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England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
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Hundreds of migrants flood into Spain's Ceuta exclave from Morocco
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Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns
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French minister defends expulsion order against Russian commentator
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Murad says justice for Yazidis far too slow
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Milei demands expulsion of foreigners expressing 'hate' against Argentina
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Mexico escalates war against smelly seaweed on Caribbean beaches
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UK's highest court to hear Palestine Action's appeal against ban
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Selection process for next UN chief under way
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Hundreds of migrants swim to Spain's Ceuta territory from Morocco
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup if FIFA pushes private investor proposal
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Volunteers rush to feed scared animals in fire-stricken France
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UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
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Russian missile strike destroys family home, 10 feared dead
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Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return
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Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters
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History-chasing Ryu sets pace at women's British Open
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Selection process for next UN chief begins
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Italy's Po River valley on drought alert
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France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve as other blazes start up in Europe
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Prada profits pinched as growth hard to chase
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Mammoth bones found on parched bed of Danube in Bulgaria
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Turkey confronts growing wildfires on tourist coasts
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Atletico complain to FIFA over Barca's Alvarez approach
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Russia blamed for missile that blasted crater in Polish field
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Musk plans major Republican midterm spending push: report
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US economic growth slows in second quarter, missing expectations
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George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire
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Russia adds Telegram founder Durov to 'terrorist' blacklist
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France firefighters hopeful, as Spain ends national emergency
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Firefighters battle to contain deadly Crete blaze in Greece
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Chelsea sign France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
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Root named England Test captain, Fleming appointed coach
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced a two-month extension of a UN-backed deal under which Ukraine ships grain across the Black Sea to global markets.
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Nicolas Sarkozy, who ruled France as a tough-talking right-wing president from 2007 to 2012, is seen by supporters as a dynamic saviour but by detractors as a vulgar populist mired in corruption.
Thai parties meet for coalition talks to form government
Thai opposition groups met for coalition talks Wednesday after hammering government rivals at the ballot box, but some junta-appointed senators warned they would try to stop the victorious party's leader from becoming prime minister.
Facing impeachment, Ecuador's president dissolves congress
Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso, who is weathering impeachment proceedings in congress over alleged corruption, issued a decree Wednesday dissolving the legislature.
Ethiopia's Oromo rebels accuse govt forces of offensive
Rebels from Ethiopia's Oromia region on Wednesday accused the government of launching a large-scale military offensive against them after peace talks between the two sides ended without agreement.
China envoy, in Kyiv, eyes talks with Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected on Wednesday to receive a special envoy from China who arrived in Kyiv to promote Beijing-led negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Turkey's ultra-nationalist outsider basks in run-off fame
An also-ran who helped push Turkey to its first run-off election on May 28 is using his new-found fame to make ultra-nationalism mainstream and tease over a second-round endorsement.
Europe, G7 sign war register for Ukraine
Europe and the United States on Wednesday hailed a newly created "register of damage" for Ukraine as a first step to making Russia pay for its war.
Turkey's opposition plots fightback against Erdogan
Turkey's opposition tried on Wednesday to recover from a crushingly disappointing election performance and launch a new attack aimed at beating President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a May 28 runoff.
European leaders sign war register for Ukraine
European leaders on Wednesday hailed a new "register of damage" for Ukraine they signed on to as "historic" and a first step to making Russia pay for its war.
French army in spotlight over journalist's kidnapping in Mali
French forces tried to use a journalist's visit to northern Mali to track a jihadist leader but failed to prevent the reporter from being kidnapped by the militants, French media reported Wednesday.
UN urges $3 bn aid for Sudan and refugees
The United Nations on Wednesday said $3.03 billion would be needed to provide urgent aid in conflict-ravaged Sudan and for over one million expected to flee into neighbouring countries this year.
Main parties struggle to excite first-time Greek voters
They are Greece's first-time voters, some as young as 16-years-old, who came of age during national bankruptcy, the Covid pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis.
