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French consumer group seeks Perrier sales ban
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Gaza civil defence says dozens killed in Israeli strikes
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Typhoon Ragasa hits south China after killing 15 in Taiwan
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Russia-linked disinfo campaign targets Moldovan election
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Danish PM to apologise to victims of Greenland forced contraception
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Wiretapping scandal goes to court in Greece
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Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans after 'stupid' red card
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UK rail operators set for new EU border checks
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S. Korea's ex-first lady goes on trial in corruption case
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Modern-day Colombian guerrillas are mere druglords: ex-FARC commander
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Australian telco giant slapped with $66 million fine over 'appalling' conduct
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TV host Kimmel says 'anti-American' for govt to threaten comedians
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Massive sinkhole in Bangkok street forces evacuations
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Alcaraz expects Sinner to come back stronger after US Open loss
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Japan PM says Palestine state recognition 'when not if'
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14 killed by lake burst in Taiwan as Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc
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Trump lashes out as suspended TV host Kimmel returns to air
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Yankees clinch MLB playoff berth with walk-off win over White Sox
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Australia lose fullback Kellaway ahead of Bledisloe Cup
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Race for rare minerals brings boom to Tajikistan's mines
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France to host DR Congo emergency conference as Kinshasa calls for aid
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Iran's carpet industry unravelling under sanctions
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No pause for food delivery riders during Pakistan's monsoon
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Asia markets waver after Wall St retreats from record
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Brilliant Marquez poised to seal seventh MotoGP title in Japan
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14 killed by lake burst in Taiwan as Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc
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China steps into spotlight at UN climate talks
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Guineans approve new constitution by wide margin, pave way for elections
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WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban
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Chile puts forward ex-president Bachelet for UN top job
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From Pakistan to Ukraine to Venezuela to vast stretches of sub-Saharan Africa, rising crises and climate disasters are taking an added toll on the most vulnerable -- children deprived of school.
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Queen Elizabeth II smiling at children waving Kenyan flags and the Union Jack, alighting from the "Royal Train" or shaking hands with a curious little boy -- are all previously unseen images from an enormous archive taken by celebrated photojournalist Mohamed Amin.
Long lost moon could have been responsible for Saturn's rings
Discovered by Galileo 400 years ago, the rings of Saturn are about the most striking thing astronomers with small telescopes can spot in our solar system.
Biden administration seeks to tap into offshore wind
The Biden administration announced plans on Thursday to expand the use of wind energy by building floating offshore wind platforms.
Mars rover sees hints of past life in latest rock samples
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has detected its highest concentrations yet of organic molecules, in a potential signal of ancient microbes that scientists are eager to confirm when the rock samples are eventually brought to Earth.
Welsh turn against Prince William's new title
The faded photo shows two tiny but unmistakeable figures atop Wales' imposing Caernarfon Castle, a snapshot taken by a schoolgirl in 1969 that captured a moment in history.
Provenance probe of Nazi era trove goes on display in Bern
When a Bern museum inherited a spectacular collection of some 1,600 artworks, including by masters like Monet, Gauguin and Picasso, it spent seven months mulling whether to accept the offer.
Shy male albatrosses prefer divorce to confrontation: study
Most albatrosses mate for life but shy males who avoid confrontation are more likely to get dumped, researchers said Wednesday, adding it was the first time personality had been shown to predict divorce in a wild animal.
Sudanese recall queen's visit in years before partition
It has been more than 50 years since Queen Elizabeth II visited Sudan but there are still some who remember her tour of the formerly British-ruled territory in its first decade of independence.
Five minute walks best way to comfort crying babies, says study
Science has perfected the answer to calming a crying baby: Hold and walk with them for five minutes.
Thai pop-up wins fans with crunchless cricket burgers
There's no crunch or crackle, but crickets are on the menu at one Bangkok pop-up serving fusion bug burgers, demonstrating the latest way to incorporate the protein-rich meat into food -- direct from Thailand's farms.
New king visits a tense and changing Northern Ireland
As he tours the four corners of his fractious new kingdom, Charles III faces the most testing task of reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
NASA's Moon mission pushed back, again
NASA is now targeting September 27 as the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, the agency said in a blog post Monday.
Ex-Google CEO says Ukraine proves value of IT in war
Ukraine has been a very effective proving ground for the use of contemporary information technology in war, from satellite dishes to smartphone apps, Eric Schmidt, the former Google chief executive, said Monday.
Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket crashes in setback for space tourism
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket carrying research payloads crashed shortly after liftoff from Texas on Monday, but the capsule carrying experiments escaped and floated safely back to Earth.
Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket crashes, capsule recovered
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket carrying research payloads crashed shortly after liftoff on Monday, but the capsule carrying experiments escaped and floated safely back to Earth, Jeff Bezos' space company said.
Webb telescope captures 'breathtaking' images of Orion Nebula
The wall of dense gas and dust resembles a massive winged creature, its glowing maw lit by a bright star as it soars through cosmic filaments.
Israel PM heads to Berlin for fresh pitch against Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid took off for Germany on Sunday, in his latest diplomatic effort to persuade Western powers to ditch a nuclear deal with Iran.
Queen's coffin heads to Scottish palace, historic church
The Palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will rest in the coming days, are both steeped in royal history -- and anti-English sentiment.
UN chief 'never seen climate carnage' like Pakistan floods
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday that he has "never seen climate carnage" on such a scale as he toured parts of Pakistan hit by floods, blaming wealthier countries for the devastation.
Trumpets proclaim Charles III as king in historic ceremony
Trumpets, cannon fire and cries of "God save the King" rang out on Saturday as Charles III was proclaimed king in a ceremony with roots dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.
Pentagon combines sea drones, AI to police Gulf region
Iran's recent seizure of unmanned US Navy boats shined a light on a pioneering Pentagon program to develop networks of air, surface and underwater drones for patrolling large regions, meshing their surveillance with artificial intelligence.
Why go back to the Moon?
On September 12, 1962, then US president John F Kennedy informed the public of his plan to put a man on the Moon by the end of the decade.
Westminster Abbey's role in Queen Elizabeth II's life
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey, the historic church in central London which has played a major role in her life.
NASA eyes two more dates in September for possible Moon launch
NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.
NASA may attempt Moon launch on September 23: official
NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.
Dutch city to ban meat ads in world first claim
The Dutch city of Haarlem is set to become the first in the world to ban advertisements for most meat because of its impact on climate change, officials said Wednesday.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks new fraud trial
Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on Monday asked for a new trial, saying a star prosecution witness showed up at her home saying he felt he had "done something wrong."
NASA's Webb catches Tarantula Nebula
A stellar nursery nicknamed the Tarantula Nebula has been captured in crisp detail by NASA's Webb telescope, revealing hitherto unseen features that deepen scientific understanding, the agency said Tuesday.
Filtered ferry engines hailed for tackling air pollution
A French ferry company has launched what it claims is the first vessel that uses filters to capture almost all air pollutants from the boat's exhaust fumes, sparking praise from campaigners and local authorities.
Berlin tech show facing up to era of energy scarcity
From portable solar panels to smart thermostats and "intelligent" radiators, exhibitors at the IFA tech show in Berlin are touting smart solutions for an energy-starved world.
China logs hottest August since records began
China has logged its hottest August since records began, state media reported Tuesday, following an unusually intense summer heat wave that parched rivers, scorched crops and triggered isolated blackouts.