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Ecuador votes on reforms as Noboa eyes anti-crime ramp-up
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Chileans vote in elections dominated by crime, immigration
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Turkey seeks to host next COP as co-presidency plans falter
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Bezzecchi claims Valencia MotoGP victory in season-ender
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Wasim leads as Pakistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 211 in third ODI
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Serbia avoiding 'confiscation' of Russian shares in oil firm NIS
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Coach Gambhir questions 'technique and temperament' of Indian batters
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Braathen wins Levi slalom for first Brazilian World Cup victory
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Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title
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Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion
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Harmer stars as South Africa stun India in low-scoring Test
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Mitchell ton steers New Zealand to seven-run win in first Windies ODI
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Harmer stars as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win Test
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China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple
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Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120
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India, without Gill, 10-2 at lunch chasing 124 to beat S.Africa
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Bavuma fifty makes India chase 124 in first Test
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Mitchell ton lifts New Zealand to 269-7 in first Windies ODI
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Ex-abbot of China's Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement
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Doncic scores 41 to propel Lakers to NBA win over Bucks
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Colombia beats New Zealand 2-1 in friendly clash
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France's Aymoz wins Skate America men's gold as Tomono falters
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Gambling ads target Indonesian Meta users despite ban
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Joe Root: England great chases elusive century in Australia
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England's Archer in 'happy place', Wood 'full of energy' ahead of Ashes
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Luxury houses eye India, but barriers remain
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Budget coffee start-up leaves bitter taste in Berlin
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Reyna, Balogun on target for USA in 2-1 win over Paraguay
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Japa's Miura and Kihara capture Skate America pairs gold
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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in final round of European qualifiers
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UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum 'overhaul'
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England's Tuchel plays down records before final World Cup qualifier
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Depoortere double helps France hold off spirited Fiji
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Scotland face World Cup shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat
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Hansen hat-trick inspires Irish to record win over Australia
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with 'favourite' Sinner
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UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum 'overhaul': govt
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Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait
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Sweden's Grant leads by one at LPGA Annika tournament
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Scotland cling to hopes of automatic World Cup qualification despite Greece defeat
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner
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England captain Itoje savours 'special' New Zealand win
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Wales's Evans denies Japan historic win with last-gasp penalty
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Zelensky renews calls for more air defence after deadly strike on Kyiv
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NBA's struggling Pelicans sack coach Willie Green
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Petain tribute comments raise 'revisionist' storm in France
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Spain on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait
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Spain virtually seal World Cup qualification in Georgia romp
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M23, DR Congo sign new peace roadmap in Doha
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Estevao, Casemiro on target for Brazil in Senegal win
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Grave of French guillotine abolitionist defaced before Pantheon ceremony
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Israel says 'all parties' signed phase one of Gaza deal
Israel said Thursday that all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, in a major step to end a war that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Nepal welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for citizen's release
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Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia seeking 'chaos' with new energy strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of sowing "chaos" with fresh strikes on Ukraine's energy grid, while escalating drone attacks forced Kyiv to begin new evacuations of children from frontline villages.
Police meet fresh 1,000-strong protest in Madagascar with tear gas
At least 1,000 anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, where police fired tear gas to try and disperse the latest youth-led protest of the past two weeks.
Myanmar junta says it targeted rebels in deadly attack on protest
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UK-Balkans meet targets people-smuggling, Russian disinformation
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Guillotine abolitionist Robert Badinter to enter France's Pantheon
Robert Badinter, a justice minister who ended the death penalty in France in 1981, is to enter the country's Pantheon mausoleum of outstanding historical figures on Thursday.
EU to probe alleged Hungarian spying
The European Union said Thursday it would probe allegations that member state Hungary sought for years to spy on the bloc's decision-making.
EU chief survives confidence votes in fractious parliament
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen survived two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- touting "strong support" from the assembly despite the tensions laid bare by the challenge.
'They're coming back': Israelis await return of Gaza hostages
Thousands of jubilant Israelis gathered in a Tel Aviv square Thursday, hopeful for the return of hostages held in Gaza, after two years of fear and worry.
EU woos developing nations at investment forum
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pitched the bloc as a dependable partner in a transactional world Thursday as she hosted about a dozen Global South leaders at an investment conference in Brussels.
Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and unleashed a humanitarian catastrophe.
DR Congo leader urges Rwanda's Kagame to 'make peace' in Brussels encounter
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi made a personal appeal to Rwanda's Paul Kagame to stop supporting insurgents in DRC and work together for "peace", at a Brussels event attended by both leaders Thursday.
Trump hosts roundtable accusing 'sick' media of backing Antifa
Seated in the White House State Dining Room, US President Donald Trump called on far-right content creators to name and shame backers of Antifa, leading a roundtable discussion that quickly devolved into media bashing.
France hosts Arab, Europe ministers for talks on 'day after' Gaza war
France on Thursday hosts foreign ministers from Arab and European countries for talks on helping the Palestinians once the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas ends, a meeting that comes hours after the two sides agreed a ceasefire deal.
US sanctions hit Serbia's oil firm
US sanctions on Serbia's majority-Russian-owned NIS oil company, which operates the country's sole refinery, took effect on Thursday after months of delay.
'Sending you love from Gaza': Palestinians hail ceasefire deal
Palestinians in southern Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal to end the devastating two-year war in the territory.
French cinema booms in Russia despite political rift
On a cold autumn evening in Moscow, Alexandra was headed to a cinema, hoping to escape reality for a few hours by taking in a new French comedy.
OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
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Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit
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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.