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France's parliament adopts assisted dying law
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EU accepts X's plan to fix digital content violations
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Amazon to launch S.Africa satellite internet as Starlink awaits licence
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Toronto air ranked among world's worst as wildfire smoke billows south
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Top US science body readies climate report as Republicans push back
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Argentina and England set for World Cup semi-final showdown
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OpenAI fails to trademark name in EU
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Argentina protects landmark Obelisk as World Cup madness mounts
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Toronto air ranked among world's worst as wildfire smoke moves south
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Tour stage winner Waerenskjold inspired by Manx Missile Cavendish
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Ahead of World Cup semi-final, Argentine VP calls English 'pirates'
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Canada central bank holds key rate steady, says economy improving
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Tech stocks wobble, oil prices slip back
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Trump tells immigration agents to resume traffic stops despite killings
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Court rules England World Cup winner died from brain injury linked to heading
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Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
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Waerenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage
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Castres' ex-All Black Papali'i ruled out for six months
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Crowds cross Gibraltar-Spain frontier as border controls vanish
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British Open chiefs have no plan to change schedule if England reach World Cup final
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Women's rights charity ends Stade Francais deal after McLean arrival
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Orban's ex-FM quits Hungary parliament for China's BYD
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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO
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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
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Tech stocks lead gains, oil prices rise
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German leader not opposed to Chinese taking over car plants
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Trump tells immigration agents to keep traffic stops despite killings
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Power restored across Cuba after third outage in two weeks
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Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham
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France in 'very worrying' drought: minister
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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
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Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
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Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs
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Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
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EU chief lands in South America to try close contentious trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that a controversial free-trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc was "in sight" as she arrived in Latin America to try finalize the accord despite fierce resistance from France.
Accusations and walkouts as Ukraine, Russia ministers clash at Malta
Ukraine's foreign minister called Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a "war criminal" Thursday as they both attended an international meeting in Malta, the latter's first visit to an EU country since the 2022 invasion.
OPEC+ extends oil supply cuts through March
Several OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed Thursday to extend oil supply cutsfor three months through March to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude.
UK's Starmer vows to 'take country forward' in reset bid after 150 days
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday unveiled "ambitious and credible" plans to reform housing, boost police numbers and fix ailing health services in a de facto relaunch of his government after a bumpy first five months in power.
S. Korean politician who tussled with soldier says felt 'fear'
A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.
Islamist-led rebels capture key Syrian city of Hama
Islamist-led rebel forces captured the central Syrian city of Hama on Thursday, overrunning forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad only days after capturing Aleppo in a lightning offensive.
France's Macron seeks new PM after no-confidence defeat
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday sought a new prime minister to prevent France from sliding deeper into political turmoil after Michel Barnier's government was ousted in a historic no-confidence vote in parliament.
Von der Leyen heads to EU-Mercosur summit for trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday her participation at a summit of South America's Mercosur bloc, saying a controversial free-trade deal between the EU and the group was within reach.
Ukraine, Russian diplomats trade barbs at Malta summit
Ukraine's foreign minister called Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a "war criminal" Thursday as they both attended an international summit in Malta, the latter's first visit to an EU member since the 2022 invasion.
Georgian PM vows to 'eradicate' opposition amid pro-EU protests
Georgia's prime minister vowed Thursday to "eradicate" the country's "liberal-fascist" opposition, escalating the government's bitter campaign against its rivals as mass pro-EU protests enter their second week.
Syria forces battle to stop rebel advance on key central city
Syrian government forces were locked in heavy fighting around the central city of Hama on Thursday, trying to halt an advance of Islamist-led rebels, a war monitor said.
Syria families reunite after years as rebels take Aleppo
The fall of Syria's second city, Aleppo, to Islamist-led rebels has brought flight and displacement for some, but for others like Bahria Bakkur, it has led to long-awaited reunions.
French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday was meeting Emmanuel Macron to submit his resignation after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament, with the president urgently seeking ways to halt growing political and financial chaos.
What's going to happen next in South Korea?
President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote this Saturday after briefly imposing martial law in South Korea.
Russia FM to Malta in first EU trip since Ukraine invasion
The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers were due to attend an OSCE summit in Malta on Thursday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU state since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.
French PM expected to resign after no-confidence vote
President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday seeking urgent ways to halt growing political and financial chaos after a no-confidence vote left France without a functioning government, a budget or an obvious path out of the quagmire.
OPEC+ expected to extend oil supply cuts
The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are expected Thursday to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude.
The troubled history of South Korean presidents
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is now facing impeachment after a shock bid to suspend civilian rule.
'Romania first': Far-right election front-runner echoes Trump
Romania's far-right presidential front-runner Calin Georgescu has put his most controversial statements aside as he goes for a single slogan echoing Donald Trump before Sunday's run-off vote -- "Romania first".
Ukraine was their refuge. Then came war, and her husband's killer
The radio was playing and summer sun was streaming through the car windows when Natalya Sadykova and her husband Aydos pulled into their leafy courtyard in Kyiv where a gunman was waiting.
South Korean president clings to power after martial law U-turn
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an impeachment motion after his short-lived imposition of martial law stunned the world.
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, stocks mixed as traders eye S. Korea drama
Bitcoin burst past $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick to head the US securities commission, while Seoul stocks slipped as South Korea's president faced impeachment after his brief imposition of martial law this week.
Taiwan's Lai has call with US House Speaker Johnson
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te spoke to Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson, Lai's office told AFP Thursday, as he visits the American territory Guam during a Pacific tour that has angered China.
Taiwanese president says US-Taiwan partnership 'rock solid' during Guam visit
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Thursday the island's partnership with the United States was "rock solid", during a visit to US territory Guam, his second stop on American soil in a Pacific tour that has angered Beijing.
Russia FM heads to Malta in first EU trip since Ukraine invasion
The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers will attend a summit in Malta on Thursday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU country since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.
South Korea stocks drop, won stable as Asian markets fluctuate
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday, while the won stabilised as South Korea entered a period of uncertainty with President Yoon Suk Yeol clinging to power after his brief imposition of martial law this week.
UK's Starmer offers 'plan for change' in reset bid after 150 days
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will unveil a "plan for change" for Britain on Thursday as he attempts a de-facto relaunch of his government following a bumpy first five months in power.
South Korea president clings to power after martial law U-turn
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an opposition impeachment motion put forward after his stunning but brief imposition of martial law.
Presidential vote seen as referendum on Romania's European future
Romania could elect its first far-right president on Sunday in a key vote for the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine.
Macron seeks remedy to France's political crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday will seek ways out of France's political crisis, after Michel Barnier became the first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades.
Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called on like-minded governments to "safeguard democracy" during a visit to US territory Guam, his second stop on American soil in a Pacific tour that has angered Beijing.
US stocks surge to records, shrugging off upheaval in South Korea, France
Wall Street stocks surged to fresh records Wednesday on hopes about easing US monetary policy, shrugging off political upheaval in South Korea and France.