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Trump demands probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton
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US President Donald Trump said Friday he wants the Justice Department and FBI to investigate links between the late …
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Indigenous protesters disrupt UN climate summit again
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Dozens of Indigenous demonstrators blocked the entrance to the UN climate summit in Brazil on Friday in a plea for the …
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Indigenous protest blocks entrance to UN climate summit
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Dozens of Indigenous protesters, some holding babies, peacefully blocked the entrance to the UN climate summit in Brazil …
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Russia strikes on Kyiv apartment blocks kill six, Ukraine says
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Russia struck residential parts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, Ukraine said, killing six people in a single …
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UN rights council orders probe of atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher
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The UN Human Rights Council on Friday ordered investigators to probe alleged atrocities in Sudan's El-Fasher and to seek …
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Four killed in 'heinous' Russian attack on Ukraine: Zelensky
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Russia struck apartment blocks across the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people in what …
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Four killed in 'calculated' Russian attack on Ukraine: Zelensky
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A Russian attack overnight, mostly targeting the capital Kyiv, killed four people and damaged buildings across the city, …
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Tobacco conference to weigh up stubbing out cigarette butts
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Next week's global conference on tobacco control will consider what to do about the sheer volume of cigarette butts …
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Italian fruit detective racing to save forgotten varieties
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Isabella Dalla Ragione hunts in abandoned gardens and orchards for forgotten fruits, preserving Italy's agricultural …
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Ukrainian capital comes under 'massive' attack
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Almost every district in Kyiv
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Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny enjoyed a victory lap Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of …
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MAGA civil war: How a white nationalist blew up the American right
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It began as a simple stunt -- a long, provocative chat between two lightning rods of the American right. The goal: spark …
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Muntz eager to 'unleash weapons' from Fiji backline against France
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Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz says he is relishing the chance to "unleash" his star-studded backline against France in the …
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Young diners 'time travel' back to ancient China
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Women wearing long wigs and ornate traditional dresses milled around a pebbled courtyard, stopping to snap photos under …
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Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission and nails booster landing
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday with NASA twin spacecraft destined for …
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Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
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A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions …
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Ukraine capital under 'massive' attack: Kyiv mayor
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Almost every district in Kyiv was under a 'massive' attack Friday morning, the Ukrainian capital's mayor said, with AFP …
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UK artist turns 'money for old rope' into £1m art exhibition
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British artist David Shrigley has piled tonnes of discarded rope into a London gallery and put a £1 million price tag on …
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Swiss Gruyere crowned world cheese champ
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A Swiss Gruyere was crowned the 2025 World Cheese Champion on Thursday, seeing off competition from more than 5,000 …
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France qualify for World Cup as Portugal, Norway forced to wait
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France reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of …
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MLS to align calendar with world's top football leagues
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Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule in 2027 to align with the world's top football leagues in a …
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Fight over fossil fuels drawdown looms at UN climate summit
Nov 13 2025
Two years after nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels, dozens are pushing to go even further at the COP30 …
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Palestinian Authority says Israel killed two teens in West Bank
Nov 13 2025
The Palestinian Authority said Thursday that Israeli soldiers had killed two 15-year-olds in the occupied West Bank, …
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Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission and sticks booster landing
Nov 13 2025
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday with NASA twin spacecraft destined for …
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BBC says sorry to Trump, but rejects defamation claim
Nov 13 2025
The BBC said Thursday that its chairman had sent a letter to US President Donald Trump apologising for a misleading edit …
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Church bells ring as France marks decade since Paris attacks
Nov 13 2025
The bells of Notre Dame rang out on Thursday to honour the 130 people killed in jihadist shootings and suicide bombings …
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'Like a horror movie': 770 km of fear for those fleeing Sudan's El-Fasher
Nov 13 2025
Survivors of the bloody takeover of El-Fasher walked for days through the desert, past bodies and armed men who …
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Zelensky sanctions associate as fraud scandal rocks Ukraine
Nov 13 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ordered sanctions on a former business partner at the heart of a …
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YouTube superstar MrBeast opens pop-up park in Saudi Arabia
Nov 13 2025
MrBeast, the world's most followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, opened a temporary amusement park in …
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US shutdown scorecard: Who cashed in, who crashed out
Nov 13 2025
The longest government shutdown in US history was bruising -- a political knife fight that left everyone claiming …
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France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
Nov 13 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron began a day of commemoration ceremonies Thursday, 10 years on from France's worst …
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Zelensky sanctions associate as corruption scandal engulfs Kyiv
