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France charges teen shooter citing revenge for bullying in school
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Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchy
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EU leaders clash over budget as spectre of French elections looms
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China-North Korea bridge opens, 12 years late
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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia could be postponed but 'no hurry' to decide: AFC
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Musk calls on Ukraine's Zelensky to 'go' after satellite slowdown row
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Conrad wields axe after South Africa loss to Australia
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Still smiling at 117, Albanian may be world's oldest woman
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School roof collapse kills teacher, 27 children in NW Pakistan
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Pope has 'good night' in hospital: Vatican
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Haze turns Indonesia skies orange, shuts schools in East Timor
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China's economy seen missing target as global shocks bite: AFP poll
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California puts first US billionaire tax to the vote
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Costa Rica opens jail inspired by El Salvador mega-prison
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School headscarf ban meets resistance in Austria
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Same-sex couple takes fight for equality to Slovakian court
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World's top cocoa producer aims for a climate-tough bean
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'High hopes' as Indonesian women get a football league, again
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New four-lane bridge opens between China, North Korea
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Rennie urges All Blacks to stay focused against 'hurting' Wallabies
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Tech stocks lead rout after US inflation fuels rate hike bets
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Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 in Libertadores semi-final first leg
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'No time to recover': UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war shock
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Brewers blasts leave Dodgers on brink
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Australia says won't let big tech have 'unfettered' access to kids
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Tech stock lead rout after US inflation fuels rate hike bets
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Mobile clinics battle Mongolia's childhood dental 'disaster'
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Al-Fayed survivors say UK police missing 'bigger picture'
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Wallabies back Meredith as playmaker for second New Zealand Test
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Online 'witch hunt' sweeps up Asians misidentified as US rape accused
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Messi's Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City
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Prospect of Bolsonaro win looms large over Brazil's Indigenous
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Oil-rich Alberta tests Canada's unity with secession vote
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EU leaders head for showdown over bloc budget
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All Blacks make three changes for second Wallabies Test
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Trump's new press secretary faces scrutiny over credentials
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Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision
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Poland's conservative President Karol Nawrocki on Friday vetoed a bill proposed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's centrist government legalising civil partnerships, he announced in a statement.
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EU reforms carbon market under pressure from industry
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Pakistan pressures Afghans in border province to leave
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Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying World Cup Falklands banner
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Japan outlaws flag desecration despite critics
Japan enacted a law on Friday that criminalises damaging the national flag, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes forward with her conservative agenda despite worries over freedom of expression.
US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals
The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.
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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling –- firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.
Tokyo, Taipei lead tech losses as Asian markets suffer again
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Trump revives sprawling election fraud claims in address to nation
President Donald Trump on Thursday reeled off extraordinary claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling in US elections in a speech to the nation that doubled down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.
UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM
Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday.
US hits Iran infrastructure in tit-for-tat strikes
The United States launched fresh strikes Thursday on Iran with bridges and transport infrastructure among the apparent targets, as Tehran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday.
Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure
France and Germany will seek to move on from the failure of a tortured fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans -- including nuclear deterrence -- at a joint government meeting on Friday.
Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity'
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Thursday focusing on the "integrity" of US elections, the White House said, as he doubles down on his false claims that he won the 2020 vote.
Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms
Chile's Senate approved Thursday a business-friendly package of major economic reforms engineered by right-wing President Jose Antonio Kast, which has been assailed by the opposition as favoring rich people.
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast
Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices wobbled as United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks.
French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit
France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.
Putin leading Russia to 'chaos', anti-war politician says
In a town just outside Moscow where he runs his anti-war election campaign, Boris Nadezhdin spent the week considering what to do next as authorities ramped up pressure on him: flee Russia, or risk going to prison.
Ukraine's ousted defence chief whose reforms riled army bosses
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to unreconciliable clashes with the country's top brass.
US retail sales lose steam in June as consumers spend less on gasoline
US consumers slowed their spending in June while energy costs fell, government data showed Thursday, cooling retail sales as further uncertainty looms from the Middle East war.
Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Ukraine's ousted defence minister issued stunning public criticism of the army's top commander on Thursday, forcing President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity to halt signs of an emerging split in the military top ranks.
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil rises on Mideast unrest
Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices climbed after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
Germany and France seek to 'bounce back' from fighter jet failure
France and Germany will seek to move on from the failure of a tortured fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans -- including nuclear deterrence -- at a joint government meeting on Friday.
Regulator backs extension of Spain's largest nuclear plant
Spain's nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country's largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government's planned 2028 shutdown.
Protests erupt across Ukraine against defence minister's ouster
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who hit out at the country's military chiefs after being ousted in a sweeping reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Stocks drop, oil steadies tracking tech sell-off, Mideast unrest
Major stock markets mostly retreated and oil prices steadied Thursday as technology shares extended falls and the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
Ukraine state energy boss Koretsky becomes new PM
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved the appointment of Naftogaz state energy boss Sergiy Koretsky as the new prime minister, part of a disputed government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.