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Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting
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Funerals in Nepal for missing, a week after deadly floods
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Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion: AFP
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US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after months at sea
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US aircraft carrier approaches Thai port after months at sea
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US defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas
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Nepal's young PM faces gravest test after flood catastrophe
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Jubilant Monfils celebrates birthday with US Open win
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What rainbow? LGBTQ Indonesians on edge as hostility mounts
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The Japanese idealist behind the last deradicalisation NGO in Somalia
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O'Connor eyes Wallabies World Cup swansong after Force return
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Rybakina, Gauff advance as Zverev launches US Open campaign
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Syria UXO causing death, injury every six hours: charity
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Macron in Britain to help unveil tapestry, hold Burnham talks
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Tiger Woods set to change not guilty plea in DUI case: court documents
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China's Xi to hold talks with Sisi in rare visit to Egypt
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Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
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Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win
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UK vows anti-settler measures as Israel warns of retaliation
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US postal whistleblower warns ballot system could disrupt midterms
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New pro Koivun among US Presidents Cup picks
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John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones
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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
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Second-ranked Rybakina eases into US Open 2nd round
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
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Man City secure Premier League record deal to sign Fernandez
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Alcaraz aims to step it up in round two of US Open title defense
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Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez
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Atletico loan David from Juve, send Lemar to Elche
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Mudryk joins Spurs on loan from Chelsea after doping ban ends
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Chelsea 'keeper Sanchez makes deadline-day move to Como
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Kroenke to buy baseball's Los Angeles Angels: statement
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Cobolli claws out five-set victory at rain-hit US Open
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
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OpenAI to launch new model with 'stronger safeguards' after hack
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Global bond sell-off, surging oil prices send markets into the red
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Zuckerberg, Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers
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Norway's King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
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Two Mexican navy ships arrive with humanitarian aid for Cuba
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Judge sets Feb 2027 date for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
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France bets on nuclear power to phase out fossil fuels
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Counting underway in first Bangladesh polls since deadly uprising
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Italy's 'naval blockade' to stem migration too vague, critics say
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Man Utd's Ratcliffe's apologises for 'language' on immigration
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EU vows swift reforms to confront challenge from China, US
EU leaders Thursday vowed to act boldly to bolster Europe's economy faced with twin threats from China and the United States, as they huddled in a Belgian castle to bridge differences on the path ahead.
Russia confirms ban on WhatsApp, says it failed to abide by law
Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million Russian users to switch to a domestic alternative.
Counting begins in landmark Bangladesh polls after deadly uprising
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Venezuela to debate historic amnesty bill for political prisoners
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Markets mostly rise as stong US jobs data ease economy worries
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Israel president says at end of visit antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'
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Canada probes mass shooter's past interactions with police, health system
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Most Asia markets rise as traders welcome US jobs
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UN aid relief a potential opening for Trump-Kim talks, say analysts
A new push to lift aid sanctions on North Korea could kickstart efforts to lure Kim Jong Un into nuclear negotiations with US President Donald Trump, analysts told AFP.
Taiwan leader wants greater defence cooperation with Europe: AFP interview
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'No one to back us': Arab bus drivers in Israel grapple with racist attacks
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Scrutiny over US claim that Mexican drone invasion prompted airport closure
The closure of a Texas airport triggered conflicting explanations Wednesday, as the government claimed an incursion by Mexican cartel drones but lawmakers and media reports suggested the Pentagon's use of anti-drone technology was to blame.
Israel president says antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'
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