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Crude stabilises after US-Iran flare-up rocked peace hopes
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Rookie fly-half Meredith thrown in for Wallabies debut against France
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Playmaker Jalibert moves to fullback as France swing axe for Australia clash
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Taiwan warns of 'destructive' winds as typhoon nears
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Australian sprint star Gout out of U20 worlds with hamstring tear
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Farrell rings changes for Ireland's Japan clash
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Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans
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Magyar's blitz against Orban's Hungary 'mafia' gathers pace
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Teeth bared in Greece's bear-human showdown
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Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM's office
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Alpacas, mini pigs on the loose after floods hit south China zoo
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New Zealand may join Australia-Fiji defence pact: PM Luxon
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All Blacks make five changes for Italy Nations Championship clash
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Fly-half Meredith to make Australia debut against France
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Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor
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US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
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Fashion's mystery man Margiela sells off his archives
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Modi eyes 'historic' chance to secure Australian uranium
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Nuclear test-scarred Marshall Islands criticises China missile
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US crackdown on top AI fuels open-source surge
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Chip titan SK hynix to set price for mega US listing
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EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
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Crude extends rally as US-Iran flare-up rocks peace hopes
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Protecting the protectors: racing to save Philippine mangroves
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Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
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Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals
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Japan student Ito keeps place against Ireland as Jones returns
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Morocco's Saibari out of France World Cup quarter-final
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Belgium bid to crack Spain's ironclad defence in World Cup quarter-final
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Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
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US man sentenced after swapping 17th century manuscript
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PSG's Lee set to join Atletico Madrid
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US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
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Iran plays with fire, but calculates Trump will hold back
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Taylor Swift fans pay $25 for garbage from outside wedding
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Oil surges, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
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After quakes, Venezuelans fear losing damaged homes
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Meta to build $9 billion data center in western Canada
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PSG's Lee set to join Athletico
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Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
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Erdogan gave pistols to NATO leaders, Starmer says
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Some US Fed officials considered June rate hike on war fallout
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Nocera Expands Diversified Technology Strategy With Binding Agreement to Acquire an Equity Interest in INERGX, an Integrated Energy Storage and Power Platform for AI, Defense and Mission-Critical Demand
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UN launches appeal for nearly $300 mn in Venezuela quake relief
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China sends nuclear missile message as US looks elsewhere
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US to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
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Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show
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Court rejects Trump request to restore his name to Kennedy Center
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Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement.
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Shaken NATO allies to meet Trump's top diplomat
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Syria says deadly Israeli strikes a 'blatant violation'
Syria on Thursday condemned deadly Israeli strikes across the country as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel said it struck "military capabilities".
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Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria; monitor says 4 dead
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Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war.
Trump unveils sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs targeting countries around the world, in a move that risks sparking a global trade war.
Israel PM says 'dissecting' Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages still held in the territory.
US judge dismisses corruption case against New York mayor
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, while sharply criticizing apparent efforts by Donald Trump's administration to use the case as political leverage over the city leader.
Left-wing party pulls ahead in Greenland municipal elections
Greenland's social-democratic party, Siumut, won three of the territory's five municipalities in local elections held in the shadow of US President Donald Trump's vows to annex the island, according to results published on Wednesday.
Israel PM says seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages still held in the territory.
Canada Conservative leader warns Trump could break future trade deal
Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday escalated his criticism of Donald Trump, outlining plans to confront a US president he said cannot be trusted to honor agreements.
British band Muse cancels planned Istanbul gig
British rock band Muse said Wednesday that it had cancelled a coming gig in Istanbul, after a backlash from fans at the concert promoter who criticised recent anti-government protests.
Trump to unveil 'Liberation Day' tariffs as world braces
US President Donald Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday in a move that threatens to ignite a devastating global trade war.
Military confrontation 'almost inevitable' if Iran nuclear talks fail: French FM
France's foreign minister warned Wednesday that a military confrontation with Iran would be "almost inevitable" if talks over Tehran's nuclear programme failed.
US stocks advance ahead of looming Trump tariffs
Wall Street stocks rose ahead of US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of tariffs, while European stocks ended the day lower.
NATO chief says alliance with US 'there to stay'
NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted Wednesday that the United States remained committed to the alliance despite fears President Donald Trump is undercutting transatlantic relations.
Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor
A US judge on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after President Donald Trump's administration pushed to stop the unprecedented prosecution.
France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal avenues to stand in 2027 elections despite a ban on her running and hailed the promise of a speedy appeal of her criminal conviction.
US, European stocks fall as looming Trump tariffs raise fears
US and European stock markets fell Wednesday as investors fretted over what shape US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of tariffs would take at the end of the day.
France's Zemmour fined 10,000 euros over claim WWII leader 'saved' Jews
French far-right politician Eric Zemmour was ordered Wednesday to pay a fine of 10,000 euros ($10,800) for contesting crimes against humanity by saying Nazi collaborator Philippe Petain had "saved" French Jews during World War II.
Le Pen ally denies planned rally a 'power play' against conviction
Marine Le Pen's party chief Jordan Bardella denied Wednesday any intent to strong-arm the French judiciary with a rally in support of the veteran far-right leader, after her conviction of embezzlement and a ban from standing for office.
Israel says expanding Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'
Israel said Wednesday it would expand its military operations and seize "large areas" of the Gaza Strip where rescuers said 34 people were killed in Israeli strikes, including on a UN building.
China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites
China's military on Wednesday said it had completed two days of exercises that included "live-fire" drills and simulated strikes on key ports and energy sites aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own.
Greece to spend 25 bn euros in 'drastic' defence overhaul: PM
Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) through to 2036 in the "most drastic" defence overhaul in its modern history, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday.
WHO facing $2.5-bn gap even after slashing budget: report
The World Health Organization is facing a gaping deficit this year and through 2027 following the US decision to withdraw, even after dramatically slashing its budget, a media report indicated Wednesday.
Chinese tourists pine for Taiwan's return as Beijing jets surround island
Chinese tourists visiting the country's closest point to Taiwan wished for the democratic island's return to Beijing's rule, as their leadership called its president a "parasite" and unleashed ships and jets in drills to encircle it.
Hunger returns to Gaza as Israeli blockade forces bakeries shut
At an industrial bakery in war-ravaged Gaza City, a conveyor belt that once churned out thousands of pitta breads every day has come to a standstill.