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European stocks retreat as France violence spreads
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England women's coach Wiegman signs two-year contract extension
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North Korea warns 'grave situation' prevailing along border
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Louvre blocked as France grapples with unrest
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Raya proud of Arsenal's 'incredible' reaction after third straight win
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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai, three suspects held: police
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Indonesia fires have burned nearly two million hectares: monitor
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UN biodiversity summit opens with nature goals off track
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Australian lawmaker 'critically' hurt in attack, officials say
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'Physical hell': Hong Kong hosts gruelling underwater hockey tournament
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Indonesia fires burned over 1.9 mn hectares through September: monitor
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Police 'lost control' during French protests, says interior minister
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Asian tech stocks mixed after Wall St losses, eyes on earnings
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Australia's new Ghost Shark submarines grow some 'teeth'
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China's third-quarter growth narrowly beats forecasts
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'I call it a bribe': Pennsylvania residents spurn $10,000 data center checks
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Asian stocks start week on back foot, tracking tech-led Wall St losses
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In a former US steel city, ordinary people struggle to get by
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China growth narrowly beats forecasts
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'Liar,' 'clown': Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate
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Faith and fury: Texas Senate rivals offer contrasting visions
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Record El Nino? Depends who's counting
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Women await justice for police killings in Brazil
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On the front line of ocean conservation off Portugal's Madeira
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The painstaking task of cataloguing the world's species
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Wembanyama targets title breakthrough as NBA season tips off
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Nations seek reset at UN talks as nature goals off track
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With LeBron on board it's title or bust for Philly fans
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Rubio seeks to strengthen US foothold in Central Asia
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One year after Louvre heist, where are the missing jewels?
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LeBron joins 76ers to chase one more NBA title at age 41
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Knicks face tall task in NBA championship repeat bid
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Rays one win from World Series return after downing Guardians
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Warriors' Curry 'fine' after limping out of practice - Kerr
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Kings' Ben Simmons tears Achilles in training
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
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Lula, Bolsonaro set for first debate showdown in bitter election race
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'Surprise package' Lazio crush Juve to keep pace with Serie A leaders Inter
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Mbappe hits two as Real Madrid rout Sevilla
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China growth expected to miss official target in third quarter
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Browns edge Ravens for division lead, Texans beat Jags
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Lazio crush Juventus to move level with Serie A leaders Inter
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Lyon go top of Ligue 1 as Monaco fall to first defeat of the season
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Leeds draw feels like 'fresh start' for Man Utd's Carrick
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Venezuela opposition alliance reaffirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader
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Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes
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'Street Fighter' wins N. America box office, buzzy doc stuns in 2nd
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Hurzeler lauds 'hard worker' Gomez after Brighton goal from halfway line
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NFL: Paris game to go ahead despite protests in France
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Toulouse hold off Exeter, Northampton save English Champions Cup blushes
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Margarita was sure, up to the last moment, that she would be killed running for the buses waiting to save civilians like her from months of terror under Russian bombardment in the holdout Azovstal steel works.
South Korea's new president set to get tough on North
South Korea's hawkish new president will be sworn in Tuesday, and he looks set to get tough with Pyongyang, departing from what he has called the "subservient" approach of his predecessor.
Ex-security chief poised to become Hong Kong's next leader
A former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement is set to be anointed the business hub's new leader on Sunday by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.
Mexico City demo seeks end to legal abortion
Some 2,000 people marched Saturday in Mexico City to demand the legal right to abortion be revoked, at the encouragement of the Catholic church and conservative groups.
Civilians leave steelworks as Ukraine braces for renewed offensive
All vulnerable civilians have been evacuated from Mariupol, Ukraine said Saturday, presaging a showdown between Kyiv's last remaining soldiers there and the besieging Russian forces ahead of celebrations marking the Soviet World War II victory.
Taliban order Afghan women to cover faces in public
The Taliban on Saturday imposed some of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since seizing power, ordering them to cover fully -- including their faces -- in public, ideally with the traditional burqa.
Putin 'doesn't believe he can afford to lose' in Ukraine: CIA chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that he cannot afford to lose in Ukraine and is "doubling down" on the war, but shows no signs of planning to use tactical nuclear weapons, CIA director Bill Burns said Saturday.
Sinn Fein hails 'new era' for N.Ireland after historic poll win
Sinn Fein leader Michelle O'Neill on Saturday acclaimed a "new era" for Northern Ireland as her Irish nationalist party handed a historic election defeat to pro-UK unionists who had monopolised power for decades.
