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Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries
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France's Le Pen arrives in court for key ruling in race for president
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Women pushed back to Afghanistan pin hopes on rare private sector jobs
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Stocks mixed tracking AI concerns, as oil rises on tanker attack
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Bomb attacks wound 18 in Damascus as Macron visits
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Paris FC confirm Rosenior taking over as coach
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Cuba slowly gets power back after third nationwide blackout in six months
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Thousands without power in US Pacific islands after super typhoon
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NATO summit showcases arms deals in push to win over Trump
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Prince Harry to discover outcome of UK tabloids case
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Seoul dives on tough day for Asia as Samsung fails to ease tech woes
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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
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Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim
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Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured
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As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?
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Belgium boosted by Balogun furore: Tielemans
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'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit
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Samsung expects 1,800% operating profit leap on AI boom
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Seoul dives on mixed day in Asia as Samsung fails to ease tech woes
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
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Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row
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France's Le Pen faces pivotal ruling in race for president
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How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa
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NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire
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Democrat in key US Senate race denies sex assault claim
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US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
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Samsung expects 1,800% leap in quarterly operating profit on AI boom
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Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends
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Russian strikes kill at least 26 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
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Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni
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Ronaldo 'won't make rash decisions' following last World Cup game
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Race to recover bodies ahead of Venezuela quake cleanup
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Paraguay govt slams lawmaker for racially abusing France's Mbappe
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Egypt coach Hassan says Palestinian suffering 'a shame on the world'
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US embraces Balogun World Cup reprieve as world seethes
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NBA Kings waive six-time All-Star forward DeRozan
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Spain win it late to give Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career
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Greaves and Hope centuries usher West Indies towards safety
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Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters
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'I celebrated in bed' -- Norway's Solbakken stays grounded after beating Brazil
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Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup
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Canada chooses Germany's TKMS to build new fleet of submarines
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Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city
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Mbappe condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
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Stock markets meander as US tech stocks climb
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FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov, Paolini into Wimbledon quarters
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Antetokounmpo says goodbye to Milwaukee in video
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Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia.
Asian equities track Wall St sell-off as US deficit fears grow
Asian equities sank and Treasuries remained under pressure following sharp losses on Wall Street fuelled by US economy fears as Donald Trump tries to push through fresh tax cuts that could balloon the already huge deficit.
UN says around 90 aid trucks 'dispatched' into Gaza
The UN said Wednesday it had "dispatched" around 90 trucks carrying aid into Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and blockade of the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
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The Ambush Office: Trump's Oval becomes test of nerve for world leaders
For world leaders an invitation to the Oval Office used to be a coveted prize. Under Donald Trump it's become a ticket to a brutal political ambush.
Outrage at Israeli shots as diplomats tour West Bank
Several nations that have backed Israel voiced outrage Wednesday after Israeli troops fired what they called "warning shots" as foreign diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
G7 finance chiefs hold talks under strain of Trump tariffs
G7 finance ministers held talks Wednesday on thorny issues like the economic disruption caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs and support for Ukraine, seeking to find a common voice.
Outrage after Israelis fire 'warning shots' as diplomats tour West Bank
Israeli troops fired what the army called "warning shots" during a visit by foreign diplomats to the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, drawing widespread international condemnation.
Netanyahu says ready for Gaza 'temporary ceasefire'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was open to a "temporary ceasefire" in Gaza, as international pressure intensified over Israel's renewed offensive and aid blockade in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has "recovered" from his years in detention, his wife told AFP, as a new documentary about him premiered at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday.
Trump ambushes S. African president over 'genocide' accusation
President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States.
Springsteen releases surprise EP, including scathing Trump criticism
Rock star Bruce Springsteen released a surprise EP on Wednesday, with the six-track album including scathing criticism of US President Donald Trump that prompted an online diatribe from the Republican billionaire last week.
US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar offered to President Donald Trump for use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Trump ambushes South African president with 'genocide' accusation
President Donald Trump ambushed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday by playing him a video that he claimed proved genocide is being committed against white people, driving farmers to flee to the United States.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa woos Trump, Musk after tensions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will seek to reset ties with Donald Trump and Elon Musk Wednesday after Washington's unfounded claims of "genocide" against white Afrikaners sent relations plunging.
Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP shot dead near Madrid
A US-sanctioned Ukrainian ex-MP and senior aide to the country's former pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead near Madrid on Wednesday, a Spanish police source told AFP.
'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary about his life
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of the premiere of a documentary Wednesday that includes never-seen-before footage of the whistleblower.
Kremlin denies dragging out Ukraine peace talks
The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations that it was stalling Ukraine peace talks, saying it plans to name its conditions for a ceasefire, but declining to give a time frame.
2025 Tour de France adds Montmartre suspense to final stage
The 2025 Tour de France will make three circuits of the historic Paris district of Montmartre on its last stage in what organisers said Wednesday would add a competitive finale to the world's greatest bike race.
Trump Jr says 'maybe one day' he'll run for US president
The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, Don Jr, said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day", after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
Gazans wait for aid as Israel faces mounting pressure
Gazans waited desperately for vital supplies on Wednesday after Israel said it let in dozens of UN trucks but faced mounting international pressure to increase the aid flow and abandon its intensified military campaign.
2025 Tour de France to include Montmartre on final stage: organisers
The 2025 Tour de France will make three circuits of the historic Paris district of Montmartre on its last stage in what organisers said Wednesday would add a competitive finale to the world's greatest bike race.
Six killed in school bus bombing in SW Pakistan
A suspected suicide bomber targeted a schoolbus in southwestern Pakistan killing at least four children and two adults on Wednesday, in an attack the government accused India of backing.
Germany's infrastructure push needs more than money
As construction crews using heavy excavators demolished a major highway bridge in Berlin, pensioner Guido, like many Germans, greeted the dusty spectacle with grim satisfaction.
Canada seeks to send 'strong message' with Ukraine at G7 finance talks
Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister's presence at the start of a G7 finance leaders gathering Tuesday, where war in Ukraine and economic turmoil from US President Donald Trump's tariffs remain top of mind.
US expects Russia offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia to present a Ukraine ceasefire outline within days that will show if it is serious, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of buying time.
Trump pushes Republicans to back 'big, beautiful' tax bill
US President Donald Trump told rebel Republicans Tuesday to back his so-called "big, beautiful bill," despite criticism that its tax cuts will increase America's yawning budget deficit.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a "Golden Dome" missile shield system on Tuesday to protect the country against attacks, saying it should be operational in about three years.
G7 finance leaders gather in Canada as trade worries cloud outlook
Top finance leaders from the G7 nations gathered in Canada starting Tuesday, in talks set to be clouded by economic worries stemming from US President Donald Trump's tariffs, while concerns about Ukraine remain at the fore.
Dissident director Panahi takes on Iran's jailors in Cannes comeback
Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi vowed Tuesday to keep defying his country's rulers after showcasing a hard-hitting film in Cannes about political prisoners and their torturers.
Ukrainians feel no closer to peace after Trump-Putin call
Ukrainians felt no closer to peace following Donald Trump's two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday, despite the US leader hailing the talks as a starting point for ending Russia's war.