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JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa
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UK lawmakers to vote again on failed assisted dying bill
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Doomsday tech: could AI really kill us all?
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India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
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Yemen's Houthis complete takeover of Bab al-Mandab area: govt official to AFP
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Italian feminist fighter Emma Bonino dies
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Toronto film festival kicks off with ode to political activism
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White blazers, pink ties as North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games
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French comedy show 'Call my agent' makes film comeback
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Stocks tumble as oil and inflation worries fan rate hike bets
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Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
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Tiny Elversberg 'leave Earth's orbit' as Bayern come to town
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World Cup winner Juan Mata hangs up boots at Melbourne Victory
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Indonesia to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
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From potato chips to silicon chips: lobbies cover all in Brussels
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Business booms as lobbyists push 'priorities' in EU capital
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Fast-pace dance takes I.Coast's working-class streets by storm
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All Blacks coaching great Steve Hansen joins rugby league side Manly
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Putin in India for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
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'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina
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No jet lag for 49ers as Purdy routs Rams in Australia
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Rybakina rallies to beat Gauff, book US Open final with Sabalenka
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Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo
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Manchester derby poses Maresca's first big test, Chelsea aim to end Hull Honeymoon
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Vance assails Democratic 'hatred' in fiery US midterm pitch
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It's all coming back: Celine Dion fans gear up for Paris return
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Celine Dion: the Quebec star's long and painful road to return
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Fans celebrate Celine Dion's Paris return with giant karaoke
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Stocks tumble as oil and inflation fan rate hike bets
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'Insane' Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final
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Philippine Coast Guard battles smoke in search for ferry fire missing
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Hong Kong sentences Tiananmen activists to between 5 and 7 years in jail
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Researchers eye AI revolution in natural disaster forecasts
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Yu Zidi: fearless swimming prodigy, 13, with Olympics in her sights
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Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy: blocked at home, feted in Europe
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Japan feminist theatre fights misogyny in 'cute' fashion
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Appreciation, anger await as Trump heads to Irish golf resort
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Vance assails Democratic 'hate' in fiery US midterm pitch
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Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate
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Party leaders trade barbs before Swedish election
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Statecraft or scripture: Why Pacific nations want Jerusalem embassies
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China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says
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Hong Kong to sentence Tiananmen vigil activists for subversion
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Sabalenka storms past Pegula to reach US Open final in bid for three-peat
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US braces for inflation report that may push Fed to hike rates
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Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final
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Australia unveil Slingsby-led elite team for America's Cup challenge
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Tremor recorded as Israel says Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in south Lebanon
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Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit coloured by wars
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Musk threatens legal action over documentary
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Greek planes and helicopters on Wednesday stepped up their battle against a wildfire raging for a second day that has forced hundreds of people to flee mountainside suburbs north of Athens.
Greece uses planes to fight wildfires around Athens
Greece, scorched by a heatwave ravaging parts of Europe, deployed planes and helicopters early Wednesday to stop wildfires from spreading to mountainside suburbs north of Athens.
Diverted Ryanair flight investigation concludes Belarus 'unlawful'
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Delaware: small US state is the stage for Musk, Twitter battle
A high-stakes court battle between Elon Musk and Twitter began Tuesday in Delaware, a tiny slice of America's east coast best known as the nation's oldest state.
US adds Vietnam, Cambodia, Macau to trafficking blacklist
The United States on Tuesday added Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei and Macau to a human trafficking blacklist that already counts Malaysia, alleging weak efforts to stop forced sex work or assist migrant laborers.
Fire and destruction at Europe's biggest sand dune
In a usual July on Europe's biggest sand dune, holidaymakers clamber to its peak to admire the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean beyond. This year, its heights are deserted, shrouded in smoke, with fire service planes buzzing overhead.
Wildfires ravage Spanish region twice in a month
Just a month after a huge wildfire ravaged Spain's northwestern province of Zamora, flames are once again consuming swathes of the region as locals helplessly watch their land being destroyed.
Swiss prosecutors mull appeal in Blatter, Platini case
Swiss state prosecutors confirmed on Tuesday they have started the appeal process against the acquittal of former football chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini over a suspected fraudulent payment.
Mexico resumes building president's tourist train
Mexico has resumed building part of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's flagship tourist train project, an official said Monday, despite a judge suspending construction on that section on environmental grounds.
Mexico court temporarily blocks drug lord's extradition
A Mexican court on Monday temporarily blocked the extradition of a drug lord wanted for the murder of a US undercover agent, dimming Washington's hopes of a quick handover.
