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Australia protests Laos response to 2024 tainted alcohol deaths
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Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom
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'Blessed town' on Venezuelan coast escapes quake damage
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I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage
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Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims
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Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs
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UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM
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Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test
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Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US
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Rennie reveals All Blacks plans for Springboks series
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SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight
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Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France
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Giannis: Miami offers best path to another NBA title
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Netflix shares drop on growth worries
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Lewandowski MLS debut match postponed by air quality concern
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US to limit stays of students, journalists
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McIlroy laments 'stupid mistakes' but retains British Open hope
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Messi set 'blueprint' for greatness - Antetokounmpo
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Argentina footballers 'inspire' Contepomi's Pumas before England Test
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Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
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Root's 99 not out sees England to ODI series-levelling win over India
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Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
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Suber the shock leader of British Open as McIlroy faces cut battle
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Collapse of Amazon soy pact to unleash new deforestation: study
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Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
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Canadian wildfire sends hazardous smoke spewing into US
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Morocco back coach Ouahbi after World Cup exit
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Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure
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France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
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'King' James keeps NBA guessing on next team
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Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity'
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Will Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?
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Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in title bid at Spa
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Verstappen takes old rear wing in place of 'super-dangerous' upgrade
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Merlier looking to 'survive' Tour de France until Paris
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At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heatwave: AFP analysis
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Scheffler makes steady start, DeChambeau one off the lead at British Open
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Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final
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Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms
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Archer stars as England dismiss India for 233 in 2nd ODI
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Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast
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US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
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Hazardous wildfire smoke chokes millions in US, Canada
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Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins
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US limits stays of students, journalists
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French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit
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New science report could boost climate suits against oil giants
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Devastating Asian beetle detected in EU for first time
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Rosenior ready for Paris FC challenge after 'learning lessons' at Chelsea
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Putin leading Russia to 'chaos', anti-war politician says
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US Fed's favored inflation gauge cools in September
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French PM Barnier 'doing well' after operation
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Two children among three dead in Ukraine airstrike
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US envoys in Israel to seek Lebanon truce plan
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90 Rohingya left 'stranded' on Indonesia beach
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Bank of Japan warns of 'high uncertainties' after election
The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.
North Korea fires ICBM as US, Seoul slam Russia deployment
North Korea on Thursday launched one of its most powerful missiles, South Korea's military said, Kim Jong Un's first weapons test since being accused of sending soldiers to Russia.
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North Korea fires 'long-range' ballistic missile, Seoul says
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Trump trash talks Harris as Democrat fends off 'garbage' fallout
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Majority of Mexican Supreme Court judges resign after judicial reforms
Eight of Mexico's 11 Supreme Court judges have submitted their resignations following controversial judicial reforms, the top court said Wednesday.
New Hezbollah chief says open to truce with Israel if offer is made
Hezbollah's new leader on Wednesday said the beleaguered Lebanese movement could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms, as Israeli forces expand their bombardment of the group's bastions.
I'll be back-ing Kamala: Schwarzenegger says supporting Harris
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US, S.Korea call for North to withdraw troops from Russia
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In hurricane-hit N.Carolina, voters find a way to cast ballots
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Lebanon hospital's burns unit bears scars of Israel-Hezbollah war
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Brussels hopes to advance Ukraine, Moldova entry talks in 2025
The European Commission said Wednesday it hopes to move entry talks with Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage "as soon as possible" in 2025, as part of a renewed enlargement push faced with the "existential threat" from Russia.
I'll be backing Harris: Schwarzenegger endorses Democratic ticket
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "Terminator" star and former Republican governor of California, endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday as the only way to "turn the page" on Donald Trump's divisiveness.
Harris fends off 'garbage' fallout, Trump pushes 'cheating' claims
White House rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launched a frantic last week of election campaigning Wednesday, with the Democrat having to distance herself from comments by President Joe Biden that appeared to label Trump supporters "garbage."
New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made
Hezbollah's new leader says the beleaguered Lebanese militia could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms, as Israeli forces warn civilians to flee more cities as they expand their bombardment of the group's bastions.
Russia eats away at territory, and Ukrainian morale
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Trump's election fraud claims raise alarms of 2020 repeat
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UK's Labour govt hikes taxes in first budget
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