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Bougainville leader says violence won't stop Panguna mine reopening
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Surfer hospitalised after shark attack in Western Australia
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India cricketers refuse Asia Cup trophy from top Pakistan official
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South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away
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Japan's Okinawa ousts anti-US base governor
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Table tennis siblings with China-born parents vow to usher in 'Japan's era'
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Tech firms hit by AI slowdown call with Fed expected to hike rates
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Bougainville leader says violence won't stop Panguna mine re-opening
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US hosts G20 'energy abundance' talks amid Iran war shock
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South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age
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Migrant workers flock to Indian Kashmir despite militant threats
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Russia's Stalin-admiring provincial leader waging an ultra-conservative crusade
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Incubator shortages, premature births strain Gaza's hospitals
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Marcelo Gallardo appointed as new Ecuador head coach
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Canada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile US
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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' tipped for success at Emmy Awards
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Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting
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For club and comfort: Rodman makes it to Shelton's US Open final
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DC's Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, closure: media
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours
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Shelton hungry for more Grand Slam chances after US Open disappointment
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'Fed up': Thousands march against Sinaloa Cartel violence
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Bills edge Texans while Bears beat Panthers in NFL record-setting opener
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Controversial Zverev: from tennis nearly-man to multiple Grand Slam winner
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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
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Swedish left-wing cheers far-right decline amid tight election race
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Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season
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Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph
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Toulouse back on track after hammering Bordeaux
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Sassuolo stun Juve, Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
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Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
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Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers
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Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground
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US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
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Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire
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Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing
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'Practical Magic 2' breaks Spidey spell over N. American box office
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Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey
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Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama 'Misty Green'
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Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground
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Spaniard Mas claims 'special' home Vuelta a Espana triumph
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Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football
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Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner
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Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m
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US anti-abortion rally celebrates Trump's return
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Opening arguments expected in A$AP Rocky shooting case
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Trump visits North Carolina and California disaster zones
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Migrants held in US sanctuary city as Trump moves army to border
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Israel says Lebanon troop pullout 'will continue' beyond 60-day deadline
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Hamas names hostages to be freed in next swap with Israel
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Putin says he is ready for talks with Trump on Ukraine
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Sudan army breaks paramilitary siege on key base: military source
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DR Congo battles intensify, Western nations ask citizens to leave Goma
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Trump heads to disaster zones amid emergency funding row
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Hamas says to give names of hostages on Friday for next swap with Israel
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UN says more staff detained by Huthi rebels in Yemen
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400,000 displaced this year as conflict rages in DRC's volatile east
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Putin ready to talk to Trump, waiting for 'signals', Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk to US counterpart Donald Trump but is waiting for signals from Washington first, the Kremlin said on Friday, fuelling expectations the two would be in contact.
Global stock markets build on Trump rally
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Philippines turns to comic book to assert South China Sea claims
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Meta guru urges Europe to gamble more on AI
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Trump's deportation operation underway, hundreds of migrants arrested: White House
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