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Pakistan's military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz
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Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock Pistons
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US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict
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Nations gather for first-ever conference on fossil fuel exit
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Money, lobbyists, inertia: why fossil fuels are so hard to quit
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France summons Elon Musk over X probe
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'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Wemby, Jokic finalists for NBA MVP
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Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'
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Rahm coasts to LIV Golf win in Mexico City
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Fitzpatrick survives Scheffler playoff to win RBC Heritage
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Thunder thrash Suns, Celtics crush Sixers in NBA playoff openers
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Bulgaria's former president tops parliamentary vote
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Kenyans Korir, Lokedi seek to repeat at Boston Marathon
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AC Milan, Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
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Spring double keeps Racing 92 in Top 14 play-off hunt with Paris derby win
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Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
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History haunts Arsenal as Man City take control of title race
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AC Milan and Juventus close in on Champions League qualification
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Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
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Celtics crush Sixers as Tatum and Brown shine in playoff opener
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Guardiola warns title not won yet as Man City hunt down Arsenal
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Arteta tells Arsenal to 'go again' in pursuit of Premier League title
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Treble-chasing Bayern put beer showers on ice despite title win
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Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
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Arya, Connolly help Punjab hammer Lucknow in IPL
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Man City beat Arsenal to seize control of title race, Liverpool win
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Kane scores as Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title
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Balogun continues Monaco scoring streak, Rennes boost Champions League hopes
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Trump orders negotiators to Pakistan, but Iran on the fence over talks
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Haaland gives Man City edge over Arsenal in Premier League title showdown
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Slot hails Liverpool mentality after last-gasp derby winner
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Top boss vows 'no sitting still' as rugby bids to conquer US
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Fils wins on Barcelona clay with French Open looming
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'Super Mario Galaxy' rules N. America box office for third week
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Liverpool snatch derby win ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
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Evenepoel outsprints Skjelmose to win Amstel Gold Race
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Rabiot fires AC Milan to verge of Champions League return
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Liverpool beat Everton ahead of City-Arsenal showdown
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Rabiot fires AC Milan past Verona to verge of Champions League return
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UK PM vows to find arsonists of London Jewish sites
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Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season
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Shelton wins fifth ATP title with victory in Munich
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UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
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Trump again threatens Iran infrastructure as he orders negotiators to Pakistan
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European military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'
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Iran vowed on Thursday to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US President Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about military action over the crackdown on protesters.
Danish PM says US ambition to take Greenland 'remains intact'
Washington's ambition to take control of Greenland remained intact, Denmark said on Thursday, as a European military mission arrived on the mineral-rich strategic Arctic island, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia.
Iran protester not sentenced to death, Trump says to 'watch it and see'
An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death, the judiciary said Thursday, while Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action.
Uganda opposition says voting deliberately delayed amid internet blackout
Uganda's opposition said voting had been deliberately delayed in Thursday's election as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet blackout and a police crackdown.
Oil plunges after Trump's Iran comments, Asian markets mixed
Oil slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on Iran, while Asian markets were mixed after Wall Street edged lower the previous day.
China's top diplomat calls Carney visit 'turning point' in ties
China's top diplomat said Thursday that a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing marked a "turning point" in the two countries' long acrimonious relationship.
New Zealand warned Pacific neighbour over oil smuggling 'shadow fleet'
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Greenlanders torn between anxiety and relief after White House talks
Greenland's residents expressed a mix of anxiety and relief after a meeting was held Wednesday in the White House between officials from the United States, Denmark and the island at the centre of President Donald Trump's focus.
Asia markets mixed, oil falls after Trump's Iran comments
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AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction
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Dreams on hold for Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps
Books tucked under their arms, children file into a small classroom in Bangladesh's vast refugee camps, home to more than a million Rohingya who have fled neighbouring Myanmar.
Canada's Carney in Beijing for trade talks with Chinese leaders
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with top Chinese leaders in Beijing on Thursday, hoping to repair a long acrimonious relationship as he pulls away from traditional ally the United States.
Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing
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A year of Trump: US health policy reshaped in RFK Jr's image
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One year in, Trump shattering global order
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Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader after call
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had held a "long call" with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, the first known contact between the two leaders since the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.
Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, even as Washington moved to reduce its footprint at a major US military base in Qatar amid mounting pressure in its standoff with Tehran.
Trump says Greenland will 'work out' after Denmark fails to bridge gap
US President Donald Trump held open the possibility Wednesday for a resolution on his designs over Greenland after Denmark's top diplomat said he failed to change the administration's mind on wanting to conquer the island.
Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo
President Ahmed al-Sharaa repeated calls on Wednesday for Syria's Kurds to integrate into the state, as the army deployed reinforcements near a Kurdish-held area east of Aleppo following deadly clashes in the city.
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US designs on Greenland
Denmark's top diplomat said Wednesday he failed to change the mind of US President Donald Trump's administration on his threats to seize Greenland after flying to the White House for talks.
Venezuela looking to 'new era' after Maduro ouster, says interim leader
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political rivals, following the US ouster of her former boss Nicolas Maduro.
UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked.
Denmark, Greenland wrap up crunch White House talks
Denmark and Greenland's top diplomats held high-stakes talks Wednesday at the White House, with no immediate signs of a breakthrough on President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the Arctic island.
Fifteen journalists among prisoners released from Venezuelan jails
Venezuela has freed 15 journalists, including a leading opposition figure, as the slow release of political prisoners begun after Nicolas Maduro's ouster continues, activists said Wednesday.
US pulls some personnel from Qatar as Iran warns of response to attack
Iran warned the United States on Wednesday that it was capable of responding to any attack, as Washington appeared to be pulling personnel out of a base that Iran targeted in a strike last year.