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Greaves steadies West Indies in second Test against Pakistan
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At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush, Spain says
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Zverev says sanctions won't solve problem of bloated Masters events
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Russian teen Liutova wins WTA Memphis title
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Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid
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Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events
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Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg
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Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'
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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
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Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title
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Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones
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Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
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Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games
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Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
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'Spider-Man' soars to huge $355 million opening in North America
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Tourists slowly return to French bay opposite huge wildfire
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Handbag tosses and high-heeled sprints: Amsterdam celebrates Drag Olympics
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Helicopter crew killed in Greece fires
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Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words
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Wiebes takes dominant second win at Tour de France Femmes
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Dodgers land Tigers pitching ace Skubal in MLB trade deadline blockbuster
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Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief
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OPEC+ boosts September production by 188,000 barrels/day
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Power returns to Cuba's west after grid failure
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Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body after avalanche disaster
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At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush
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Fire toll mounts in Greece as blazes spread
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South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C
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Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
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Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
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Baltics transform from Soviet stagnation to startup hubs
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Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew
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AI keeps consumer prices high in 'RAMaggedon' chip crunch
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Dressel, Walsh win 50m free titles at US Swimming Championships
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Baltic startups take aim at deterring Russia on NATO's eastern flank
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OPEC+ tipped to raise production again but new quotas loom
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Tourists chase high-octane thrill in China's trending biker capital
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Vincent Pastore, who played 'Big Pussy' on 'The Sopranos,' dead at 80
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Tottenham manager De Zerbi 'happy' with pre-season progress
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Lula, Brazil's political titan, races against time
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The Israeli military announced it was stepping up its bombardment of Hamas-controlled Gaza Saturday just hours after the first aid trucks arrived from Egypt bringing desperately needed relief to civilians in the war-torn enclave.
Turkish pianist's concerts in Switzerland cancelled over Israel criticism
World-renowned Turkish composer and pianist Fazil Say has said his concerts planned next week in Switzerland were cancelled by organisers over his social media posts criticising Israeli policies in Gaza.
Nearly 100,000 pro-Palestinians march in London: police
Police in London said nearly 100,000 people marched in the capital Saturday in an event organised by pro-Palestinian groups calling for "an end to the war on Gaza".
Repeated Versailles evacuations frustrate tourists
Another day, another evacuation at the Palace of Versailles.
First relief convoy enters Gaza devastated by 'nightmare' war
The first aid trucks arrived in war-torn Gaza from Egypt on Saturday, bringing urgent humanitarian relief to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave suffering what the UN chief labelled a "godawful nightmare".
Fleeing Israel strikes, south Lebanon families move into schools
Shocked by images of dead children in Gaza, Mustafa al-Sayyid quickly whisked his family to the closest shelter when Israeli strikes began near his village in southern Lebanon this week.
First aid rolls into Gaza devastated by 'nightmare' war
The first aid trucks arrived in the war-torn Gaza Strip from Egypt on Saturday, bringing humanitarian relief to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave suffering what the UN chief labelled a "godawful nightmare".
All eyes on 'decisive' Qatar in hostage release efforts
Boasting good relations with both Western governments and Hamas, the emirate of Qatar has emerged as the key power in efforts to release the hostages seized by the Palestinian militant group from Israel even as other states show readiness to help.
Climate 'loss and damage' talks end in failure
A crucial meeting on climate "loss and damages" ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries from the global north and south unable to reach an agreement, according to sources involved in the talks.
First aid trucks enter besieged Gaza from Egypt
The first aid trucks arrived in the war-torn Gaza Strip from Egypt on Saturday, AFP journalists said, bringing desperately needed humanitarian relief to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave under Israeli siege.
Exiled former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif arrives home for comeback bid
Three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrived back in Pakistan Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile, primed to make a political comeback ahead of elections.
Not so radical: Meloni marks one year in power
From fringe far-right leader to a "friend" of Joe Biden, Italy's Giorgia Meloni marks one year in office this weekend having confounded expectations.
'Sliver of hope' as Hamas releases hostages, but Gaza aid stalled
Hamas released two American hostages held in Gaza on Friday, offering a "sliver of hope" to desperate families, as Israel pounded the densely-populated territory where millions are still awaiting promised aid deliveries.
