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Zverev out-lasts Sonego in wild five-setter to advance at US Open
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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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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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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
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Honduran judge drops corruption charges against ex-leader Hernandez
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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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US President Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Wednesday that talks with Iran must continue, rebuffing the Israeli prime minister's push for a tougher stance against Tehran.
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The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic's origins, despite the United States quitting the WHO.
Israel's Netanyahu pushes Trump on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Donald Trump at the White House to push for a harder line in Iran nuclear talks Wednesday, with the Middle East still on edge over the threat of US military action.
Colombia election favorite vows US-backed strikes on narco camps
Colombia's right-wing presidential frontrunner told AFP on Wednesday that he would seek US support for a bombing campaign to rout cocaine-producing armed groups during his first 90 days in office.
Stocks spin wheels despite upbeat US jobs data
Optimism over better-than-expected jobs data in the United States proved short lived with stocks failing to hold onto gains as investors worried about delays to interest rate cuts.
NATO launches 'Arctic Sentry' mission after Greenland crisis
NATO on Wednesday said it had launched a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic, in a move to assuage US President Donald Trump after he backed off claims on Greenland.
Israel's Netanyahu at White House to push Trump on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, after rushing to Washington to push the US president to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran.
Johannesburg residents 'desperate' as taps run dry
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Stock markets rise as US jobs data beats expectations
World stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday as data showed US job growth beat expectations in January, reassuring investors about the outlook for the world's top economy.
Daniel Siad, the modelling scout with close ties to Epstein
Hundreds of emails containing photographs of young women from around the world suggest modelling scout Daniel Siad may have been a significant recruiter for convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to public documents reviewed by AFP.
IOC to try to convince Ukrainian not to wear banned helmet
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Tractors hit Madrid to protest EU's trade deal with South America
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The obstacles to holding war-time elections in Ukraine
Throughout Russia's four-year invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin -- and more recently the White House -- have said Ukraine must hold elections as part of any peace deal.
Stock markets mixed, dollar dips before US jobs data
World stock markets diverged and the dollar slipped Wednesday ahead of US jobs data as investors weighed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates and digested more annual earnings.
Three Ukrainian toddlers, father, killed in Russian drone attack
A Russian drone strike on a house in northeastern Ukraine killed three toddlers and their father and wounded their pregnant mother, officials said Wednesday.
WTO must reform, 'status quo is not an option': chief
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European airlines warn of 'severe disruption' from new border checks
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Veteran Tajik leader's absence raises health questions
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EU must 'tear down barriers' to become 'global giant': von der Leyen
The EU must "tear down the barriers" that prevent it from becoming a truly global economic giant, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, ahead of leaders' talks on making the 27-nation bloc more competitive.
Stock markets rise, dollar dips as traders await US jobs
Asian and European stock markets rose Wednesday while the dollar slipped as investors weighed weak US consumer data that boosted the case for more interest rate cuts ahead of key jobs figures due later in the day.
US grand jury rejects bid to indict Democrats over illegal orders video
Federal prosecutors failed to bring charges Tuesday against six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse illegal orders, outraging President Donald Trump, who had called for jail time, US media reported.
Asian stock markets rise, dollar dips as traders await US jobs
Asian stock markets rose Wednesday while the dollar slipped as investors weighed weak US consumer data that boosted the case for more interest rate cuts ahead of key jobs figures due later in the day.
Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference
Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.
Bangladesh to vote on democratic reform charter
Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first parliamentary elections since a 2024 uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year iron-fisted rule -- and also holds a landmark referendum for sweeping democratic reforms.
Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push Donald Trump on Wednesday to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran, after rushing to Washington to stiffen the US president's resolve.
Asian stock markets mixed as traders weigh US data, await jobs
Asian stock markets fluctuated Wednesday after a strong start to the week as investors weighed weak US consumer data that boosted the case for more interest rate cuts but stoked concerns about the world's number one economy.