Nov 13 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ordered sanctions on an associate and former business partner at the …
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Trump signs bill to end record-breaking US shutdown
Nov 13 2025
The US government was set to take the first tentative steps towards re-opening on Thursday after President Donald Trump …
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Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippines martial law, dies at 101
Nov 13 2025
Juan Ponce Enrile, a shrewd political operator who helped usher in the darkest repression of the late Philippine …
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Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial law, dies at 101: daughter
Nov 13 2025
Juan Ponce Enrile, a shrewd political operator who helped usher in the darkest repression of the late Philippine …
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New Epstein emails claim Trump 'knew about the girls'
Nov 13 2025
Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump knew about the disgraced financier's abuse and "spent hours" with one of the …
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Sinner cruises past Zverev and into last four of ATP Finals
Nov 13 2025
Jannik Sinner reached the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to qualify …
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US presses final penny after more than 230 years
Nov 13 2025
The United States pressed its final circulating penny on Wednesday, in a move made to save money as the one-cent coin …
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Record-breaking US shutdown ends as political fallout begins
Nov 13 2025
Congress on Wednesday ended the longest government shutdown in US history -- 43 days that paralyzed Washington and left …
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Bayern stun Arsenal, Man Utd sink PSG in Women's Champions League
Nov 13 2025
Bayern Munich overturned a two-goal deficit to stun holders Arsenal 3-2 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, as …
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World's fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2025: study
Nov 13 2025
Global fossil fuel emissions are set to hit a new high in 2025, according to research published Thursday that also warns …
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G7 calls for urgent Ukraine ceasefire, de-escalation in Sudan
Nov 12 2025
G7 foreign ministers on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and raised the alarm about the escalating …
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Wallets, not warming, make voters care about climate: California governor
Nov 12 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom says his Democratic Party is "back on its feet" after a string of election wins -- and …
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Trump 'knew about the girls,' new Epstein emails claim
Nov 12 2025
Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump knew of the disgraced financier's sexual abuse and "spent hours" with one of his …
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Ukraine ministers resign over major corruption scandals
Nov 12 2025
Ukraine's energy and justice ministers resigned on Wednesday, the government said, over their alleged involvement in a …
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Record-breaking US shutdown to end as political fallout begins
Nov 12 2025
Congress looked set Wednesday to end the longest government shutdown in US history -- 43 days that paralyzed Washington …
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US military personnel do not risk prosecution for drug strikes: Justice Dept
Nov 12 2025
The US Justice Department on Wednesday defended lethal military strikes on suspected drug traffickers, brushing aside …
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G7 foreign ministers seek to boost Ukraine war effort
Nov 12 2025
G7 foreign ministers held talks Wednesday focused on bolstering Ukraine's war effort, as meeting host Canada unveiled …
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Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
Nov 12 2025
Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United …
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Released Epstein emails allege Trump 'knew about the girls'
Nov 12 2025
Democrats released emails Wednesday in which Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump was aware of the disgraced …
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S.Africa's Ramaphosa says US skipping G20 'their loss'
Nov 12 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday the United States boycott of the G20 summit in South Africa later this month …
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DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in France
Nov 12 2025
Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala Wednesday said France's judiciary was not competent to try him as he went on …
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Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games schedule revealed
Nov 12 2025
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot …
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Epstein alleged Trump 'knew about the girls': Democrats
Nov 12 2025
Democrats released emails Wednesday in which Jeffrey Epstein suggested that Donald Trump was aware of the financier's …
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Cambodia says Thai troops kill one in fresh border clashes
Nov 12 2025
Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, with Phnom Penh reporting one …
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Lebanese say Israel preventing post-war reconstruction
Nov 12 2025
When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones …
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Cambodia, Thailand trade accusations of fresh border clashes
Nov 12 2025
Cambodia and Thailand traded accusations of fresh clashes along their border on Wednesday, after Bangkok said it was …
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House vote likely Wednesday on ending US government shutdown
Nov 12 2025
The effort to end the longest US government shutdown heads toward a final vote Wednesday, as President Donald Trump …
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India bank on formidable home Test record in South Africa series
Nov 12 2025
Shubman Gill's India will look to extend their Test domination at home when a two-match series begins against world …
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Humans can no longer tell AI music from the real thing: survey
Nov 12 2025
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and …
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Ukraine justice minister suspended over corruption case: PM
Nov 12 2025
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Wednesday that justice minister German Galushchenko had been suspended …
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Osimhen, Mbeumo potential key figures in African World Cup play-offs
Nov 12 2025
Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup …
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Prague cathedral's long-awaited organ to pipe up in 2026
Nov 12 2025
Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral, a favourite feature of postcards from the Czech capital, is next year set to inaugurate a …
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Turkey says military plane crash in Georgia killed all 20 onboard
Nov 12 2025
Turkey on Wednesday said all 20 people onboard a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia on its return from …
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DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala's war crimes trial opens in Paris
Nov 12 2025
Former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala goes on trial in Paris Wednesday over atrocities committed in the Democratic …
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Russia loses legal bid to build embassy next to Australian parliament
Nov 12 2025
