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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
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The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi
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The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
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Bad COP, worse COP? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
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Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz
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Housing crisis set to dominate Spain's snap election
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US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
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Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
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After botched US execution, Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support
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New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
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Guinea-Bissau junta urges military unit loyal to ex-president to disarm
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Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
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Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
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Saudi Arabia says 3 dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
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'Never again Bolsonaro': thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
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Five children among 28 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
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Searing AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens London film festival
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Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
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Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union
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Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
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Trump plans to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
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Thousands march fearing return of a Bolsonaro presidency in Brazil
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WHO says cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports
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French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters
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Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from 'slumber'
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New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
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Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bio-weapon
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Pandemic-era controls barring migrants from claiming US asylum expire at midnight Thursday amid fears of chaos at the Mexican border, with a tough new policy spelling uncertainty for thousands seeking refuge in America.
UN rights council votes to strenthen monitoring of abuses in Sudan
The United Nations top rights body narrowly decided Thursday to beef up monitoring of abuses amid Sudan's spiralling conflict, despite vehement opposition from Khartoum.
Top US, China officials meet for 'candid' talks
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Vienna this week, the White House said Thursday, seeking to maintain communication amid soaring tensions including over Taiwan.
AFP holds minute of silence for journalist Arman Soldin killed in Ukraine
Journalists and staff of Agence France-Presse (AFP) in Paris and across the world held a minute of silence on Thursday to remember their colleague Arman Soldin who was killed earlier this week in Ukraine.
US accuses S.Africa of having supplied weapons to Russia
The US envoy to South Africa on Thursday accused the country of having covertly provided arms to Russia despite its professed neutrality in the Ukraine war, local media said.
Turkish candidate drops out days before presidential election
Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that raised the chances of an opposition first-round victory.
26 dead as Israel, Gaza militants trade fire for third day
Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence in months that has killed 26 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.
Pakistan's Supreme Court declares arrest of ex-PM Khan invalid
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan "invalid" after his detention two days ago sparked violent protests across the country.
Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes threaten to derail peace talks
Armenia and Azerbaijan on Thursday blamed each other for an exchange of fire along their restive border, which killed one person and wounded four days ahead of EU-hosted peace talks.
Turkish spoiler drops out in pre-election shock
Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey's tight presidential election in a shock move that raised the chances of an opposition first-round victory.
Yemen peace push 'serious' but next steps unclear: Saudi envoy
Warring parties in Yemen are "serious" about ending a devastating eight-year-old conflict but it is impossible to predict when direct talks, much less a breakthrough, might happen, Saudi Arabia's envoy told AFP.
Pakistan deploys security forces to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest
Security forces patrolled streets across Pakistan on Thursday and detained supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan, following violent protests over his arrest on corruption charges.
French MPs vote to require town halls to fly EU flag
France's National Assembly lower house passed a hard-fought bill early Thursday that would require town halls to fly both the French and European flags, as most already do.
Indonesian president says no real progress on Myanmar peace plan
Southeast Asian nations have made "no significant progress" on implementing a peace plan to end the bloodshed in Myanmar, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Thursday as a summit wrapped up.
Outcry as French mayor resigns after far-right attacks
The resignation of a French mayor targeted by the far right over plans to move an asylum-seekers' centre prompted a political outcry Thursday after he faced death threats and an arson attack on his home.
Zambia's president defends 'economic diplomacy' to escape debt
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said his copper-rich country needs to forge diverse economic partnerships worldwide to extract itself from a debt burden he described as a "python around our necks."
'Real partner': Erdogan's rival seeks softer foreign touch
If it comes to power in Sunday's elections, the Turkish opposition led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu pledges to restore trust with Washington and Europe while mending ties with Syria.
25 dead as Israel, Gaza militants trade fire for third day
Israel and Gaza militants traded more heavy fire early Thursday, the third day of the worst escalation of violence since the middle of last year over the Palestinian coastal enclave.
'A game of chance': Migrants battle glitchy app at US border
The fate of tens of thousands of people seeking asylum at the United States' southern border will, from Friday, hinge on an app that has just 2.5 stars in the App Store.
Chile's far right re-emerges after presidential defeat
Chile's far right may have received a bloody nose in a deeply divisive presidential race in 2021, but elections Sunday for a body that will rewrite the country's dictatorship-era constitution have shown it to be an enduring force.
US readies for asylum surge as Covid border rules expire
Pandemic-era rules that have prevented migrants from claiming asylum at the United States' southern border will expire Thursday, with tens of thousands of people expected to make their case over the coming weeks, further inflaming America's already heated immigration debate.
More than 71 mn people internally displaced worldwide in 2022
A "perfect storm" of overlapping crises forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, sending the number of internally displaced people to a record high, monitors said on Thursday.
Pakistan deploys army to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest
Troops were deployed in Pakistan's capital on Thursday after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan triggered two days of violent protests by his supporters.
Indonesia's Widodo says no real progress on Myanmar peace plan
Southeast Asian nations have made "no significant progress" on implementing a peace plan aimed at ending bloodshed in Myanmar, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Thursday, on the final day of a summit.
Imran Khan's U-turn from military's man to army critic
Former prime minister Imran Khan has gone from being the chosen one to a thorn in the side of Pakistan's military -- long considered the nation's political power brokers.
Trump refuses to accept 2020 defeat, mocks sexual abuse victim
A combative Donald Trump made a rare live appearance on longtime adversary CNN on Wednesday, repeating his false claims about the 2020 election, hurling insults and mocking a former magazine columnist he was found liable of sexually abusing and defaming.
Indonesia's Widodo says limited progress on Myanmar peace plan
Southeast Asian nations have made "no significant progress" on implementing a peace plan aimed at ending bloodshed in Myanmar, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Thursday, on the final day of a summit.
Combative Trump refuses to accept election defeat, mocks sexual abuse victim
A combative Donald Trump made a rare live appearance on CNN on Wednesday, repeating his false claims about the 2020 election, hurling insults and mocking a former magazine columnist he was found liable of sexually abusing and defaming.
Asian markets struggle as traders unmoved by US inflation data
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors shrugged at data showing US inflation fell further but only marginally, suggesting the Federal Reserve still had much to do in its battle against rising prices.
Migrants turn themselves in at US border as Trump-era rule expires
Jimmy Munoz had just turned himself in to US border police after crossing the Rio Grande from Mexico, the contours of the river still visible on the distant green plain.
Nicaraguan parliament dissolves local Red Cross
Nicaragua's parliament on Wednesday dissolved the local branch of the Red Cross, accusing it of taking sides in 2018 anti-government protests.
Pakistan calls out army to quell riots over ex-PM Khan's arrest
Pakistan's political turmoil intensified late Wednesday with violent nationwide protests swelling and the government deploying the military as former prime minister Imran Khan was remanded in custody for eight days on fresh corruption charges following his dramatic detention.