Jury selected for contempt trial of Trump aide Steve Bannon
A jury was selected Monday for the trial of former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena to testify before lawmakers investigating the attack on the US Capitol.
Assange committed no serious crime, Mexico president tells Biden
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday he had interceded with US President Joe Biden on behalf of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, insisting that he had committed no serious crime.
Harrowing video aired at death penalty trial of US school shooter
A harrowing video of the Valentine's Day 2018 shooting at a high school in Florida that left 17 people dead was played at the sentencing trial on Monday of the troubled young man who admitted to carrying out the massacre.
Jury selection begins in trial of Trump aide Bannon
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena to testify before lawmakers investigating the attack on the US Capitol.
US school shooter faces death penalty at sentencing trial
A young man who gunned down 17 people at his former high school in Parkland, Florida goes on trial Monday, with jurors set to hand down either the death penalty or a life sentence.
Oil dispute sharpens Baghdad-Kurd tensions amid deadlock
Iraq's oil wealth is rekindling tensions between federal authorities and the autonomous Kurdish region, in a row that could compromise the lifeline industry and keep investors away, analysts say.
'Water police' patrol drought-hit Los Angeles streets
Damon Ayala patrols the streets of drought-stricken Los Angeles every day, inspecting the sidewalks. Each time he sees a puddle, he stops.
Zelensky sacks 2 top Ukraine officials as EU mulls Russia sanctions
Ukraine faced new turmoil Sunday with President Volodymyr Zelensky announcing he sacked his top two law enforcement officials, in the government's most serious shakeup since Russia launched its deadly invasion in February.
J Lo and Ben Affleck tie the knot in Vegas
Celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married this weekend in Las Vegas, 18 years after their first romance failed, court records showed.
All eight crew killed in Ukrainian cargo plane crash in Greece
All eight crew members were killed when a Ukrainian operated cargo plane crashed in Greece en route from Serbia to Bangladesh carrying military goods, the Serbian defence minister said Sunday.
'Fire of Love' charts romance and death of volcano-chasing scientists
French scientists Maurice and Katia Krafft were brought together, and eventually killed, by their shared love of volcanoes.
At least 234 dead or hurt in Haiti gang violence from July 8-12: UN
Gang violence killed or injured at least 234 people from July 8-12 in Haiti's Cite Soleil, an impoverished and densely populated neighbourhood of the capital Port-au-Prince, the United Nations said on Saturday.
Saudis bristle after Biden highlights Khashoggi killing
Saudi officials indicated Saturday they were keen to move on from the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, one day after US President Joe Biden raised it in his talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From catwalk to perp walk: Colombian designer awaits fate on smuggling charges
Colombian celebrity designer Nancy Gonzalez's fall from grace was sudden and spectacular: taken in handcuffs from her luxury home in Cali last week to a Bogota jail cell, accused of smuggling protected animal skin purses into the United States.
Mexico captures drug lord wanted for murder of US agent
Mexico on Friday captured a notorious drug kingpin on the FBI's list of 10 most-wanted fugitives for the murder of a US undercover agent that strained the countries' diplomatic relations.
Mexico captures drug fugitive on FBI most-wanted list
Mexico has captured an alleged drug kingpin on the FBI's list of 10 most-wanted fugitives for the murder of a US federal agent, a navy source said Friday.
UN Security Council calls on members to stop arming gangs in Haiti
The United Nations Security Council agreed Friday to ask member states to ban the transfer of small arms to Haiti, rocked by deadly gang violence, but stopped short of a full embargo requested by China.
Sadr supporters mass in Iraq prayer rally amid political deadlock
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim worshippers loyal to Iraqi Shiite leader Moqtada Sadr attended a Friday prayer service in Baghdad, in a display of political might to revive stalled talks on government formation.
Mexico captures drug fugitive on FBI most-wanted list: navy
Mexico has captured an alleged drug kingpin on the FBI list of 10 most wanted fugitives for the murder of a US federal agent, a navy source said Friday.
Turkish businessman Korkmaz extradited to US from Austria
A Turkish businessman wanted on money laundering, wire fraud and obstruction charges was extradited from Austria to the United States on Friday, the Justice Department said.
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
Southwest Europe baked under sweltering temperatures on Friday for a fifth day, with the heat sparking devastating wildfires, forcing the evacuations of thousands and ruining holidays.