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Pawol becomes first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball
AFP - 9m ago
Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday …
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia summit confirmed
AFP - 1h ago
Ukraine won't surrender land to Russia to buy peace, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday, after Washington and …
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UK police arrest hundreds for backing banned pro-Palestine group
AFP - 1h ago
Police in London arrested 466 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest backing …
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Chad court jails ex-PM, opposition leader for 20 years
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A court in Chad jailed former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra for 20 years Saturday, convicting him of …
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Thousands protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli govt move to expand Gaza war
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Thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for an end to the war in Gaza, a day after the Israeli …
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UK arrests 365 backing banned pro-Palestine group
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Police in London arrested at least 365 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action, at the latest and largest …
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Pawol becomes first woman to umpire in MLB
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Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday …
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Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talks
AFP - 3h ago
Talks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress …
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UK arrests 200 backing banned pro-Palestine group
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Police in London arrested at least 200 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action at the latest and largest protest …
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Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb
AFP - 6h ago
Twin cathedral bells rang in unison Saturday in Japan's Nagasaki for the first time since the atomic bombing of the city …
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Russia cautious on Armenia-Azerbaijan deal, Iran reject border corridor
AFP - 6h ago
Russia cautiously welcomed a US-brokered draft deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Saturday, but Moscow's regional …
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Historic Spanish mosque-cathedral reopens after blaze
AFP - 7h ago
A fire at a historic mosque-turned-cathedral in Cordoba in southern Spain caused only "very localised damage," the …
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UN plastic pollution treaty talks floundering
AFP - 5h ago
Talks on forging a groundbreaking treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were floundering Saturday, with …
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Greeks count cost of wildfire 'tragedy' near Athens
AFP - 10h ago
In the municipality of Palaia Fokaia, an hour's drive south of Athens, a typical bucolic Greek landscape of olive groves …
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Sesko completes Manchester United's new-look forward line-up
AFP - 12h ago
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third forward the 20-time …
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Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far
AFP - 9h ago
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to …
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Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko: club
AFP - 23m ago
Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English …
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia confirm summit
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Ukraine won't give up land to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned early on Saturday, hours after Washington and …
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Trump demands $1bn from University of California over UCLA protests
AFP - 17h ago
President Donald Trump demanded a massive $1 billion fine from the prestigious University of California system on Friday …
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Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday
AFP - 18h ago
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in one week in Alaska, and …
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Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'
Aug 08 2025
Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, US President Donald Trump said …
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Israel plans to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism
Aug 08 2025
Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's …
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US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dead at 97
Aug 08 2025
US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 Moon mission which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a …
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Trump says to meet Putin next Friday in Alaska
Aug 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in one week in Alaska, and …
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Fire extinguished, historic mosque-cathedral in southern Spain 'saved'
Aug 08 2025
A fire broke out in the historic mosque-turned-cathedral in Cordoba on Friday but the monument was saved as firefighters …
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Fire contained, historic mosque-cathedral in southern Spain 'saved'
Aug 08 2025
A fire broke out in the historic mosque-turned-cathedral in Cordoba on Friday but the monument was saved as firefighters …
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US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of imperiled Apollo 13, dead at 97
Aug 08 2025
US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 Moon mission which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a …
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Trump says will meet with Putin 'very shortly'
Aug 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet "very shortly" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and …
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Gold futures hit record on US tariff shock; mixed day for stocks
Aug 08 2025
Gold futures hit a record high Friday following reports of an unexpected tariff on the precious metal as global stocks …
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Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan committed to end fighting 'forever'
