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Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with toxic mushrooms
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An Australian woman murdered her husband's parents and aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, …
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BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran
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BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday took aim at US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" import tariffs and recent …
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Trump hosts Netanyahu, hopes for Israel-Hamas deal 'this week'
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Monday US President Donald Trump, who expressed hope for a "deal …
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Desperate search for missing girls as nearly 80 dead in Texas floods
Jul 06 2025
Rescuers in Texas raced against time Sunday to find dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash …
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Trump slams former ally Musk's political party as 'ridiculous'
Jul 06 2025
President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed former ally Elon Musk's launching of a new political party as "ridiculous," …
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Netanyahu says Trump meeting could 'advance' Gaza deal ahead of Doha talks
Jul 06 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he hoped an upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump …
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'Into a void': Young US college graduates face employment crisis
Jul 06 2025
Over two years, Rebecca Atkins filed more than 250 job applications, and felt like every one was going into a gaping …
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'Simple Buddhist monk' Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
Jul 06 2025
Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on …
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Desperate search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll rises
Jul 06 2025
Rescuers in Texas raced against time Sunday to find dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash …
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BRICS nations hit out at Trump tariffs
Jul 06 2025
BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, but issued a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's …
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BRICS meeting in Rio hits out at Trump tariffs
Jul 06 2025
BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, issuing a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's …
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Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters as Alcaraz braces for Rublev test
Jul 06 2025
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a battling Elise Mertens to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz …
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Deep strikes as India hammer England in second Test
Jul 06 2025
Akash Deep took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time as India thrashed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston on …
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BRICS gather in Rio as Trump tariff wars loom
Jul 06 2025
BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, ready to issue a dark warning that US President Donald Trump's …
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Alcaraz seeks top gear at Wimbledon as Sabalenka stays calm
Jul 06 2025
Carlos Alcaraz faces a tricky test on Sunday against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev in his charge towards a third …
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Gaza truce talks to resume in Doha before Netanyahu heads to US
Jul 06 2025
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to resume Sunday in Doha for a Gaza truce and hostage release …
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Rescuers search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll hits 50
Jul 06 2025
Rescuers searched through the night early Sunday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in Texas, after …
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Israeli negotiators due in Qatar for Gaza truce talks
Jul 06 2025
An Israeli delegation was expected in Doha on Sunday for talks on a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, ahead of a …
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Search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll rises to 43
Jul 06 2025
Rescuers searched Saturday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential …
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Ozzy Osbourne brings curtain down as hometown goes wild for Black Sabbath
Jul 06 2025
Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne brought down the curtain on his stellar career with Black Sabbath on Saturday, rattling …
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Search for missing girls as Texas flood death toll rises to 32
Jul 05 2025
Rescuers searched Saturday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential …
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Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party
Jul 05 2025
Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said Saturday he had launched a new political party in the United …
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Israel agrees to Gaza truce talks
Jul 05 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending a team to Qatar Sunday for talks on a truce and hostage …
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Wimbledon champion Krejcikova crashes out in tears, Djokovic reaches century
Jul 05 2025
Barbora Krejcikova made a tearful Wimbledon exit as the defending champion crashed to a three-set defeat against Emma …
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Israel weighs response after Hamas says ready for Gaza truce talks
Jul 05 2025
Israel was considering its response on Saturday after Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a …
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US rescuers search for missing girls in deadly Texas flash floods
Jul 05 2025
Rescuers searched Saturday for 27 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential …
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Ozzy Osbourne set for swansong at Black Sabbath hometown gig
Jul 05 2025
Thousands of fans flocked to wild man rocker Ozzy Osborne's hometown of Birmingham Saturday for his final gig as Black …
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Death toll in Pakistan building collapse rises to 21
Jul 05 2025
The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in the Pakistani mega-city of Karachi rose to 21 on Saturday, …
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Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks 'immediately'
Jul 05 2025
Israel was considering its response on Saturday after Hamas said it was ready to start talks "immediately" on a …
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Family and football unite to bid Diogo Jota farewell
Jul 05 2025
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota and his brother were laid to rest on Saturday in their hometown, just days …
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'Childhood dream': Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
Jul 05 2025
The River Seine reopened to swimmers in Paris on Saturday morning, marking the first time since 1923 that bathers could …
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Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16 as Djokovic eyes century
Jul 05 2025
Wimbledon top seed Jannik Sinner crushed Pedro Martinez to reach the last 16 without losing a set on Saturday while …
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Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 16
Jul 05 2025
Rescue teams in Pakistan worked in searing heat and humidity on Saturday to recover residents trapped under the rubble …
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Texas flood toll rises to 24 as rescuers search for missing children
Jul 05 2025
Rescuers were desperately searching for at least 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp, officials said Friday, …
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Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
Jul 05 2025
The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's …
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Trump evokes Russia sanctions after largest assault on Ukraine
Jul 05 2025
US President Donald Trump said Russia just wanted to "keep killing people" and hinted at sanctions after Moscow …
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Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
Jul 05 2025
The death toll from flash floods in south-central Texas rose to 24 on Friday, officials said, as the search for at least …
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At least 13 dead, 20 missing in Texas flash flood
Jul 05 2025
At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than …
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Bombers and a 'beautiful bill' -- Trump celebrates US Independence Day
Jul 05 2025
US President Donald Trump signed his flagship tax and spending bill into law Friday, capping a grandiose White House …
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UK rock legends Oasis kick off 'historic' comeback tour
Jul 04 2025
British rock legends Oasis kicked off a hotly anticipated worldwide reunion tour Friday in Cardiff, delighting fans with …
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Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill on US Independence Day
Jul 04 2025
US President Donald Trump signed his flagship tax and spending bill into law Friday, capping a pomp-laden White House …
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Salah 'frightened' to return to Liverpool as fans mourn tragic Jota
Jul 04 2025
Mohamed Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him "frightened" to return to the …
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France says 'major issues' remain despite brandy price accord with China
Jul 04 2025
France on Friday praised China's steps to settle a trade dispute over European brandy imports but warned that "major …
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Hamas says holding consultations on Gaza truce proposal
Jul 04 2025
Hamas said Friday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian factions on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, …
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Search on for survivors of Pakistan building collapse
Jul 04 2025
A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least eight people and injuring nine others, …
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Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks
Jul 04 2025
A new fire broke out on Friday near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to …
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Second day of travel chaos as French air traffic controllers strike
Jul 04 2025
A strike by French air traffic controllers brought a second day of chaos to European skies Friday, with flights for …
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Russia brushes off talks after largest assault on Ukraine
Jul 04 2025
Russia on Friday said that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after pummelling the …
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Russia brushes of talks after largest assault on Ukraine
Jul 04 2025
Russia on Friday said that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after pummelling the …
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Dozens hurt in fuel station blast heard across Rome
Jul 04 2025
A huge explosion at a petrol station in a Rome suburb on Friday left 45 people hurt, two of them seriously, and rattled …
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Trump to sign 'big, beautiful' bill on US Independence Day
Jul 04 2025
US President Donald Trump prepared Friday to sign his flagship tax and spending bill in a pomp-laden Independence Day …
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France praises China Cognac progress, warns of unresolved issues
Jul 04 2025
France on Friday praised steps taken by China to settle a long-running trade dispute concerning European brandies but …
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Top gun Pogacar targets fourth Tour de France triumph
Jul 04 2025
The Tour de France sets off Saturday with superstar Tadej Pogacar and his rival Jonas Vingegaard sharing top billing …
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Pakistan building collapse kills 7
Jul 04 2025
A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring eight, officials …
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Meltdown: Swiss glaciers hit annual tipping point weeks early
Jul 04 2025
The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland's glaciers has already melted away, a monitoring service said, …
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Vingegaard 'stronger than ever' as Tour de France start looms
Jul 04 2025
Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard said he was feeling stronger than ever Friday and confident of winning another Tour …
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Russia brushes off talks, launches largest assault on Ukraine
Jul 04 2025
The Kremlin said on Friday that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after launching its …
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China to require EU brandy exporters to raise prices or face tariffs
Jul 04 2025
China will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk anti-dumping taxes of up to 34.9 percent from …
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Russia hits Ukraine with largest barrage of war after Putin-Trump call
Jul 04 2025
Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone …
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt
Jul 04 2025
Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, …
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Putin hits Ukraine with largest barrage of war after Trump call
Jul 04 2025
Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight on Friday just hours after a telephone …
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Trump wins 'phenomenal' victory as Congress passes flagship bill
Jul 04 2025
US President Donald Trump boasted of a "phenomenal victory" to cheering supporters at a rally in Iowa on Thursday after …
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Netanyahu vows to bring all Gaza hostages home
Jul 03 2025
Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to bring home all the hostages still held by militants in war-stricken Gaza, …
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Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill
Jul 03 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his signature tax …
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Not tired of winning: Trump on a roll, for now
Jul 03 2025
Even for a man who once boasted that his supporters would get "tired of winning," US President Donald Trump is on a …
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Djokovic steps up bid for Wimbledon history, Sinner strolls into round three
Jul 03 2025
Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record …
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Liverpool football star Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain
Jul 03 2025
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, police said, sparking widespread …
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Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage
Jul 03 2025
Officials on the southern Greek island of Crete evacuated thousands of people from wildfires, while two people died in …
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Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress
Jul 03 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his flagship tax …
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UN expert says firms 'profiting' from 'genocide' of Palestinians
Jul 03 2025
UN rights expert Francesca Albanese on Thursday denounced companies she said "profited from the Israeli economy of …
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Djokovic routs Evans to step up history bid at Wimbledon
Jul 03 2025
Novak Djokovic crushed British wildcard Dan Evans in the Wimbledon second round as he stepped up his bid for a record …
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Putin told Trump will not 'give up' aims in Ukraine: Kremlin
Jul 03 2025
Russian leader Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump by telephone on Thursday that Moscow will not "give up" on …
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Roman bigfoot? UK archaeologists probe 'unusually large' shoes
Jul 03 2025
A stash of "unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes dug up at a Roman site in northern England has left archaeologists …
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Trump close to victory on flagship tax bill
Jul 03 2025
US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill Thursday after bruising Republican …
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli forces kill 69 people
Jul 03 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 69 people on Thursday, including 15 in a strike on a …
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'Doubts' over US support boost need for EU cooperation, Zelensky says
Jul 03 2025
Doubts over US military aid to Ukraine reinforce the need for increased cooperation with the EU and NATO, Ukrainian …
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6 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali
Jul 03 2025
At least six people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to the …
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Europe must 'step up' as US halts some arms to Ukraine, EU chief says
Jul 03 2025
Europe must beef up aid to Ukraine following Washington's decision to pause some weapons shipments, EU chief Ursula von …
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US House close to final vote on Trump tax bill
Jul 03 2025
US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for Thursday morning after bruising …
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5 dead, 29 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali
Jul 03 2025
At least five people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to …
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US House sets make-or-break final vote on Trump tax bill
Jul 03 2025
US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for early Thursday after a bruising …
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4 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali
Jul 03 2025
At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas on its way to …
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Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
Jul 03 2025
Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill was in limbo early Thursday as Republican leaders in the US Congress …
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4 dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali
Jul 03 2025
At least four people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank on its way to the resort island of …
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Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System
Jul 03 2025
Astronomers on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of an interstellar object racing through our Solar System -- only the …
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Tears, prayers, exultation: Diddy radiates relief after partial acquittal
Jul 02 2025
His gaze to the ceiling in exultation and hands miming prayer, Sean Combs appeared overjoyed as the jury foreman …
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Sean Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge
Jul 02 2025
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking Wednesday but convicted of a …
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Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
Jul 02 2025
US officials on Wednesday downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to …
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Netanyahu vows to uproot Hamas as ceasefire proposals are discussed
Jul 02 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to eradicate Hamas, even as the Palestinian militant group …
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Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog after Israel, US strikes
Jul 02 2025
Iran officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday, a move the United States described …
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge
Jul 02 2025
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking Wednesday but convicted of a …
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Ukraine left scrambling after US says halting some arms shipments
Jul 02 2025
Ukraine appealed to the United States for clarity on Wednesday after it was caught off-guard by a White House …
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Alcaraz ends Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure, Paolini crashes out
Jul 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz spoiled Oliver Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure as the defending champion moved into the third round with a …
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Hamas mulls truce proposals after Trump Gaza ceasefire push
Jul 02 2025
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received from …
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Alcaraz ends Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure, Sabalenka advances
Jul 02 2025
Carlos Alcaraz spoiled Oliver Tarvet's Wimbledon adventure as the defending champion moved into the third round with a …
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Germany swelters as European heatwave moves eastwards
Jul 02 2025
A punishing early summer heatwave that has already scorched western and southern Europe spread east Wednesday, bringing …
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Hamas says discussing proposals after Trump Gaza ceasefire push
Jul 02 2025
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received from …
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Giant Trump tax bill faces make-or-break vote in Congress
Jul 02 2025
Donald Trump is seeking final approval Wednesday in the US Congress for his marquee tax and spending bill, with …
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Israel's top diplomat urges seizing chance after Trump ceasefire push
Jul 02 2025
Israel's top diplomat on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held in Gaza "must not be missed", after US …
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Public or private? Funding debate splits reeling aid sector
Jul 02 2025
As cuts by rich donors decimate aid budgets for the world's most vulnerable, private financing has been touted as the …
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Central Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
Jul 02 2025
A punishing heatwave loosened its gripped on western Europe Wednesday and rolled eastwards, with Germany expected to …
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Israel FM calls to seize opportunity as Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire
Jul 02 2025
Israel's top diplomat called on Wednesday not to miss any chance to free hostages held in Gaza, after US President …
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