Russia's government lost on Wednesday a legal bid at Australia's High Court to build a new embassy less than a kilometre …
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'We're already living in science fiction': The neurotech revolution
Nov 12 2025
From translating thoughts into words to allowing paralysed people to walk, the field of neurotechnology has been quietly …
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Arrival of US aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
Nov 12 2025
A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned …
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France aim to secure World Cup place as Paris marks attacks anniversary
Nov 12 2025
France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th …
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Russia jails teen musician over anti-war street songs for third time
Nov 12 2025
A Russian court on Tuesday sent an 18-year-old street musician who performed anti-war songs to jail for a third time as …
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Demand for air con set to triple by 2050, warns UN
Nov 12 2025
Global demand for air conditioning could more than triple by 2050, the United Nations warned on Tuesday, calling for …
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Mellon Blue diamond sells for $25.6 million
Nov 12 2025
The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond formerly owned by the US art collector Bunny Mellon, sold for …
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Trump claims 'very big victory' as shutdown vote nears
Nov 12 2025
President Donald Trump declared victory on Tuesday as an effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown headed to …
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Monumental art displayed in shade of Egypt's pyramids
Nov 12 2025
Installations by renowned international artists including Italy's Michelangelo Pistoletto and Portugal's Alexandre Farto …
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Close Zelensky ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
Nov 11 2025
Ukrainian investigators on Tuesday accused a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky of orchestrating a $100 million …
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Iraqi voters turn out in numbers as region watches on
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis voted for a new parliament Tuesday, with an unexpectedly high turnout of more than 55 percent, at a pivotal time …
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Macron warns any planned West Bank annexation a 'red line'
Nov 11 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that any Israeli plans for annexation in the West Bank would be a …
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US aircraft carrier in Latin America fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
Nov 11 2025
A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America on Tuesday, escalating a military buildup that Venezuela has …
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Indian PM calls deadly Delhi blast 'conspiracy'
Nov 11 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital a "conspiracy", …
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UK court jails Chinese bitcoin fraudster for over 11 years
Nov 11 2025
A Chinese woman who masterminded a multibillion-dollar bitcoin scam and evaded authorities for years was sentenced to 11 …
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Iraqis vote in general election at crucial regional moment
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis voted for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that …
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Pakistani Taliban claim deadly suicide attack in Islamabad
Nov 11 2025
The Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad on Tuesday, a rare attack by …
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last
Nov 11 2025
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of …
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Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, wounds 27
Nov 11 2025
A suicide bombing outside district court buildings in the Pakistani capital Islamabad killed at least 12 people and …
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Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs
Nov 11 2025
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on …
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Iraqis vote in general election at a crucial regional moment
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an …
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Iraqis vote in general election in rare moment of calm
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an …
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India probes deadly Delhi blast, vows those responsible will face justice
Nov 11 2025
India's defence minister vowed on Tuesday that those responsible for a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital …
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Taiwan coastguard faces China's might near frontline islands
Nov 11 2025
With a clear view of China's skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his …
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Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs to 18
Nov 11 2025
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on …
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End to US government shutdown in sight as stopgap bill advances to House
Nov 11 2025
The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward Monday toward an eventual resolution, after several Democratic …
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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
Nov 11 2025
The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences
Nov 11 2025
An additional 2,300 US flights were cancelled Monday as President Donald Trump threatened to dock pay for air traffic …
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AI agents open door to new hacking threats
Nov 11 2025
Cybersecurity experts are warning that artificial intelligence agents, widely considered the next frontier in the …
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Trump says firebrand ally Greene has 'lost her way' after criticism
Nov 11 2025
It used to be a political match made in MAGA heaven.
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Trump threatens $1 billion action as BBC apologises for edit error
Nov 11 2025
US President Donald Trump threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit Monday as the broadcaster apologised for …
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Syria joins alliance against Islamic State after White House talks
Nov 11 2025
Syria is joining the global coalition against the Islamic State group, a US official said Monday hours after President …
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Szalay wins Booker Prize for tortured tale of masculinity
Nov 11 2025
British-Hungarian writer David Szalay won the Booker Prize on Monday for his novel "Flesh", a tortured story of a …
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End to US government shutdown in sight as Democrats quarrel
Nov 11 2025
The longest-ever US government shutdown appeared headed Monday to an eventual resolution, after several Democratic …
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Brazil's Lula urges 'defeat' of climate deniers as COP30 opens
Nov 10 2025
The United Nations climate conference opened Monday in the Brazilian Amazon with pleas for the world to keep up the …
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US to remove warnings from menopause hormone therapy
Nov 10 2025
The United States will remove strong safety warnings on many hormone therapies used to alleviate menopausal symptoms, …
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Trump hails Syria's 'tough' ex-jihadist president after historic talks
Nov 10 2025
US President Donald Trump hailed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa after unprecedented talks at the White House …
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