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Djokovic has history in his sights at Wimbledon
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Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated
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Ovechkin returning to Caps for 22nd NHL season
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Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars
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Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation
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Hong Kong bookseller once held in China dies in Taiwan
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Trump wants 'senseless killing' in Ukraine to end: US official
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Venezuelan rescue brings hope to nation in mourning
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Eala writes history for Philippines in 'electric' Wimbledon atmosphere
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Macabre night in La Guaira, Venezuela's earthquake epicenter
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Wolff urges 'perspective' as Russell chases Mercedes' teammate Antonelli
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Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations
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Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into Wimbledon last 32
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Zverev routs Royer to reach Wimbledon third round
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Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after Moscow attack kills 21 in Kyiv
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Hot spell roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend
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Slowing US job growth poses midterms challenge for Trump
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Hamilton cools fans Ferrari fervour
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Klopp poised to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach: reports
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Venezuela's diaspora searches for quake victims on social media
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More than 400 dead in DR Congo's spreading Ebola outbreak
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Albanian clashes as protest over Trump-linked resort boils over
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Hot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches
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Desire key to Pogacar dominance, says former Tour king Froome
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Superb Swiatek storms into Wimbledon last 32, Zverev waits
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Rescuers dig out Venezuelan man eight days after quakes
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Russian strikes kill 21 in biggest ever attack on Kyiv, mayor says
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Anderson closes in on record Man City move
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Swiatek sees off Pliskova to race into Wimbledon third round
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England change five for South Africa Test
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Dollar down, stocks shine after disappointing US jobs data
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Lock Alemanno to make 100th Pumas appearance against Scotland
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US job growth slows, posing questions for Trump before midterms
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US posts weaker-than-expected job growth in June
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Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takeover
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UK PM says 'deeply sorry' for decades of forced adoptions
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Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer
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Almost 1.2 mn apply for Spain's migrant regularisation
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'I grabbed my child': Kyiv residents face devastation of biggest Russian barrage of war
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Ukrainian state ordered Nord Stream sabotage: German prosecutors
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Former top jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash
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Swiatek, Zverev aiming to lay down Wimbledon markers
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Rees-Zammit returns to wing as Wales face Fiji
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German ruling coalition agrees on major reform package
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Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years
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European stocks climb after Asia rout
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Thailand denies viral claim Macron knelt before king
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Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires
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Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16
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German drone maker raises $1.2 bn as investors pile into defence
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A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing's rising Pacific influence.
Myanmar junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Myanmar's junta acknowledged Monday its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll.
Rubio to discuss Qatar aftermath, Gaza with Netanyahu
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce.
'No regrets': wounded Nepalis protesters proud at change
University student Aditya Rawal was outside Nepal's parliament with hundreds of other anti-corruption protesters when gunfire crackled and 14 people slumped down in front of him.
WTO fishing deal: the net results
The World Trade Organization's agreement on fisheries subsidies -- its first environmentally focused accord -- enters into force on Monday after years of thorny negotiations at a time of heightened international trade tensions.
Philippines president says corruption scandal protests justified
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday he did not blame people for taking part in street protests "one bit" as anger mounts over a corruption scandal involving phony flood control projects.
As King Charles hosts Trump, what do UK state visits entail?
US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late Tuesday for a state visit with his wife, Melania -- a rare privilege made at the invitation of King Charles III.
100 days later, US federal workers navigate post-Musk wreckage
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Trump and King Charles: heads of state with opposing personalities
Donald Trump may adore Britain's royal family but the brash US leader could not be more different from King Charles III, a passionate environmentalist who is always strait-laced in public.
Turkey court tries case that could oust opposition leadership
Tens of thousands of people protested in Ankara ahead of a key court hearing Monday targeting Turkey's main CHP opposition party that could see its leadership upended.
Trump concerned S. Korean arrests could 'frighten' investors
President Donald Trump on Sunday said foreign workers sent to the United States are "welcome" and he doesn't want to "frighten off" investors, 10 days after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at a work site in Georgia.
Macau's first 'patriots' election sees low turnout
Macau's first "patriots only" legislative polls on Sunday saw one of the worst turnout rates in recent years, preliminary results showed, after authorities disqualified a dozen candidates and arrested a former opposition lawmaker.
Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza aid flotilla
Two ships set sail Sunday evening from the Greek island of Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, AFP journalists saw.
Bolsonaro conviction 'not a witch hunt,' Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pushed back Sunday against harsh US criticism of the conviction this week of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges.
Tens of thousands join Ankara protest ahead of court showdown
At least 50,000 people joined a protest by Turkey's main opposition CHP in Ankara Sunday ahead of a key court hearing that could oust the party's leadership, the organisers and AFP correspondents said.
Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'
Romania on Sunday strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with the foreign ministry summoning Moscow's ambassador over the incident.
'Palestine wins the Vuelta': Gaza demo halts cycling finale in Madrid
Waves of pro-Palestinian protesters washed over Madrid on Sunday for the Vuelta's final stage, bringing to a crescendo three weeks of upheaval over the Israeli-Premier Tech team's participation in clouds of smoke and tear gas.
India limit Pakistan to 127-9 in key Asia Cup T20 clash
Kuldeep Yadav led the charge as India restricted Pakistan to 127-9 in a key Asia Cup clash on Sunday as the two countries met on the pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.
Fans set aside boycott calls to watch India-Pakistan cricket clash
Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must take a back seat.
Netanyahu says US alliance 'has never been stronger' as Rubio visits
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the strength of ties between the allies, days after an unprecedented Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar drew broad criticism.
Starmer says UK won't tolerate racial intimidation after far-right rally
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Britain would not tolerate people feeling intimidated "because of their background or the colour of their skin" after a large far-right protest was marked by battles with police.
Netanyahu says US an 'extraordinary friend' during Rubio visit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the strength of ties between the allies, days after an unprecedented Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar drew broad criticism.
Spain PM 'proud' of pro-Palestinian protests at Vuelta
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday said pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked the Vuelta a Espana filled him with "pride" as large demonstrations await the race's final stage in Madrid.
Rubio visits Israel in aftermath of Qatar strike
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas despite a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.
New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'
Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime minister, after "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.
Rubio begins Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas despite a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.
UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen
For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.
Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests
In removing Indonesia's finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust while seizing a chance to install loyalists after deadly riots last month, experts say.
Rubio to begin Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio begins a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas following a strike in Qatar that drew broad criticism of Israel.
US Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025 as political tension mounts
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to make its first interest rate cut of the year at its policy meeting this week, spurred by a weakening jobs market -- but political tension looms over the gathering.
Clashes with police after up to 150,000 gather at far-right UK rally
Clashes erupted in London Saturday and police made 25 arrests after up to 150,000 people massed for one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, organised by activist Tommy Robinson.
Romania, Poland, scramble aircraft as drones strike Ukraine
Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace Saturday, as Poland scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.