US debt row overshadows Biden's truncated Asia trip
President Joe Biden's departure Wednesday to the G7 in Japan was meant to launch a geostrategic masterclass on rallying the world's democracies against China. Instead, he will limp into an abruptly truncated journey facing concerns that the US debt ceiling row is about to tear up the global economy.
Ex-PM Truss urges UK to get tough with China on Taiwan
Britain's former prime minister Liz Truss on Wednesday urged her successor Rishi Sunak to get tough with China on issues such as Taiwan, describing the democratic island as "an enduring rebuke to totalitarianism".
Japan ramps up G7 security after PM attacks
Security is tight at every G7 summit, but this year's host Japan has more to prove than most, after an attack last month on the prime minister and the 2022 assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.
'Pushing back': G7 seeks influence with expanded guestlist
When G7 leaders meet in Hiroshima this week, they won't be alone: eight non-members including major developing economies have been invited in a bid to sway opinion on Russia and China.
Italy treading carefully on China's Belt and Road
When Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets fellow G7 leaders this week, her allies will be looking for reassurances that Rome is ready to quit Beijing's Belt and Road (BRI) initiative.
In Taiwan, UK's ex-PM to urge West to confront 'Cold War' with China
British former prime minister Liz Truss on a visit to Taiwan Wednesday will set up a full-throated clash with both China and her successor Rishi Sunak in demanding the West get tough with Beijing.
Bolsonaro questioned by Brazil police in vaccination forgery case
Former Brazilian president Jair Boslonaro spoke to police for several hours Tuesday as part of an investigation into the alleged forgery of Covid-19 vaccination certificates for himself and his inner circle.
In Taiwan, UK's ex-PM urges West to confront 'Cold War' with China
British former prime minister Liz Truss, on a visit to Taiwan Wednesday, will set up a full-throated clash with both China and her successor Rishi Sunak in demanding the West get tough with Beijing.
Biden 'optimistic' on debt talks, but cuts short Asia trip
Joe Biden voiced optimism Tuesday the United States can avoid a potentially catastrophic debt default, although the president was forced to shorten an upcoming Asia tour after his latest crisis talks with Republicans ended with no breakthrough.
Ukraine war providing lessons for Taiwan: Austin
Ukraine's war against invading Russian forces is providing lessons for Taiwan, showing how a smaller military can successfully defend against a larger one, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
Europe takes step towards making Russia pay for Ukraine war
A summit of a rights body spanning Europe on Tuesday created a "register of damages" to record Russia's destruction of Ukraine for future compensation, and heard Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plead for Western fighter jets.
US debt showdown forces Biden to cut back Asia tour
Joe Biden and Republican leaders kicked off high-stakes talks Tuesday aimed at averting a potentially catastrophic US debt default, as the president was forced to shorten an upcoming Asia tour to tackle the crisis.
Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains, admits Russian progress
Ukraine said Tuesday that it had pushed Russian forces from the flanks of Bakhmut but conceded that Moscow's forces were pushing deeper inside the embattled town.
Biden, Republicans meet for debt showdown as default looms
Joe Biden and Republican leaders readied for high-stakes talks Tuesday to avert a catastrophic debt default, as the White House said the president may cut short an upcoming Asia tour to tackle the crisis.
US denounces Russian arrest of former consulate worker
The United States on Tuesday denounced Russia's arrest of a former employee of a US consulate, who risks prison time for what Washington said were routine activities.
Three dead in Senegal clashes over opposition leader
Three people died during clashes between Senegalese police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, the authorities said on Tuesday, amid flaring tensions triggered by a legal showdown.
Twitter, Saudi Arabia sued in US over jailed user
The sister of a Saudi national imprisoned after tweets criticizing the government on Tuesday sued both Twitter and the kingdom, alleging they worked together to support "repression."
Former SVB head draws outrage at hearing on US bank failures
Executives from two failed US banks faced tough questioning Tuesday as senators railed against the lenders' risk management practices and lofty executive pay.