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Irish singer, musician Glen Hansard killed in motorbike crash at 56
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Former top US Covid expert Fauci declines to answer hostile Senate questioning
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Ukraine appeals against Russian return to Olympics
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Neymar says his time playing for Brazil 'is over'
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F1 boss says season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelled
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Israel army hit Gaza mosque, says used for Hamas 'weapons storage'
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Trump says US to hit Iran hard
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French DJ Kavinsky, famed for 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris
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UBS second-quarter net profit up 17% to $2.8 billion
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UN chief to convene new talks on divided Cyprus
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Spain's three worst wildfires since 1961 happened in last two years
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FIFA proposal 'an outright attack on football', says DFB vice-president
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Nepal's tiger numbers climb 20 percent to estimated 429: survey
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Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
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Germany's Merz under fire over chaotic reshuffle
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Ireland's Harrington named as vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup
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US, Saudi strike Iraq alliance in expanding war
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Spain returns wildfire evacuees as France braces for worsening weather
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FIFA's plans to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments widely criticised
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Russia seeks arrest of Telegram chief Durov
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India's youth protests puncture Modi's aura of invincibility
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Senate confirms Clayton as Trump intelligence chief
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Greece on Friday entered the final day of campaigning for Sunday's national elections, with conservative frontrunner Kyriakos Mitsotakis aiming to consolidate the gains he made in last month's inconclusive ballot.
Biden, Modi salute 'defining partnership' as US bets big on India
US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday that the two democracies' partnership would define the next century, as Washington eyes a counterweight to China and brushes off allegations of growing authoritarianism in New Delhi.
Bolsonaro faces political ban as Brazil elections trial opens
Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro faced an eight-year ban on running for office as Brazil's top electoral court began trying the far-right leader Thursday over his unproven allegations against the voting system during last year's elections.
Dismissing tensions, Biden expects to see Xi despite 'dictators' jab
US President Joe Biden voiced confidence Thursday that he would meet Xi Jinping soon, as he refused to back down after angering Beijing by likening the Chinese leader to "dictators."
Biden, Modi salute 'defining partnership' as US bets big in India
US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday that the two democracies' partnership would define the next century, as Washington eyes a counterweight to China and brushes off allegations of growing authoritarianism in New Delhi.
UN puts Russia on 'list of shame' over deaths of Ukrainian children
The United Nations has put Russian military forces and proxy armed groups on its "list of shame" over the killing and maiming of hundreds of children in its war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by AFP Thursday.
60 bn euros pledged to help Ukraine rebuild
Foreign donors have pledged 60 billion euros ($66 billion) of new financial support for Ukraine, the UK said Thursday, as an international conference aimed at funding the war-ravaged country's reconstruction closed.
Rich countries pledge $2.7 bn to decarbonise Senegal economy
A group of wealthy nations and multilateral development banks have promised to mobilise 2.5 billion euros to help Senegal reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, President Macky Sall said Thursday.
Biden, Modi salute 'defining partnership' as US invests big in India
US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed a "defining partnership" with India as he rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sealing major defense and technology deals as Washington bets big on New Delhi as a counterweight to China.
Ukrainian strike hits key Russian-held bridge
A Ukrainian strike damaged a bridge that connects southern Ukraine to the annexed Crimean peninsula, a Russian official said on Thursday, as fresh tensions ballooned over a Moscow-held nuclear power plant.
Paris climate summit hears calls for world finance 'transformation'
The leaders of France and Barbados joined forces on Thursday to push for an overhaul of the international financial system at a summit aimed at charting a fresh approach to tackling poverty and climate change.
Turkey nearly doubles interest rate in Erdogan policy U-turn
Turkey's central bank on Thursday reversed years of unconventional economics promoted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and nearly doubled its key interest rate to fight inflation and steady the troubled lira.
Biden calls religious pluralism 'core principle' for India, US
President Joe Biden on Thursday called religious freedom a "core principle" for India and the United States, in a gentle nudge as he welcomed India's Hindu nationalist prime minister, Narenda Modi.
Outrage boils year after deadly Spain-Morocco border crush
The death of at least 23 migrants during an attempt to cross into Spain's North African enclave of Melilla from Morocco one year ago prompted an outcry over police actions, but advocates say no-one has been held responsible.
UK's Wallace out of running for NATO job
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has ruled himself out of the race to become NATO's next chief, as the alliance mulls extending Jens Stoltenberg in the role.
Ukrainian strike hits Crimea bridge
A Ukrainian strike damaged a bridge that connects south Ukraine to the annexed Crimean peninsula, a Russian official said on Thursday as tensions again rose over a Moscow-held nuclear power plant.
Ireland's debate on neutrality derailed by anti-NATO protest
A public debate on Ireland's international security policy, including its long-standing military neutrality, was disrupted by an anti-NATO demonstration in its opening session on Thursday.
Tank rounds and war trophies as Ukraine shows retaken villages
Moments after Ukrainian soldiers in their nation's east noted a brief lull in fighting, a Russian tank round smashed into the ground nearby, sending a column of soil upwards.
US rolls out red carpet to Modi with chips, jets investment
US President Joe Biden on Thursday rolled out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with major deals on fighter-jet engines, semiconductors and space, as Washington bets big on New Delhi as a counterweight to China.
UK's Wallace rules himself out of NATO job
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says he is out of the running to become NATO's next chief, as the alliance mulls extending Jens Stoltenberg in the role.
Bolsonaro faces political ban at Brazil trial
Far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro risks losing his right to run for office for eight years, as Brazil's electoral court begins delivering its ruling Thursday on charges stemming from his unfounded allegations against the voting system.
Britain celebrates 'Windrush' anniversary after deportation scandal
Britain on Thursday celebrates the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush ship bringing workers from the West Indies, but with the bitter legacy of a wrongful deportation scandal still fresh.
In Berlin, Ukrainian soldiers begin long road to recovery
Miner Vitali volunteered to fight against Russia from the first days of the conflict at the front lines in his native Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine, where orthopaedic surgeon Olga Pidgaiska worked in a hospital.
US rolls out red carpet for Modi even as criticism grows
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday opened a state visit to Washington as the United States steps up its wooing of India despite simmering disagreements on Ukraine and human rights.
Three killed in Israel West Bank drone strike as violence escalates
Israel's military on Wednesday killed three members of a "terrorist cell" in a rare West Bank drone strike, the army said, as violence there escalates with at least 13 Palestinians and four Israelis dead this week.
Massacre trial of Guinea ex-dictator Camara delayed again
The trial of Guinea's former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara for a 2009 massacre was on Wednesday once again adjourned after several weeks of delays, an AFP correspondent saw.
Greta Thunberg backs climate group shut down by France
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday gave her backing to a climate group shut down by the French government amid accusations it foments violence.
In east Ukraine, people turn to Telegram for war news
Making coffee for a soldier outside a shopping centre in eastern Ukraine, 24-year-old Nina said she gets news on the war with Russia that has rocked her country from social media.
Iran top diplomat in Kuwait on third leg of Gulf tour
Iran's top diplomat arrived in Kuwait Wednesday, the third leg of a Gulf tour that saw him hold "constructive" talks with his Omani counterpart in Muscat earlier in the day.
Ukraine's allies vow to make Russia pay
Ukraine's Western allies on Wednesday promised to make Russia pay for its invasion, as governments and private investors met to fund the country's reconstruction from the ravages of war.
Palestinian killed in West Bank village attacked by Israelis
A Palestinian man was killed Wednesday in an occupied West Bank village, as Israelis attacked residents and property in escalating violence.