Aug 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday Armenia and Azerbaijan had committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, …
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US astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dead at 97
Aug 08 2025
US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the Moon which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after …
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French firefighters optimistic after controlling vast wildfire
Aug 08 2025
French authorities said Friday that they were counting on better weather conditions to help put out the country's …
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Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza
Aug 08 2025
Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich …
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Gold futures hit record on US tariff shock, stocks wobble
Aug 08 2025
Gold futures hit a record high Friday after reports of an unexpected tariff on the precious metal, while stock markets …
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Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds
Aug 08 2025
Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries …
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Putin taps key allies ahead of Trump summit, sanctions deadline
Aug 08 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held consultations with the leaders of China and India, seeking support from …
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Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism
Aug 08 2025
Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's …
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Husband feared Australia's mushroom killer had poisoned him before
Aug 08 2025
Australia's recently convicted mushroom murderer also tried to poison her husband with bolognese pasta and chicken korma …
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Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City after approving new war plan
Aug 08 2025
Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and …
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Australian mushroom murderer accused of poisoning husband
Aug 08 2025
Australia's recently convicted mushroom murderer also tried to poison her husband with bolognese pasta and chicken korma …
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Israeli army will 'take control' of Gaza City: PM's office
Aug 08 2025
Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military to "take …
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Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
Aug 08 2025
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" …
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New species teem in Cambodia's threatened karst
Aug 08 2025
A biologist might go a lifetime without discovering a new species. It took a team exploring Cambodia's limestone karst a …
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Parisians hot under the collar over A/C in apartments
Aug 08 2025
As summer temperatures rise, many Parisians are warming to the idea of installing air conditioning in their apartments, …
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Library user borrows rare Chinese artwork, returns fakes: US officials
Aug 08 2025
A California library user who allegedly took home rare Chinese manuscripts and returned fake ones in their place has …
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Crypto group reportedly says it planned sex toy tosses at WNBA games
Aug 08 2025
A cryptocurrency group has said it organized a spate of "stunts" in which sex toys were tossed on courts at WNBA games, …
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US raises bounty on Venezuela's Maduro to $50 mn
Aug 08 2025
The United States doubled its bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro -- who faces federal drug trafficking …
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Trump says would meet Putin without Zelensky sit-down
Aug 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would meet with Vladimir Putin for upcoming talks on the Ukraine war even if …
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WHO says nearly 100,000 struck with cholera in Sudan
Aug 08 2025
The World Health Organization on Thursday said nearly 100,000 cholera cases had been reported in Sudan since July last …
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US partners seek relief as Trump tariffs upend global trade
Aug 08 2025
President Donald Trump's steeper global tariffs came into effect Thursday, leaving dozens of US partners scrambling to …
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Israeli airline's Paris offices daubed with red paint, slogans
Aug 08 2025
Red paint and slogans were daubed at the entry to the offices of national Israeli airline El Al in Paris, with Israel …
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OpenAI releases ChatGPT-5 as AI race accelerates
Aug 08 2025
OpenAI released a keenly awaited new generation of its hallmark ChatGPT on Thursday, touting "significant" advancements …
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US uses war rhetoric, Superman to recruit for migrant crackdown
Aug 08 2025
From Uncle Sam to Superman, the US government is deploying patriotic icons and increasingly warlike rhetoric to recruit …
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Lebanon cabinet meets again on Hezbollah disarmament
Aug 08 2025
Lebanon's cabinet met on Thursday for the second time in days to discuss disarming Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed …
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US judge orders temporary halt to new 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction
Aug 07 2025
A US federal judge ordered a temporary pause on Thursday to further construction of the migrant detention center in the …
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Trump demands new US census as redistricting war spreads
Aug 07 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered officials to work on a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, as …
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Huge wildfire in southern France now under control
Aug 07 2025
France's biggest wildfire this summer has been brought under control, authorities said Thursday, after it killed one …
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Netanyahu says Israel to control not govern Gaza
Aug 07 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday Israel plans to take full control of Gaza but does not intend to …
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Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting to be held in 'days'
Aug 07 2025
The Kremlin said on Thursday that a summit on Ukraine between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir …
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A French sailor's personal 'Plastic Odyssey'
Aug 07 2025
Simon Bernard's private war on plastic pollution began in 2016.
