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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
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Senegal part ways with coach Thiaw after World Cup exit
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South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
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McGregor 'destroyed' in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71
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Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire nears control
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England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
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Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
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In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions
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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks
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Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers
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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
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Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government
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West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses
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'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
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Bhutan battles 'existential' population crisis with birth drive
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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
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Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
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'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
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Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
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Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
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Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
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Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
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Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
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US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz
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Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
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Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
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NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
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Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
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New heat wave blasts US, could break records
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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
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Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
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Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
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Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
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Jordan king set for tense Trump talks over Gaza
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Canada, EU vow firm response to Trump steel tariffs
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Vance puts Europe, China on notice over AI regulation
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Europe rights court condemns Russia for suppressing Ukraine war dissent
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Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces
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Gaza truce under strain after Trump warning
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Asian markets mixed as tariff uncertainty looms large
Asian markets struggled Tuesday as traders keep a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next moves after he signed off on tariffs for steel and aluminium imports and warned of more measures to come.
South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.
Russia's 'shadow fleet' brings 'high risk' of oil spill
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Trump floats Ukraine 'may be Russian someday' ahead of Zelensky-Vance meeting
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Pacific nation Vanuatu elects prime minister
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Asian markets swing as tariff uncertainty looms large
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Venezuela sends planes to fetch irregular migrants from US
Venezuela sent two planes Monday to bring nearly 200 undocumented migrants back from the United States, saying it hoped for a "new beginning" in ties with Washington, which does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president.
Google changes name of Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Google on Monday changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for those using its Maps platform inside the United States, complying with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
'So fast': NY subway shove survivor captures commuter fears
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Trump's tariff tactics may reshape global trade: analysts
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Trump warns 'all hell' will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned
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