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Burnham likely to steer steady ship on UK foreign policy
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Kyiv struck after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
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In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south
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Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell
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Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
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Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup
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FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close
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England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
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All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom
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England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel
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Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship
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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
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Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile
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Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'
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Earl double guides England past Argentina after dramatic ending
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Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners
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Burns rides new dad bounce to brink of British Open breakthrough
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Zelensky mulls army changes as protests rock Ukraine for third day
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Burns leads British Open by two as McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
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Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinion
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Back-to-back World Cup winners: Argentina seek to join elite group
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England World Cup star Rogers set to join Chelsea: reports
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Wembanyama to make France team return after two years away
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Debutant Williams scores as South Africa thump Wales
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Teenage talent Seixas delighted after 'marvellously tough' Tour de France stage
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Hamilton thanks Ferrari for 'mega' repairs after smashing car
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NY mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet
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Fox joins 62 club to lead British Open, McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau
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Antonelli wants to lead Verstappen from start in Belgium
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Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final in smoggy New Jersey
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McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics
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Wimbledon finalist Muchova out for 'a few weeks'
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Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US -- and World Cup final
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Pogacar wins 'unforgettable' Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
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Antonelli pips Verstappen to take pole at Belgian Grand Prix
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill 8, shroud skies in smoke
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Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
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India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale
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Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead
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Antonelli takes pole at Belgian Grand Prix
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Britain's Kerr sets new world record in men's mile
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Record setter Kerr, Alfred light up London Diamond League
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Botswana says 'alarming rise' in citizens lured to Russia's war
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Bethell hails 'incredible' Sobers for turning point in England career
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Brazil high court says Argentina's Milei cannot visit Bolsonaro
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DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open
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Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example
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German lawmaker steps down for using US surrogacy to have a child
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Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat
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Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown
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More than 1,000 people lined up at the Thai embassy in Yangon on Friday as young people sought to leave Myanmar after the junta said it would impose military service.
Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting inside symbolic frontline town
Ukraine said Friday there was fierce fighting in the beleaguered frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main Russian target ahead of the second anniversay of its invasion.
UK Conservatives suffer double election defeat to Labour
Britain's ruling Conservative Party on Friday lost two more parliamentary seats to Labour in by-elections, dealing an ominous new blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a full national vote.
Prabowo cruising to Indonesia presidency halfway through count
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was on course to win the archipelago's presidential poll by a wide margin, official tallies showed Friday with more than half of votes counted.
EU must double Ukraine aid, as US turns off the taps: institute
The European Union will have to double its military support to Ukraine to fill a gap left by the United States after months of blockage of new aid by Congress, a research institute that monitors assistance said on Friday.
99 journalists killed in 2023, 77 in Gaza war: report
Seventy-seven of the 99 journalists killed in 2023 were killed in the Israel-Hamas war, making the last 12 months the deadliest for the media in almost a decade, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday.
Prabowo leads Indonesia race by wide margin with half votes counted
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was on course to win the archipelago's presidential election by a wide margin, election commission results showed Friday, with 50 percent of votes counted.
Senegal constitutional body overturns presidential vote delay
Senegal's Constitutional Council on Thursday overturned the postponement of this month's presidential election, a historic decision that opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation.
Russia developing 'troubling' anti-satellite weapon: White House
Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that is a cause for concern for the United States but poses no direct threat to people on Earth, the White House said on Thursday.
China urges firms not to be 'blinded by lies' over Xinjiang rights record
China on Thursday urged companies not to be "blinded by lies" about its rights record in Xinjiang, after German automaker Volkswagen said it was discussing the future of its activities in the troubled region.
Biden to host feuding Polish leaders as Ukraine concerns mount
US President Joe Biden will host Poland's squabbling premier and president next month, the White House said Thursday, to shore up solidarity for Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
Farmers head to Rome's Circus Maximus in latest protest
More than 1,000 farmers staged a fresh protest in Rome on Thursday, including driving tractors onto the city's ancient chariot-racing stadium as part of a weeks-long campaign echoed across European capitals.
White House to brief lawmakers after Russia nuclear space reports
US President Joe Biden's national security chief will brief top lawmakers Thursday after they warned of a "serious" threat reportedly involving a Russian bid to build a space-based nuclear capability.
Trump threats spark new nuclear arms debate in Germany
Two years after its about-turn on defence policy in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany is starting to rethink another national taboo: nuclear weapons.
Trump faces critical hearings ahead of criminal trials
Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Thursday where he is seeking to dismiss charges of covering up hush money payments that lie at the heart of what could be the first criminal trial of a former US president.
Ukraine reinforces 'critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".
Ukrainian attack kills six in Russia's Belgorod, officials say
A Ukrainian rocket attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least six people and wounded over a dozen others on Thursday, officials said.
AU summit seeks to raise Africa's voice on global stage
The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.
Ukraine lands blows in Black Sea as frontline stagnates
While the frontline on land has remained largely static, Ukraine has destroyed a number of Russian warships in the Black Sea, crucial victories at a moment when Western support for Kyiv's fight against the invasion is wavering.
Israeli army says bodies of hostages likely held in Gaza hospital
Israel's army alleged on Thursday that bodies of hostages could be held at a hospital in southern Gaza, after troops entered the facility which medics say has been "besieged" for a month.
Azerbaijan planning 'full-scale war', Armenia warns
Azerbaijan is planning a "full-scale war" against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Thursday, two days after a skirmish on their border left four Armenian troops dead.
Attack on Russia's Belgorod kills five, governor says
An air attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least five people and wounded 18 others on Thursday, the region's governor said.
Israel strikes southern Gaza, vows 'powerful' Rafah operation
Israel launched a new wave of deadly strikes on southern Gaza Thursday after vowing to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in the overcrowded city of Rafah despite growing international condemnation.
Ex-general Prabowo promises continuity on economic growth for Indonesia
Once a feared general under late dictator Suharto, Indonesia's likely new president Prabowo Subianto now faces the challenge of honouring his campaign pledges to maintain the country's economic growth.
Ukraine reinforces 'extremely critical' frontline town
Ukraine has rushed soldiers to the embattled eastern town of Avdiivka, surrounded on three sides by Russian forces, where the military said the situation was "extremely critical".
Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission
Two South African soldiers have been killed in a mortar strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the army said Thursday, their force's first casualties since it deployed to help quell an insurgency.
US aid blockage having 'impact' on Ukraine: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday a delay in passing new US aid for Ukraine was already hurting Kyiv's forces on the battlefield against Russia.
World leaders urge Israel to avoid 'catastrophic' Rafah operation
Israel's vow to push ahead with a "powerful" operation in Gaza's Rafah was met with a growing chorus of international condemnation Thursday, with leaders warning against catastrophic consequences for the 1.5 million Palestinians trapped there.
What is behind the US economy's surprising strength?
The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending even as interest rates climbed -- deftly averting a dreaded recession in 2023.
Indonesia's Prabowo set for sweeping presidential win
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Thursday looked set to become the new president of the world's third-largest democracy, likely avoiding a runoff vote against election rivals who have yet to concede.
Biden: elderly but equal to the task, says top Democrat
US President Joe Biden may not have the stamina for a conventional campaign but he's up to the task of governing, influential House of Representatives lawmaker Adam Smith told AFP Wednesday, dismissing speculation over alternative candidates.
US facing 'serious' security threat: top lawmakers
The United States is facing a new and "serious" national security threat, top officials warned Wednesday, with two media outlets reporting it involves a Russian attempt to build a space-based nuclear capability.