UK parties hit campaign trail as general election looms
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At least 9 dead as stage collapses at Mexico campaign rally
At least nine people, including a child, died after strong wind gusts caused a stage in northern Mexico to collapse during a campaign rally on Wednesday, authorities said.
Palestinian films 'more important than ever', directors say in Cannes
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China's military surrounds Taiwan as 'punishment'
China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy.
Iran's Raisi to be laid to rest in home town
Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash, will be buried Thursday in his hometown after two days of funeral processions attended by thousands of mourners.
Russian assets plan for aiding Ukraine to dominate G7 meet
G7 finance ministers gather in Italy on Thursday for a three-day meeting dominated by plans to use Russian assets to help Ukraine, as well as new sanctions on Moscow and the commercial threat posed by China.
China holds military drills around Taiwan as 'punishment'
China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for the island's "separatist acts".
UK parties sharpen knives as general election looms
UK political parties began jostling for position on Thursday, setting out their electoral battle plans after embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for July 4.
France's Macron vows to restore calm in riot-hit New Caledonia
President Emmanuel Macron landed in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Thursday, vowing to restore calm "as quickly as possible" after separatist unrest that has left six people dead and hundreds injured.
Ecuador declares state of emergency in 7 provinces
Ecuador declared a state of emergency in nearly a third of its provinces Wednesday after a surge in violence amid the government's ongoing "war" on drug gangs.
France's Macron lands in riot-struck New Caledonia
President Emmanuel Macron landed in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia Tuesday, vowing to restore calm "as quickly as possible" after separatist unrest that has left six people dead and hundreds injured.
Ex-White House hopeful Nikki Haley pledges her vote to Trump
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Ex-rival Haley says will vote for Trump
Former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said Wednesday she will vote for Donald Trump in November's US election, ending months of silence after quitting the contest to choose a Republican to face Joe Biden.
Biden fetes Kenyan leader as Africa competition grows
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday opened the first state visit to Washington by an African leader in more than 15 years as President Joe Biden seeks to counter geopolitical headwinds across the continent.
Blinken doubts global pandemic deal can be reached in 'near term'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday voiced doubt for the near-term prospects of a global pandemic agreement under negotiation that has drawn a backlash in several Western countries.
30-year prison terms in Venezuela over alleged coup attempt
A Venezuelan court has imposed prison sentences of up to 30 years on 29 people found guilty of participation in a failed attempt to upend President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Rain-soaked Sunak makes UK election gamble
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emerged from 10 Downing Street into the grey English drizzle late on Wednesday afternoon and finally announced what Britons have long wanted to know.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4, teeing up a battle between his ruling Conservatives and the main opposition Labour party.
Trump claims standard FBI warrant shows Biden wanted him dead
Donald Trump drew disbelief -- and some support -- Wednesday after suggesting that standard language from an FBI search warrant executed in 2022 on his Florida mansion showed that President Joe Biden wanted armed agents to shoot him.
Five battleground issues in UK general election
Britain is facing six weeks of political campaigning after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that a general election will be held on July 4.
Biden hosts Kenyan leader in state visit
Kenyan President William Ruto meets President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday for the first state visit by an African leader in 15 years -- and at a time when the US faces geopolitical headwinds across the continent.
UK PM Sunak calls general election for July 4
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not doom-laden forecasts about the size of the government's expected defeat.
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday they will recognise a Palestinian state from next week, highlighting the deep split over the issue within the EU as the Israel-Hamas war rages.
UK general election to be held on July 4: media
A UK general election is to be held on July 4, British media reported on Wednesday quoting sources, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with his top ministers.
Nicaragua's Ortega puts dissident brother under home 'medical care'
Nicaraguan police have set up a "medical care unit" at the house of President Daniel Ortega's brother, in a move interpreted by the exiled opposition as placing him under house arrest.