Latin American presidents to meet in Mexico for migration summit
When a dozen Latin American presidents and foreign ministers meet on Sunday in Mexico, they'll face a huge task: finding a solution to migration flows roiling two continents as people make their way to the United States.
Biden requests $106 bn for Ukraine, Israel, border
President Joe Biden requested urgent military aid for Ukraine and Israel in a massive $106 billion security package Friday, but he faces a tough battle to get it through a paralyzed US Congress.
Uncertainty still surrounds Gaza hospital strike
Was Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza hit by Israeli fire? Or did it become the victim of a misfired Palestinian rocket? How many civilians were killed?
US budget deficit widens to $1.7 tn on lower tax revenue
The US budget deficit for the past year widened to $1.7 trillion, government data showed on Friday, in a development that could add pressure on President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection in 2024.
Macron says Qatar played 'very important role' in release of US hostages held by Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said Qatar had played a key role in the release by Palestinian militant group Hamas of two American hostages held since its attack against Israel on October 7, adding he was confident of further releases.
Hamas frees two US hostages as Israel readies Gaza invasion
Israel confirmed on Friday that Hamas had released two Americans among more than 200 hostages abducted earlier this month as it kept up its unrelenting bombing of Gaza in response to the Islamists' unprecedented attacks across the border.
Republicans back to drawing board in quest for US House leader
A damaging, weeks-long Republican leadership crisis deepened further Friday, leaving the paralyzed US legislature unable to perform even basic functions like funding the government and addressing growing national security concerns.
Hamas hostage relatives urge Red Cross to help free them
Relatives of some of the 200 people taken hostage by Islamist group Hamas in its October 7 assault in Israel urged the Red Cross Friday for help, saying more had to be done to free them.
Republicans drop Trump ally as US House speaker nominee
Republicans dropped conservative hard-liner Jim Jordan as their nominee to lead the US House of Representatives in a secret ballot Friday after he failed to secure victory on the floor for the third time.
US, EU show united front on Israel, Ukraine
President Joe Biden and European Union leaders delivered a message of unity Friday on the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine wars, despite worries that political paralysis in Washington could hamper US aid for its allies.
Republican-led US House rejects Trump ally's third bid for speaker
Lawmakers voted to reject hard-line conservative Jim Jordan's bid for speaker of the US House of Representatives for a third time on Friday, compounding the chaos that has left the government without a functioning legislative branch for weeks.
Soldiers rally, locals flee as Israel northern border heats up
Soldiers are everywhere and the last residents are hurriedly packing in the northern town of Kiryat Shmona where Israel fears Lebanon's Hezbollah could open up a second front in its war with Hamas.
Italy's Meloni announces separation from partner after sleazy remarks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday she was separating from her partner, with whom she has a daughter, after he was recorded making sleazy comments.
Italy's Meloni says leaving partner after sleazy remarks
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday she was separating from her partner, with whom she has a daughter, after he was recorded making sleazy comments.
Biden requests $106 bln package, including Ukraine, Israel funds
US President Joe Biden urgently requested Friday military aid for Ukraine and Israel in a massive $106 billion national security package, but Republican paralysis in Congress means it will hit an immediate wall.
Deposed Niger president's lawyers deny escape bid
Lawyers for Niger's ousted president on Friday rejected claims by the new military rulers that he had tried to escape, as France said its forces would be gone from the West African country by year's end as planned.
Lebanon national carrier halves flights amid fears of Israel war
Lebanon's national carrier Friday said it was cutting more than half of its flights as tensions along the border with Israel prompted more Western countries to warn against travel to Lebanon.
Gazans await 'life and death' aid, Israel readies invasion
Thousands of tonnes of "life and death" aid for Gaza should be delivered soon, the United Nations said Friday, to relieve a "beyond catastrophic" situation after unrelenting Israeli bombing in response to an unprecedented Hamas attack.
Leaderless US House ends week where it started - in limbo
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives was closing out a third week of dysfunction Friday, no nearer to replacing its ousted leader and with no realistic plan to end one of its worst institutional crises in decades.