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Two dead as Istanbul endures heaviest rainfall in 80 years
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France charges teen shooter citing revenge for bullying in school
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After latest Nepal flood, survivors fear for future
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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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Crowds build as Albanian PM tours protest aftermath
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'No place to breathe': life in Indonesia's fire epicentre
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China-North Korea bridge opens, 12 years late
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'Can't sleep': Spain's housing crunch upends lives
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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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Why is Shell facing lawsuits over climate disasters in Brazil and the Philippines?
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'Expectations high' for Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hat-trick bid, says Depoortere
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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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Freed from Belarus, founder of Lady Gaga's biggest fan site tells his story
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EU leaders head for showdown over bloc budget
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Behind AI's carbon footprint, a potential climate tool
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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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PSG 'got lucky' to win Man City thriller, says Luis Enrique
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PSG beat Man City in Champions League thriller, Barcola hits Liverpool hat-trick
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Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion
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US Treasury chief urges stronger IMF role against 'distortionary policies'
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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.
UK nationalises struggling British Steel
The British government said Thursday it had taken British Steel into full public ownership to "protect the future of steel production in the UK", after taking control from Chinese firm Jingye.
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to invest another US$100 bn in Arizona fabs
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest an additional US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona, the company said Thursday, as it reported a record quarterly net profit on the back of massive demand for AI hardware.
IOC chief Coventry can learn from Infantino on handling Trump: ex-IOC executives
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close relationship with Donald Trump has ensured a successful World Cup and all eyes will be on IOC president Kirsty Coventry to see if she adopts a similar strategy ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Mideast 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.
Saving Gaza's past, one artefact at a time
Armed with paintbrushes and wearing surgical gloves, volunteers inside a large tent in Gaza delicately brushed dust from a stone mosaic before placing it into storage, part of an effort to preserve cultural heritage hit by war.
US bid for Libya reunification a gamble, analysts say
US envoy Massad Boulos has spent the past year shuttling between Libya's rival leaders to bridge their political divide. But some fear Washington's bids would bolster power among entrenched elites at the expense of a long-awaited democratic process.
US wants to globalize fight against far-left terrorism
The United States is hosting an international ministerial meeting Thursday aimed at globalizing the fight against left-wing terrorism, which the Trump administration claims is on the rise.
Amnesty warns of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador jails
Arbitrary arrests and hundreds of deaths in El Salvador's prisons could amount to "crimes against humanity," Amnesty International warned Wednesday.
US launches new Iran strikes as Trump threatens wider attacks
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic republic returned to talks.
US stocks gain after reassuring inflation data, tech giants advance
Wall Street stocks advanced Wednesday following another benign US inflation report as oil prices edged higher following the latest escalation of fighting between the United States and Iran.
EU accepts X's plan to fix digital content violations
The European Union announced Wednesday it had accepted a plan by Elon Musk's X social media platform to correct digital content violations that led to a 120-million-euro ($138-million) fine.
Ahead of World Cup semi-final, Argentine VP calls English 'pirates'
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English "usurping pirates" ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between the two countries' teams.
Hong Kong police raid independent bookstore run by former journalists
Hong Kong police raided a bookstore run by former journalists on Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, the latest in a string of crackdowns on independent bookshops.
Crowds cross Gibraltar-Spain frontier as border controls vanish
A steady stream of pedestrians and vehicles crossed the border between Spain and Gibraltar on Wednesday as an agreement allowing free movement across the frontier came into force.
Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO
Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.
Tech stocks lead gains, oil prices rise
Tech stocks led gains in mixed equity markets on Wednesday while oil prices rose as the US launched another wave of attacks on Iran.
Power restored across Cuba after third outage in two weeks
Power was restored across Cuba on Wednesday, authorities said, after the third nationwide outage in less than 10 days.
Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his "wholehearted support" to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.
France in 'very worrying' drought: minister
France is experiencing a "very worrying" drought that has spurred a record number of water restrictions for the time of year, the ecology minister said on Wednesday.
European stocks drop as oil prices rise
European stock markets retreated Wednesday as oil prices built on recent strong gains, with traders focused firmly on the Middle East conflict and technology sector.
Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing will next month make his first official visit to Thailand since stepping down as junta chief to become civilian leader, Thailand's foreign minister told AFP Wednesday.
Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
The world's tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for years.
US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
The United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said.
US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
US forces struck Iran and reimposed a naval blockade on its ports as Tehran hit Washington's Gulf allies on Wednesday, vowing the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed "until the US ends its aggression".
AI ignites 'ignored sector' for Japan chipmaker Kioxia
Robotic transporters carrying silicon wafers whizz by on overhead rails at a new factory that Kioxia, one of Japan's most valuable companies, hopes can help it meet overwhelming AI-driven demand.
Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.
US launches new Iran strikes, reimposes naval blockade
US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports.
First day of new Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome has ended: US official
Lebanon and Israel concluded the first day of Washington-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, a US official said, as Israel said it was ready to move forward with plans to withdraw from two parts of southern Lebanon.
US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy
The United States and Iran launched new attacks on each other's interests in the Gulf on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump backed down on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why does Brazil's PIX payment system bother Donald Trump?
Whether buying a chilled coconut at the beach or paying rent, Brazil's free PIX system has become the dominant way of making payments in Latin America's largest economy, with just a smartphone.
US Supreme Court justices defiant as threats hit home
US Supreme Court justices told Congress on Tuesday that escalating threats have forced them to confront dangers once unthinkable for the nation's top judges -- including explaining bulletproof vests to their children.