Tarnished icon Lula seeking a comeback in Brazil
Charismatic ex-steelworker Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rose from poverty to become the most popular president in Brazilian history, only to fall spectacularly from grace when he was jailed for corruption.
Lula launches presidential campaign to 'rebuild Brazil'
Former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for a new presidential term Saturday, vowing to rebuild Brazil after what he called the "irresponsible and criminal" administration of far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Jill Biden hails 'amazingly strong' Ukraine refugees in Romania
US First Lady Jill Biden hailed the "amazingly strong" refugees from war-torn Ukraine as she visited neighbouring Romania on Saturday.
Russia fine tunes Victory Day parade amid Ukraine campaign
Russia on Saturday held its final rehearsal for an annual parade marking the Soviet victory in World War II, where its military might will be showcased amid Moscow's campaign in Ukraine.
France's Macron vows new start at second term inauguration
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday vowed a new start to face immense challenges in foreign and domestic policy, as he was inaugurated for a second term after his election victory over the far right.
Russia steps up Ukraine assaults ahead of Victory Day parades
Ukraine hoped to evacuate more civilians from a besieged Mariupol steel plant on Saturday as Russian forces unleased new bombardments across the country ahead of Victory Day festivities in Moscow.
France's Macron inaugurated for second term
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Saturday inaugurated for a second term after his election victory over the far right, facing immense challenges in foreign and domestic policy following a first term which had often polarised the nation.
Belgium denies Ecuador's extradition request for ex-president: lawyers
Belgium has refused to extradite Ecuador's former president Rafael Correa, his lawyers announced Friday, after Brussels recently granted him asylum.
Chelsea agree sale to Boehly consortium for record $5.2 bn
Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that a consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has won the battle to buy the Premier League club in a £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion) deal.
Israel destroys home of Palestinian accused in settler killing
Israeli forces on Saturday destroyed the home of a Palestinian accused of killing an Israeli settler last year, sparking clashes.
North Korea fires submarine-launched missile after US nuclear warning
North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile Saturday, Seoul said, its second missile launch in three days, after the United States warned Pyongyang could be preparing for a nuclear test.
Northern Ireland resumes count for historic election
Northern Ireland on Saturday resumed counting ballots from an election that has put the nationalist Sinn Fein party on course for a historic victory.
Chelsea says Todd Boehly-led group to buy club in $5.2 bn deal
Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion).
Marcos Jr on verge of historic win as Philippine presidential campaign ends
The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was set to address hundreds of thousands of supporters Saturday on the final day of presidential election campaigning, as polls show him heading towards a landslide win.
Chelsea says Todd Boehly-led group to buy club in £4.25 bn ($5.2 bn) deal
Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion).
France's Macron to be inaugurated for new term
President Emmanuel Macron is on Saturday to be inaugurated for a new term after his election victory over the far right made him the first French head of state for 20 years to win a second mandate.
Lula to launch official campaign for Brazil presidency
Leftist ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will launch his campaign for Brazil's October presidential election Saturday, seeking to unseat far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and stage a remarkable comeback four years after being jailed for corruption.
US sending Ukraine more weapons, dozens evacuated from steelworks
US President Joe Biden announced another package of military assistance for Ukraine on Friday as dozens of civilians were evacuated from Mariupol's besieged steelworks, the last pocket of resistance against Russian troops in the pulverized port city.
Mystery mega yacht impounded by Italian authorities
The Italian authorities on Friday impounded a mega yacht at the centre of a mystery over its ownership as speculation swirled it might even belong to the Russian president.
Mystery mega yacht appears ready to set sail from Italy
A mega yacht at the centre of a mystery over its ownership appeared ready to set sail from Italy Friday, an AFP photographer saw, as speculation swirls it might belong to the Russian president.
US warns of imminent N. Korea nuclear test
The United States said Friday it believes North Korea may be preparing a nuclear test as soon as this month, its first since 2017, and renewed an offer of dialogue on ratcheting tensions.
Dozens of civilians evacuated from besieged Ukraine plant
Fifty civilians were evacuated Friday from Mariupol's besieged steelworks, the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance against Russian forces in the city, Kyiv said, but reports of renewed firing cast doubt on a promised truce.
Sri Lanka president declares state of emergency amid unrest
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Friday declared a state of emergency for the second time in five weeks, giving security forces sweeping powers as a nationwide strike demanding his resignation brought the country to standstill.
'The Rock' diamond dazzles in Geneva
The biggest white diamond ever to be sold at auction, dubbed "The Rock", will go under the hammer in Geneva on Wednesday and could fetch up to $30 million -- or more.