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Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days'
Aug 07 2025
The Kremlin said on Thursday that a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on …
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France seeks to 'stabilise' wildfire raging in south
Aug 07 2025
French firefighters said Thursday they were hoping to halt the country's biggest wildfire this summer that has left one …
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Israel security cabinet to discuss Gaza war plans
Aug 07 2025
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, as the families of hostages …
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UK pensioner, student arrested for backing Palestine Action
Aug 07 2025
Pensioner Marji Mansfield never imagined she would end up suspected of terrorism for protesting against the banning of a …
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Israeli security cabinet to discuss future Gaza war plans
Aug 07 2025
Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, local media reported, as …
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Israeli security cabinet to hold talks over future Gaza war plans
Aug 07 2025
Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as …
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UK says first migrants held under return deal with France
Aug 07 2025
The UK said Thursday it had detained the first migrants under a new "one-in, one-out" deal with France in which it can …
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Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days', venue set: Kremlin
Aug 07 2025
The Kremlin said Thursday that a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was set for the "coming …
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Higher US tariffs kick in for dozens of trading partners
Aug 07 2025
The United States began charging higher tariffs on goods from dozens of trading partners Thursday, in a major escalation …
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Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action
Aug 07 2025
A remote Pacific nation selling passports to fund climate action has approved just six applicants since early this year, …
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Cockatoos can bust a move: Australian research
Aug 07 2025
Cockatoo birds are renowned in Australia for their raucous singing, but researchers said Thursday they also boast an …
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Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
Aug 07 2025
Donald Trump said he could meet with Vladimir Putin "very soon," following what the US president described as highly …
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Japanese population sees record drop in 2024
Aug 07 2025
The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024, official data …
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Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies
Aug 07 2025
Higher US tariffs came into effect for dozens of economies Thursday, drastically raising the stakes in President Donald …
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World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
Aug 07 2025
Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but …
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Dangerous dreams: Inside internet's 'sleepmaxxing' craze
Aug 07 2025
From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that …
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Sudan says army destroys Emirati aircraft, killing 40 mercenaries
Aug 07 2025
Sudan's air force has destroyed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries as it landed at a …
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Mexican president backs threatened female football referee
Aug 07 2025
A female Mexican football referee who fell victim to online threats after refereeing a men's match between Monterrey and …
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Rare 'Hobbit' first edition auctioned for £43,000
Aug 07 2025
A rare first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" sold for 43,000 pounds ($57,000) at auction on Wednesday, after it …
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Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat
Aug 07 2025
Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a …
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Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline looms
Aug 07 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of …
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Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects cabinet decision to disarm it
Aug 06 2025
Hezbollah said Wednesday that it would treat a Lebanese government decision to disarm the militant group "as if it did …
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White House says Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky
Aug 06 2025
Donald Trump could meet as early as next week with Vladimir Putin following what the US president described as "highly …
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Grok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photographs
Aug 06 2025
This image by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa shows a skeletal, underfed girl in Gaza, where Israel's blockade has …
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Israel orders army to execute govt decisions on Gaza
Aug 06 2025
Israel's military will have to execute any government decisions on Gaza, the defence minister said Wednesday after …
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Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline approaches
Aug 06 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of …
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France wildfire kills one as Spanish resort blaze 'stabilised'
Aug 06 2025
French firefighters on Wednesday battled to halt the spread of a wildfire in the south of the country that has left one …
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Trump calls Putin-Witkoff talks 'highly productive' but sanctions still due
Aug 06 2025
President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed talks between his envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine as …
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France wildfire kills one as Spanish resort evacuated
Aug 06 2025
French firefighters on Wednesday battled to halt the spread of a wildfire in the south of the country that has left one …
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Pro-Trump nationalist becomes Poland's new president
Aug 06 2025
New nationalist President Karol Nawrocki called for a "sovereign Poland" and promised to "fight those who are pushing …
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Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Aug 06 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin held "constructive" talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the …
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Putin meets US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline
Aug 06 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, two days ahead of …
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Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Aug 06 2025
Sun-seekers crowded onto the beach in Mariupol in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine -- a devastated city which Moscow …
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Lavish 'Grand Mariage' weddings celebrate Comoros tradition, society
Aug 06 2025
It is wedding season in the Comoros, when the diaspora return to the tiny Indian Ocean islands for days-long …
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US envoy Witkoff arrives in Russia ahead of sanctions deadline
Aug 06 2025
US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, state media reported, where he will meet with Russian leadership …
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Bangladesh mystic singers face Islamist backlash
Aug 06 2025
Sufi singer Jamal has spent decades devoted to his craft but now fears for his future as hardline Islamists gain ground …
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Rugby Australia relaxes 'redundant' limit on foreign-based players
Aug 06 2025
Rugby Australia has signalled that more overseas-based players will be allowed to represent the Wallabies, shifting away …
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How Trump's love for TV is shaping US diplomacy
Aug 06 2025
Donald Trump's sudden concern about starving Palestinians was a major shift for the US president, who had previously …
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NFL buys 10% stake in ESPN, which buys NFL Network, RedZone
Aug 06 2025
The NFL sold its NFL Network and Sunday RedZone television show to ESPN on Tuesday in exchange for a 10% equity stake in …
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Hiroshima marks 80 years as US-Russia nuclear tensions rise
Aug 06 2025
Japan marked 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a ceremony reminding the world of the …
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeking Trump pardon: lawyer
Aug 06 2025
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is to be sentenced in October for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, is …
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NASA races to put nuclear reactors on Moon and Mars
Aug 06 2025
The United States is rushing to put nuclear power reactors on the Moon and Mars, and hopes to launch the first system by …
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