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Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain
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Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list
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Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes
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Cameroon leader's absence sparks debate over government inaction
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Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens
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'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal
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Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told
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'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash
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100-year-old Mel Brooks lands at Comic-Con for 'Spaceballs' sequel
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Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes as conflict deepens
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New York's noisy food carts go electric in clean air trial
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SpaceX carries out successful Starship test flight, first since going public
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Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec
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Meta quits clean energy pledge amid gas-powered data center push
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Nazgul haunt the hall as 'Rings of Power' trailer airs at Comic-Con
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Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings
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Trump orders disclaimer signs outside museum of American history
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US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data
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Mahomes back in full practice, 'optimistic' for NFL opener
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Trump weighs harder Iran strikes as conflict widens
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US panel endorses more unproven if buzzy peptides
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Scotland's Scott splits Australian swim dominance at Commonwealths
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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over 'serious misconduct'
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger
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Venezuela to withdraw from International Criminal Court
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Mixed day for global equities as oil prices retreat
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Trump tariff wall set to stay after Supreme Court blow: analysts
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Trump says hasn't decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting 'serious'
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Canada inaugurates US border bridge after cancelling joint ceremony
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Karim Khan: Forensic ICC prosecutor with a tarnished legacy
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ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
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Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters
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Over 100,000 flee or hole up indoors as wildfires rage in France and Spain
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Ferrari boss cautious after Hamilton and Leclerc shine in Hungary
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Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine
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Pogacar breaks Alpe d'Huez record to extend Tour de France lead
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Michael Kim fires 59 at PGA Tour 3M Open
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Fury stops Wach in Thailand to close in on Joshua fight
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Pogacar lauds team spirit after 'rough' Tour de France days
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US court rules abortion pill restrictions 'unlawful'
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James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers
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Tens of thousands flee forest infernos in France and Spain
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Anthropic bets on cheaper AI with new model
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Many thousands flee burning France holiday haven by road and sea
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LeBron James: 'King' seeks final NBA conquest with 76ers
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Charli XCX pivots from hyperpop in post-Brat album
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British sprinter Ujah denies alleged cryptocurrency fraud
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Worst wildfire in Madrid's history forces thousands to flee homes
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Hamilton tops times ahead of Leclerc in Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary
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French senator held for allegedly spiking MP's drink
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Paris plan targeting SUVs hits bumpy road
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Ukraine claims successes in 'heavy fighting' on Russian-held side of Dnipro river
Ukraine said Friday it had carried out successful attacks on the Russian-occupied eastern bank of the Dnipro river, days after Moscow admitted Kyiv's forces had gained a foothold there.
Scottish government outlines post-independence plans to rejoin EU
An independent Scotland would move quickly to rejoin the European Union, the Scottish government said on Friday as it laid out its plans for getting back into the bloc.
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Meta, TikTok challenge incoming EU digital market law
Tech giants Meta and TikTok are contesting the scope of an EU law that from March will set new rules on competition in the digital marketplace.
European stocks rally, as tanking Alibaba weighs on Hong Kong
Europe's main stock markets rallied and the dollar weakened Friday, closing out a volatile week for financial assets as investors assess the outlook for interest rates.
Israeli forces search Gaza hospital as communications cut
Israeli troops carried out building-by-building searches at Gaza's main hospital on Friday, after a communications blackout in the Palestinian territory compounded fears for civilians trapped inside the facility.
About 250 Rohingya refugees in Indonesia sent back to sea
About 250 Rohingya refugees in an overcrowded wooden boat have been turned away from western Indonesia and sent back to sea, residents said Friday.
Maldives to inaugurate new China-leaning leader
The Maldives is set to inaugurate on Friday a president who has vowed to cultivate "strong ties" with China and to expel Indian troops deployed in the strategically placed Indian Ocean archipelago.
Biden, Mexico president to discuss fentanyl, migrants
US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet Friday in San Francisco to discuss the fentanyl and migration crises that straddle their shared border.
US opens way for nuclear investment in energy-hungry Philippines
The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines, clearing a path for US investment to jumpstart atomic power in a country racing to expand its electricity supply.
Tanking Alibaba drags Hong Kong as markets rally fades
Asian stocks fell Friday as a rally fuelled by the likely end of US interest rate hikes ran out of puff, while Alibaba dragged Hong Kong down after saying it would cancel the planned spinoff of its cloud computing arm.
Biden, Xi compete for Asia-Pacific allies at summit
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping made rival bids to win over Asia-Pacific allies at a summit in San Francisco Thursday, just a day after the two leaders met in a bid to reduce tensions between the superpowers.
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Gaza communications down as Israel searches main hospital
Israeli troops carried out building-by-building searches at Gaza's main hospital, as a new communications blackout in the territory on Friday compounded fears for Palestinian civilians trapped inside the facility.
Argentina faces nail-biter election as economy crumbles
Argentines head to the polls Sunday in a down-to-the-wire race between two wildly different presidential candidates, with many frozen by indecision over which choice will rescue them from triple-digit inflation.
The long-term economic risks of America's budget dysfunction
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Guatemala prosecutor amps up war on president-elect
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US sees wins in China summit but tumultuous year looms
US President Joe Biden scored key wins in a long-awaited summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping but the stability could be short-lived with a potentially tumultuous year ahead that includes Taiwanese and US elections.
UK's Cameron vows military support on surprise Ukraine visit
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron vowed to maintain military support for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv announced on Thursday, with the West's attention focused on the Middle East.
Elders urge Biden to craft viable Mideast peace plan
US President Joe Biden should embrace a "historic opportunity" and deliver a peace plan between warring Israelis and Palestinians, but it must be a lasting political solution that "undermines extremists" on both sides, a group of independent global leaders said Thursday.
Asia trade talk stumble is another setback for US: analysts
The United States stumbled again in trade negotiations with Asia-Pacific partners this week, a setback that analysts say could weigh on America's standing as a partner in the face of China's growing influence.
Biden reassures APEC summit, says stable China ties benefit world
US President Joe Biden reassured Asia-Pacific economies of American commitment at a summit in San Francisco Thursday, and said his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping would provide stability for the region and the whole world.
Low turnout in boycott-hit Madagascar presidential election
Madagascar voted in highly contested presidential elections Thursday that were boycotted by most opposition candidates, resulting in a low turnout.
Stubborn Palestine hold Lebanon at bay in World Cup qualifier
Palestine began their quest for a place at the 2026 World Cup with a goalless draw against Lebanon in their Group I World Cup qualifier in Sharjah on Thursday.
Jews and Arabs pay tribute to peace activist killed in Hamas attack
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World stock markets mostly fell Thursday as investors took a breather after a recent rally following better-than-expected US inflation figures.