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Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
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South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
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Fans line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler body's returns for funeral
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Residents evacuate as Belgium wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares
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Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain
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easyJet strike sees 100 French flights cancelled
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Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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Monica Bellucci and Florin Serban win at Locarno Film Festival
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Crystal Palace sign Israel winger Khalaili
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India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test
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Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47
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Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne
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Taliban govt supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations
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Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan
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UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for PSG from Barcelona
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Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40
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Monsoon rains submerge villages, fields in Myanmar
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Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada
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India's Padikkal, Rahul hit half-centuries in Sri Lanka Test
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Perez, Fiorini set world records in winning Euro race walk golds
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UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women
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Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain
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Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia
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Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event
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Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38
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Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final
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Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss
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Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test
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Flags, music as Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
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Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
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'Like we were on a trampoline': Indonesia quake kills 20, thousands flee
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No monkey business: India 'whisperers' guard world championships
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Australia run riot to crush Japan 56-17 in Townsville
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Steady India 101-1 at lunch in first Sri Lanka Test
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Stolen Matisse works tied to infamous art thief in Brazil
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Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management
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Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh to reduce Australia to 51-2
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Pallister holds off Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400m free title
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Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
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India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training
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Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to 228-run lead in Australia Test
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Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to big lead in Australia Test
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Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
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Powerful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
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Viennese woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees
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Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
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Myanmar authorities have detained the United Kingdom's former ambassador to the country, a diplomatic source said on Thursday.
'I cannot accept it': Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker's term cut
Almost two decades after the Bali bombings left Thiolina Ferawati Marpaung with permanent eye injuries, news that one of the masterminds could be released early has caused fresh trauma.
Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills by China earlier this month sent tensions between the two to their highest in decades.
'Not ready': Taiwan reservists stoic but unprepared for China threat
Sitting pensively in a pew at a Taipei church, army reservist Henry Cheng is nonchalant about the Chinese warships and jets circling his island -- but he also feels ill-prepared for war.
Could Ukraine assassinate in Russia? Maybe, but doubtful
Russian authorities quickly blamed Ukraine for the car bomb that killed a Russian journalist last weekend, but intelligence experts say that although Kyiv is capable of orchestrating such an attack, the prospect is unlikely.
Mexico ex-attorney general to face trial over missing students
A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former attorney general to stand trial in the case of 43 students whose murky disappearance in 2014 traumatized the nation.
Mexico ex-attorney general to stand trial over missing students
A Mexican judge on Wednesday ordered a former attorney general to stand trial in the case of 43 students whose murky disappearance in 2014 traumatized the nation.
Vote counting underway in tightest ever Angolan election
Ballot counting began in Angola Wednesday after polls closed in what was widely seen as the most competitive vote in the country's democratic history, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.
Ukraine president vows fight 'until the end' on war anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a deadly attack on a rail station Wednesday, the country's independence day, as he pledged Ukraine would fight "until the end" on the day that marked six months of war.
Fighting flares up in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull
Fighting erupted between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday, shattering a five-month truce and dealing a blow to peace efforts.
Vote counting begins in tightest ever Angolan election
Ballot counting began in Angola Wednesday after polls closed in what was widely seen as the most competitive vote in the country's democratic history, with incumbent President Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.
US responds to Iran on nuclear deal as momentum builds
The United States on Wednesday responded to Iran's suggestions on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal as momentum builds to bring back the landmark agreement trashed by former president Donald Trump.
Equities drift higher ahead of US Fed chair speech
European and US equities mostly advanced on Wednesday as investors awaited signals on the next US interest rate hikes.
Ukraine leader vows fight 'until the end' on 6-month war anniversary
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in Kyiv on Wednesday, hailing Ukraine's six-month long resistance to the Russian invasion as his counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed the fight would continue "until the end".
UN chief laments 'sad and tragic' six-month Ukraine war milestone
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the six-month anniversary of the start of Russia's war in Ukraine a "sad and tragic milestone."
Iconic Algeria record store's fortunes revived by DJ Snake
Legendary Algerian music label Disco Maghreb, which launched the careers of some of the Rai folk-inspired genre's most famous stars, has seen a revival thanks to a hit song by DJ Snake.
Biden announces nearly $3 bn in Ukraine weapons aid
President Joe Biden announced nearly $3 billion in military aid to Kyiv on Wednesday -- the biggest US package so far -- to mark Ukraine's independence day, six months after Russia invaded the country.
Six months on, shelling becomes new normal in Mykolaiv
Six months since the start of Russia's invasion, residents of Mykolaiv feel dread and resignation as the daily shelling of their city in southern Ukraine becomes the new routine.
South African inflation hits new 13-year high
Inflation in South Africa accelerated to its highest level in 13 years in July, pushed mainly by surging food, transport and electricity prices, official data showed Wednesday as workers staged protests over the high cost of living.
Finnish PM defends work record after party controversy
Finland's prime minister on Wednesday gave a forceful defence of her work record and her right to a private life after criticism sparked by a video of the 36-year-old partying.
Fighting resumes in northern Ethiopia after five-month lull
Fighting erupted between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia on Wednesday, with the warring sides blaming each other for shattering a five-month-old truce.
Russia detains opposition politician for Ukraine comments
Russian police on Wednesday detained one of the last opposition figures still in the country and not behind bars, according to state media, after he reportedly criticised Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Migrants face abuse in Libya after EU-backed interceptions
Godwin risked everything for a better life in Europe, but he was detained and ransomed in Libya by European Union-backed authorities accused of "extreme abuse" against captured migrants.
US warns of sanctions against Turkey over Russia ties
Turkey's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia.
Ukraine will fight 'till the end', Zelensky vows on Independence Day
President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Wednesday that Ukraine will resist the Russian invasion "until the end" without "any concession or compromise", as the nation marks its Independence Day as well as the six-month anniversary of the start of the war.
Japan PM eyes nuclear power push to combat energy crunch
Japan's prime minister on Wednesday called for a push to revive the country's nuclear power industry in a bid to tackle soaring imported energy costs linked to the Ukraine war.
Asian markets fall as investors eye US Fed outlook
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as investors await news on the next US interest rate hikes.
Court suspends Thai PM Prayut from office
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha from office while it considers a legal challenge that could see him thrown out months before an expected general election.
Angolans vote for president in tightest ever race
Angolans started casting ballots on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive vote in its democratic history, with incumbent president Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.
Thai court to rule on embattled PM's fate
Thailand's Constitutional Court is expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will consider a legal challenge that could see Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha thrown out of office.
Angolans head to the polls in tightest ever race
Angolans head to the polls on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive vote in its democratic history, with incumbent president Joao Lourenco squaring up against charismatic opposition leader Adalberto Costa Junior.
Bolsonaro fetes Emperor Pedro I's heart
With full regalia, military honors and a skywriting squad, President Jair Bolsonaro presided over a lavish gala Tuesday for the embalmed heart of Emperor Pedro I, who declared Brazil's independence from Portugal 200 years ago.