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Journal retracts study linking apple cider vinegar to weight loss
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Chile puts forward ex-president Bachelet for UN top job
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'We're gonna help': Trump to the rescue of struggling Argentina
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France's Macron warns against 'survival of the fittest' in world affairs
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US hails 'gladiator' DeChambeau as Ryder Cup controversy swirls
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YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
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Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale dies aged 87
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Kane 'welcome' to make Spurs return: Frank
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Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory, in sudden shift
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Real Madrid thrash Levante as Mbappe hits brace
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Isak scores first Liverpool goal in League Cup win, Chelsea survive scare
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US stocks retreat from records as tech giants fall
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Escalatorgate: White House urges probe into Trump UN malfunctions
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Zelensky says China could force Russia to stop Ukraine war
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Claudia Cardinale: single mother who survived rape to be a screen queen
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With smiles and daggers at UN, Lula and Trump agree to meet
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Iran meets Europeans but no breakthrough as Tehran pushes back
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Trump says Kyiv can win back 'all of Ukraine' in major shift
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US veterans confident in four Ryder Cup rookies
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Ecuador's president claims narco gang behind fuel price protests
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Qatar's ruler says to keep efforts to broker Gaza truce despite strike
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Pakistan stay alive in Asia Cup with win over Sri Lanka
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S.Korea leader at UN vows to end 'vicious cycle' with North
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Four years in prison for woman who plotted to sell Elvis's Graceland
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'Greatest con job ever': Trump trashes climate science at UN
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Schools shut, flights axed as Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong, south China
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Celtics star Tatum doesn't rule out playing this NBA season
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Trump says NATO nations should shoot down Russian jets breaching airspace
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Trump says at Milei talks that Argentina does not 'need' bailout
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Iran meets Europeans but no sign of sanctions breakthrough
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NBA icon Jordan's insights help Europe's Donald at Ryder Cup
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Powell warns of inflation risks if US Fed cuts rates 'too aggressively'
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Arteta slams 'handbrake' criticism as Arsenal boss defends tactics
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Jimmy Kimmel back on the air, but faces partial boycott
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Triumphant Kenyan athletes receive raucous welcome home from Tokyo worlds
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NASA says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
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Stokes 'on track' for Ashes as England name squad
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Djokovic to play Shanghai Masters in October
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In US Ryder Cup pay spat, Schauffele and Cantlay giving all to charity
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Congo's Nobel winner Mukwege pins hopes on new film
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Scheffler expects Trump visit to boost USA at Ryder Cup
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Top Madrid museum opens Gaza photo exhibition
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Frank unfazed by trophy expectations at Spurs
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US says dismantled telecoms shutdown threat during UN summit
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Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years
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Cities face risk of water shortages in coming decades: study
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Trump mocks UN on peace and migration in blistering return
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Stokes named as England captain for Ashes tour
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A deadly virus has swept through Zurich's zoo, killing three Asian elephants in a month and leaving experts stumped as to how to stop its spread.

When Russia leaves, what's next for the International Space Station?
Russia's announcement this week that it will leave the International Space Station "after 2024" raises critical questions about the outpost's future viability.

Gorgosaurus sells for $6.1 mn at New York auction
The first skeleton of a Gorgosaurus dinosaur to go under the hammer sold for $6.1 million at auction in New York Thursday, Sotheby's said.

UK sea levels rising quicker than century ago: study
Sea levels are increasing around Britain at a far faster rate than a century ago while the country is warming slightly more than the global average, leading meteorologists said Thursday.

NASA details plans to bring back Mars rock samples
NASA plans to bring 30 Martian rock samples back to Earth in 2033, the agency said Wednesday -- and is sending two small helicopters to help the mission.

Fourth person 'cured' of HIV, but is a less risky cure in sight?
AIDS researchers announced on Wednesday that a fourth person has been "cured" of HIV, but the dangerous procedure for patients also battling cancer may be little comfort for the tens of millions living with the virus worldwide.

Pair of new studies point to natural Covid origin
An animal market in China's Wuhan really was the epicenter of the Covid pandemic, according to a pair of new studies in the journal Science published Tuesday that claimed to have tipped the balance in the debate about the virus' origins.

Firefighters make progress battling latest California blaze
Firefighters made progress battling California's largest wildfire of the summer on Tuesday, with more than one-quarter of the blaze near Yosemite National Park contained.

Russia to quit International Space Station 'after 2024'
Russia said on Tuesday it was leaving the International Space Station "after 2024", amid tensions with the West, in a move analysts warned could lead to a halt to manned flights.

