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Miami stumble to draw against Cincinnati despite Suarez strike
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Trump accuses Alaska Democrats of fraud over same-name scandal
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Bangladesh scrambling as Ganges water treaty to expire
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Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 68
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England in peril with Rugby League World Cup semi spots at stake
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Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy
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Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico
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Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia
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EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit
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No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win
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Argentine football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return
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Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
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Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare
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Chelsea win as Bayern draw with Madrid in Women's Champions League
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as AC Milan, Juventus lose
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Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16
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Shares in Google owner Alphabet plummet on profit miss, ad slowdown
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Bayern boss Kompany out of hospital after meningeal irritation
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Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'
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Shares in Google owner Alphabet sink on profit miss, ad slowdown
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US stocks eye big tech earnings as Fed holds rates steady
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Chelsea win as Bayern and Madrid draw in Women's Champions League
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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite 'too high' inflation
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Made with munitions from the Falklands War, a 'Chalice of Peace' for the pope
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Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says
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Pioneering US labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan
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Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser
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Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened
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Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans
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Russell calls on Scotland to 'kick on' and beat big teams
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Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid
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Airbus aims for record deliveries despite disappointing quarter
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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
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Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years
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Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker suspended over sex allegations
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Real Madrid, La Liga apology over Mbappe shows power of Chinese market
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Inglis and Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
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From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote
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92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case dies
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US labor leader Dolores Huerta dead: family
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Perez extends Cadillac deal to 2029
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Investors turn cautious ahead of tech results, Fed update on rates
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Arab Israelis proud of high election turnout, uncertain for future
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'Cruise for life' strands passengers in Cambodia as operator goes bust
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Inglis, Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
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Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat
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French firm Safran helps build aircraft wings of the future in UK factory
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A throne on wheels, popemobiles star in new Vatican show
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Ceasefire in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city holds for second day
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Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the home of a Palestinian who died in July in the most lethal clash in months in the occupied West Bank, residents and the army told AFP.
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Oil prices rose and stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as hopes that the United States and Iran would soon reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz faded, fanning inflation fears.
Ethiopia's Tigray rebel authorities condemn army drone strikes
Rebel authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region on Tuesday accused the federal government of carrying out deadly drone strikes in the northern region, denouncing "a serious escalation" amid fears of a new war.
Ukraine says Russia fired N. Korean missiles in deadly attack
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.
Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
Oil prices extended a strong rally Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.
Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, authorities said Tuesday, after Kyiv warned that Moscow had received more ballistic missiles from North Korea.
Hungary parliament to elect Orban-critic judge as president
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to elect former supreme court chief Andras Baka, who was fired under ex-premier Viktor Orban, as the country's next head of state.
Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.
One year after Putin-Trump summit, 'spirit of Anchorage' dissipated
In the year since Donald Trump hosted Vladimir Putin on US soil for a summit designed to broker an end to Russia's offensive on Ukraine, the diplomatic initiative has fizzled out and the conflict has escalated.
Farage vs Count Binface: What to know about UK snap poll
Hard-right UK politician Nigel Farage will be fighting for his parliamentary seat Thursday, going head-to-head with parody candidate Count Binface in snap polls.
Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education
Father after father AFP spoke to in Afghanistan about the education ban that stops their daughters going beyond primary school choked up in despair.
Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday pushing for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and repeating calls for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to be separated into three individual shots.
Trump insists Netanyahu relationship 'very good' despite Gaza rift
President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.
'Dreams disappear' as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy
Dozens of Gaza students who won scholarships to universities in Italy are still waiting to be evacuated due to bureaucratic red tape, leaving qualified students in a deadly conflict zone, AFP has found.
Ex-Thai MP shoots dead local official over money row
A former Thai MP on Monday shot dead a local government official in broad daylight over a financial dispute before being arrested and confessing to journalists at the police station.
US, South Korea to drill for new threats from North
South Korean and US forces will hold major joint drills next week simulating combat against North Korean troops battle-hardened by deployment in the Russia-Ukraine war, an exercise spokesman said Monday.
Indian students step up exam protests in Jharkhand
Indian students marched towards the state assembly in Jharkhand on Monday, escalating protests over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations, with several students also on hunger strike.
Five things to know about Zambia ahead of the presidential vote
Copper-rich Zambia, once a byword for sovereign debt distress, heads to the polls Thursday in an election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema has convinced voters his economic reforms are paying off.
Who are the main contenders in Zambia's presidential vote?
An incumbent, two former ministers and a veteran journalist are among 14 candidates vying to become Zambia's next president in Thursday's election.
Zambia vote to test Hichilema's economic record
Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the high cost of living in one of Africa's most stable democracies.
Syria says reached deal with Moscow on fate of Russian bases
Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Russia on the fate of its two bases in the country, which Moscow once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war.
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections.
Kurdish PKK criticises Turkey bill on fate of its fighters
Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK on Sunday criticised a proposed Turkish law setting out the fate of its fighters after disarmament, a day before parliament prepares to consider it.
Five dead in new Russia, Ukraine strikes
Russian strikes killed two people and wounded dozens across Ukraine overnight Saturday and Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region.
Bodies hanging from bridge revive violence in once-calm town in Mexico
Horrific drug violence plagued the Mexican state of Zacatecas for years, until relative calm set in. Then one morning in July this small town woke up to find five bodies dangling from a bridge -- a grim calling card that showed the bloodshed never really left.
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage.
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to the world economy, until the United States met Tehran's conditions set out the day before, including compensation for war damages.
South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies
South Korea's under-fire football association has apologised over a series of controversies ranging from accusations of using unfair practices to appoint a coach to allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees.
Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz
Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy.
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline
Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded close to the strategic Trans-Balkan gas pipeline linking Turkey to Ukraine near the Romanian border.
Drone enters Bulgaria, explodes near pipeline at Romanian border
A drone that entered Bulgaria on Saturday exploded near the Romanian border and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline there, which links Turkey to Ukraine, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced.