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US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela, Trump says

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The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, …

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into shelters

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Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens on Wednesday …

Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut, signals higher bar ahead

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A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labor …

Machado to come out of hiding after missing Nobel ceremony

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Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian government, …

Trump says US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela

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The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, …

Venezuela's Machado to come out of hiding after missing Nobel peace prize ceremony

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian …

Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risks

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A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labor …

Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK

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Excited scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered evidence in the UK of humans deliberately making fire …

What's at stake as Yemeni separatists gain ground?

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UAE-backed south Yemeni separatists have taken control of vast new areas, rattling the anti-Houthi government and …

Hollywood meets the world in Sundance line-up

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Hollywood A-listers Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Russell Crowe will rub shoulders with some of cinema's best and brightest …

Daughter of Venezuela's Machado picks up Nobel peace prize in her absence

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Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Wednesday urged her compatriots to fight for freedom against …

Venezuela's Machado 'safe' but will miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

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Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is "safe" and will reach Oslo by Thursday at the latest, but will not …

Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout

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At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off …

Venezuela opposition chief Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize award

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, will not attend Wednesday's Nobel Peace Prize …

Stocks in retreat as traders eye Fed decision, tech earnings

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Most markets fell Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as investors bided their time ahead of a highly …

New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205

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New Zealand fought back to claim first-day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the …

Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia

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A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse …

Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list

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India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage …

Brazil lawmakers approve bill to cut Bolsonaro sentence after ruckus

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Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a bill early Wednesday that could slash former president Jair Bolsonaro's …

Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown

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Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take …

Suspense swirls if Nobel peace laureate will attend ceremony

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is due to receive her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo …

UK public urged to keep eyes peeled for washed-up bananas

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A "major" clean-up operation was ongoing in southern England on Tuesday after eight containers of bananas went overboard …

Three face German court on Russia spying charges

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Three men went on trial in Germany on Tuesday, accused of tailing a former soldier for Ukraine on behalf of a Russian …

Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football

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Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering …

Trump slams 'decaying' and 'weak' Europe

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President Donald Trump blasted Europe as "decaying" and "weak" on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published …

Honduran leader alleges vote tampering, US interference

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Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called tampering with results in the recent general …

Autistic Scottish artist Nnena Kalu smashes Turner Prize 'glass ceiling'

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Scotland's Nnena Kalu took home the Turner Prize on Tuesday, with the autistic artist beating four competitors including …

Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy

Dec 09 2025

Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed …

Zelensky says ready to hold Ukraine elections, with US help

Dec 09 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine provided security could be …

Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 enters key city

Dec 09 2025

M23 fighters entered the key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira late on Tuesday, sources said, with …

Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city

Dec 09 2025

Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly …

Zelensky says ready to hold Ukraine elections

Dec 09 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine, and that he expected to send …

Thousands reported to have fled DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city

Dec 09 2025

Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly …

Nobel event cancellation raises questions over Machado's whereabouts

Dec 09 2025

Nobel officials cancelled a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, as it was …

Zelensky says will send US revised plan to end Ukraine war

Dec 09 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he planned to send the United States revised proposals "in the near future" …

Trump slams 'decaying' Europe and pushes Ukraine on elections

Dec 09 2025

US President Donald Trump deepened his rift with Europe in an interview published Tuesday, calling it "decaying" and …

Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread on border as toll rises

Dec 09 2025

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spread to more parts of their contested border on Tuesday, forcing a mass exodus …

Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis plan winter transfer move

Dec 09 2025

Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League …

Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel 'continues violations'

Dec 09 2025

Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli "violations" …

Zelensky prepares revised plan to end Ukraine war

Dec 09 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday prepared to send the United States revised proposals to end the war …

Questions over Machado's whereabouts as Nobel event postponed

Dec 09 2025

Nobel officials delayed a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, but said they …

Zelensky meets pope, prepares revised plan on Russia war

Dec 09 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy on Tuesday as he prepared to send the United …

Owners fled after Indian nightclub blaze killed 25: police

Dec 09 2025

The owners of an Indian nightclub in the tourist hotspot of Goa fled the country hours after a deadly fire at their …

Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads

Dec 09 2025

A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for …

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

Dec 09 2025

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa …

Cambodia and Thailand clash at border as civilian toll rises

Dec 09 2025

Cambodia has retaliated in a reignited border conflict with Thailand, the former leader of Cambodia said Tuesday, after …

Benin hunts soldiers behind failed coup

Dec 09 2025

Benin's military was Monday searching for fugitive soldiers behind a foiled coup attempt on the weekend that left …

Indian pride as Asiatic lions roar back

Dec 09 2025

A powerful roar rocked the forest before the silhouette of a lioness appeared at an Indian reserve, a potent image of …

Major Japan quake leaves 30 injured

Dec 09 2025

A big quake off northern Japan left at least 30 injured, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and leaving thousands …

Jimmy Kimmel extends late night contract for a year

Dec 09 2025

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with Disney-owned ABC for a year, sources said Monday, months after his …

Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout

Dec 09 2025

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had "improved a lot" after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the …

European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism

Dec 08 2025

Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism …

Syria's Sharaa vows to promote coexistence, one year after Assad's ousting

Dec 08 2025

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of …

Machado family, heads of state in Oslo to fete elusive Nobel laureate

Dec 08 2025

The family of Maria Corina Machado and heads of state arrived in Oslo on Monday for this week's Nobel Peace Prize …

Peace deal at risk as DR Congo, Burundi slam Rwanda and M23 advances

Dec 08 2025

A just-signed agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo looked to be unravelling Monday …

Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civilians

Dec 08 2025

Thailand launched air strikes Monday on its neighbour Cambodia, with both sides trading blame for renewed fighting on …

Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros

Dec 08 2025

Paramount on Monday launched an all-cash tender offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant that also …

Slot has 'no clue' whether rebel star Salah has played last Liverpool game

Dec 08 2025

Arne Slot admitted Monday that he didn't know whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Egypt star …

100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officials

Dec 08 2025

Around 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria last month were handed over to state officials …

Syria's Sharaa vows to promote coexistence, reconciliation one year after Assad's ousting

Dec 08 2025

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of …

MSF says conditions for Gaza medics 'as hard as it's ever been' despite truce

Dec 08 2025

Conditions for medics and patients in Gaza are as severe as ever despite a nearly two-month truce in the territory, the …

'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globes noms with nine

Dec 08 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another" leads the nominations for the Golden Globes with …

Tens of thousands celebrate as Syria marks one year since Assad's ouster

Dec 08 2025

Tens of thousands took to the streets across Syria on Monday to celebrate a year since the toppling of longtime ruler …

Zelensky meets European allies after Trump criticism

Dec 08 2025

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at UK premier Keir Starmer's official residence Monday for talks with …

EU nations back 'return hubs' in migration policy tightening

Dec 08 2025

EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept …

Syria's Sharaa calls for united efforts to rebuild a year after Assad's ouster

Dec 08 2025

President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity …

Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise

Dec 08 2025

Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached …

Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia in border clash

Dec 08 2025

Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for …

Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

Dec 08 2025

Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an …

UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026

Dec 08 2025

The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for …

'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step

Dec 08 2025

Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of …

What next for Salah and Liverpool after explosive outburst?

Dec 08 2025

Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the …

EU set to back migrant 'return hubs'

Dec 08 2025

EU countries on Monday are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including …

'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban

Dec 08 2025

Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could …

Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms

Dec 08 2025

Hollywood's awards season shifts into high gear Monday when nominations for the Golden Globes are unveiled, with hit …

Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak

Dec 08 2025

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department, the Paris museum told …

Venezuela acknowledges death of detained opposition figure

Dec 08 2025

Venezuela acknowledged Sunday an opposition figure died while in custody, as the Trump administration slammed Caracas as …

'I did it my way': Norris proud of way he won F1 title

Dec 08 2025

Newly-crowned Formula One world champion Lando Norris said Sunday he was proud to have won his first world title in his …

Eight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil library

Dec 08 2025

Eight engravings by the French artist Henri Matisse were stolen from a library in Sao Paulo, the Brazilian city's …

100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: UN source, presidency

Dec 07 2025

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school …

Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton

Dec 07 2025

Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win …

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Dec 07 2025

Benin's government said Sunday the government had thwarted an attempted coup, just hours after a group of soldiers …

Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election

Dec 07 2025

Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing …

Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon

Dec 07 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he expected the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire …

Benin government says 'foiled' coup attempt

Dec 07 2025

Benin's government on Sunday said it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state …

Palestinian coach gets hope, advice from mum in Gaza tent

Dec 07 2025

Coach Ehab Abu Jazar is guiding a national team that carries on its shoulders all the hopes and sorrows of Palestinian …

Tearful Norris completes 'long journey' to become F1 world champion

Dec 07 2025

Lando Norris claimed his maiden drivers' championship on Sunday to complete McLaren's first title double since 1998 with …

Lando Norris crowned Formula One world champion

Dec 07 2025

Lando Norris claimed his maiden Formula One world drivers' title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ending Max Verstappen's …

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Dec 07 2025

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a …

In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel

Dec 07 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for Israel during a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust …

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

Dec 07 2025

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a …

India nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa

Dec 07 2025

A fire that ripped through an Indian nightclub in the popular tourist resort region of Goa killed 25 people, the …

India nightclub fire kills 23 in Goa

Dec 07 2025

A fire at a nightclub in the west Indian state of Goa has killed at least 23 people, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and …

'Democracy has crumbled!': Four arrested in UK Crown Jewels protest

Dec 06 2025

London police arrested four people Saturday after apple crumble and custard were thrown at a display case containing …

No breakthrough at 'constructive' Ukraine-US talks

Dec 06 2025

Three days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials produced no apparent breakthrough Saturday, with President …

Arsenal rocked by Aston Villa, Man City cut gap to two points

Dec 06 2025

Aston Villa ended Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run to blow the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday as …

Verstappen outguns McLarens to take key pole in Abu Dhabi

Dec 06 2025

Max Verstappen grabbed pole position and a key advantage for Sunday's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a …

Venezuela's Machado vows to make Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

Dec 06 2025

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to go to Norway to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize, defying a …

Russian strikes on Ukraine trigger heating, water cuts

Dec 06 2025

Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have targeted critical infrastructure, including energy sites and railways, …

Mediators Qatar, Egypt call for next steps in Gaza truce

Dec 06 2025

Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, on Saturday called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the …

Starvation fears as flood toll passes 900 in Indonesia

Dec 06 2025

Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia's island of Sumatra, the country's disaster …

Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory after Trump steals show at draw

Dec 06 2025

The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at …