Record number of French regions face water restrictions
A record 90 out of 96 mainland French regions face water restrictions due to an ongoing drought, official figures showed on Tuesday, as scorching temperatures and low rainfall cause supply shortages in many areas.

Airbus tests A400M military plane as water bomber
Airbus said Tuesday it had successfully tested its A400M military transporter as a water bomber as heatwaves cause an increasing number of wildfires during the summer in Europe.

Alibaba seeks dual-primary listing in Hong Kong
E-commerce giant Alibaba said Tuesday it will seek a primary listing in Hong Kong, potentially giving access to China's vast pool of investors, as mainland officials indicate a long-running crackdown on the tech sector could be coming to an end.

Greek firefighters battle inferno 'disaster' at natural park
Greek firefighters battled wildfires on three fronts Monday as flames destroyed around 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres) of woodland in one of the country's most important protected habitats.

Chinese astronauts set up new lab on space station
Astronauts entered the new lab module of China's space station for the first time Monday, in a major step towards completing the orbital outpost by the end of the year.

China swelters under record heat
Cities across China were on red alert for heatwaves on Monday, as tens of millions of people were warned to stay indoors and record temperatures strained energy supply.

Vanilla spice: arid Israel produces potent tropical pods
In his busy Tel Aviv restaurant, chef Yair Yosefi adds a magic ingredient to his signature cake: Israel's first commercially produced vanilla providing what devotees claim is perhaps the strongest ever flavour.

Thousands evacuated as California wildfire grows
A fierce California wildfire expanded early Sunday burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations, as tens of millions of Americans sweltered through scorching heat with already record-setting temperatures due to climb even further.

Greece battles fierce wildfires amid Europe heatwaves
Greece on Sunday battled four major wildfires that have forced hundreds to evacuate, as soaring temperatures there and in Spain raised fears of more blazes.

China launches second of three space station modules
China on Sunday launched the second of three modules needed to complete its new space station, state media reported, the latest step in Beijing's ambitious space programme.

US heat wave soars as California wildfire rages
Tens of millions of Americans already baking in a scorching heat wave braced Saturday for record-setting temperatures to climb, while a major fire ravaged part of California.

Battered by climate change, Latin America must brace for worse: report
Floods, heat waves and the longest drought in 1,000 years: Latin America is grappling with devastating climate change impacts that will only get worse, a World Meteorological Organization report warned Friday.

Italy heatwave peaks with 16 cities on red alert as Tuscany burns
Italy faced the hottest day of the current heatwave Friday with red extreme heat warnings issued for 16 cities across the country, as firefighters battled blazes up and down the country.

String theory: NASA Mars rover discovers mystery object
Is it tumbleweed? A piece of fishing line? Spaghetti?

Most countries 'woefully unprepared' for changing climate: analysis
Major economies such as India, Brazil and Russia face "cascading" crises driven by climate change such as food insecurity, energy shortages and civil unrest, an industry analysis warned Thursday.

Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products
Heated tobacco products have soared in popularity as a "smoke free" alternative to cigarettes in recent years, but a peer-reviewed report has suggested their emissions could be considered smoke -- a claim strongly rejected by the tobacco industry.

Vienna's horse-drawn carriages feel the heat
As much of Europe stifles under record high temperatures, Vienna's "fiaker" horse carriage drivers fear for their future with animal rights activists turning up the heat.

Webb telescope may have already found most distant known galaxy
Just a week after its first images were shown to the world, the James Webb Space Telescope may have found a galaxy that existed 13.5 billion years ago, a scientist who analyzed the data said Wednesday.

Biden vows climate action as heat waves slam US, Europe
US President Joe Biden unveiled a series of executive measures Wednesday to combat climate change and pledged more to follow, seeking to advance his environmental agenda stalled by unsupportive lawmakers and a conservative Supreme Court.

Climate activists block UK's busiest motorway after deadly heatwave
Climate demonstrators on Wednesday triggered a lengthy tailback on Britain's busiest motorway, warning that a record-breaking heatwave was a dire reminder for urgent action.

NASA's new Moon rocket to launch as soon as August 29
Mark your calendars: NASA's Artemis program to return to the Moon could launch its first uncrewed test flight as soon as August 29, the agency said Wednesday.

Europe counts cost of heatwave as Spain PM says more than 500 died
Spain's prime minister said "more than 500 people died" during a 10-day heatwave as Europe counts the cost of a record period of extreme temperatures.

Why Biden's climate agenda has faltered
President Joe Biden ran for office on a pledge to tackle the global climate crisis.