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Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades
AFP - 53m ago
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades on Wednesday under the auspices …
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Sleepy Don? Trump's health under fresh scrutiny
AFP - 2h ago
He still mocks his predecessor as "Sleepy Joe" Biden. But it was Donald Trump who seemed to be fighting to stay awake at …
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Hong Kong fire death toll hits 159 after towers searched
AFP - 2h ago
The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 159 after all affected housing blocks were searched, …
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Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks
AFP - 3h ago
The Kremlin said Wednesday that its army's recent battlefield successes in Ukraine had bolstered its position in talks …
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Italy's luxury brands shaken by sweatshop probes
AFP - 57m ago
A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury …
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EU moves to break dependence on China for rare earths
AFP - 4h ago
The EU on Wednesday presented a multi-billion-euro plan to help curb the 27-nation bloc's dependence on China for rare …
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Russia, Ukraine prepare for more talks with US on ending war
AFP - 3h ago
Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday they were ready for more talks with the United States to end almost four years of war, …
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Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades: source to AFP
AFP - 3h ago
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks Wednesday in decades, part of a year-old …
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Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid
AFP - 9h ago
Officials in Indonesia and Sri Lanka battled Wednesday to reach survivors of deadly flooding in remote, cut-off regions …
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EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
AFP - 1h ago
European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027, as …
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Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume
AFP - 9h ago
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume at the end of December, Malaysia said on Wednesday, …
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KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas
AFP - 6h ago
KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for …
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US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks
AFP - 13h ago
High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough on Tuesday, as the Kremlin said …
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US, Russia find 'no compromise' on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
AFP - 1h ago
High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough on Tuesday, as the Kremlin said …
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Women don fake mustaches in LinkedIn 'gender bias' fight
AFP - 18h ago
Flipping their gender setting to "male" and even posting photos with fake mustaches, a growing number of women on …
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'HIV-free generations': prevention drug rollout brings hope to South Africa
AFP - 6h ago
Kegoratile Aphane did not flinch when the needle pierced the skin of her right buttock, injecting a yellow-coloured drug …
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Sabrina Carpenter condemns 'evil' use of her music in White House video
AFP - 6h ago
US pop singer Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday disavowed the use of one of her songs in a video shared by the White House on …
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Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
AFP - 15h ago
The draw for the 2026 World Cup -- the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held -- takes place in …
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Honduran ex-president leaves US prison after Trump pardons drug crimes
AFP - 18h ago
A former Honduran president convicted of helping to smuggle 400 tons of cocaine into the United States has left prison …
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Haaland century makes Premier League history in Man City's nine-goal thriller
AFP - 18h ago
Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals …
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Under Trump pressure, Honduras vows accurate vote count
Dec 02 2025
Honduras' electoral body, under pressure from Donald Trump, vowed Tuesday its final tally of votes cast in a weekend …
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Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League
Dec 02 2025
Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a …
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Putin and US negotiators hold high-stakes Ukraine talks in Moscow
Dec 02 2025
Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in high-stakes …
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Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9 mn at auction
Dec 02 2025
Faberge's The Winter Egg, considered one of his most beautiful creations, sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at …
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Putin receives top US negotiators in high-stakes Ukraine talks
Dec 02 2025
Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes …
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Pope urges halt to attacks in Lebanon as first voyage abroad ends
Dec 02 2025
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and new approaches for peace in the Middle East before …
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Zelensky calls for peace, Putin defiant ahead of US-Russia talks
Dec 02 2025
Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy headed to the Kremlin Tuesday for high-stakes talks on Moscow's offensive in …
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Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to qualify for Olympics
Dec 02 2025
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 …
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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as death toll tops 1,300
Dec 02 2025
Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by …
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Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip
Dec 02 2025
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and said the Middle East needed new approaches for peace as he …
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US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war
Dec 02 2025
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow …
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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll hits 1,300
Dec 02 2025
Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by …
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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll tops 1,200
Dec 02 2025
Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by …
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Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass
Dec 02 2025
Around 150,000 people gathered at Beirut's waterfront for mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday morning, the highlight of …
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Pope Leo holds Beirut mass, visits port blast site
Dec 02 2025
Tens of thousands of people gathered at Beirut's waterfront as Pope Leo XIV held mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight …
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Trump says Honduras 'trying to change' presidential election outcome
Dec 02 2025
Donald Trump accused election officials in Honduras on Monday of "trying to change" their presidential election outcome, …
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Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site
Dec 02 2025
Thousands of Lebanese faithful were making their way to Beirut's waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV's mass on Tuesday …
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Apple AI chief leaving as iPhone maker plays catch-up
Dec 02 2025
Apple on Monday said the head of its artificial intelligence team is stepping down, and the effort is to be led by a …
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Concern as India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt app
Dec 02 2025
India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move …
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'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets
Dec 02 2025
When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save …
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Samsung unveils first 'special edition' triple-folding phone
Dec 02 2025
Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone on Tuesday, a special-edition product with an eyewatering price tag …
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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1,200
Dec 02 2025
Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked to rush aid Tuesday to hundreds of thousands stranded by …
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Right-wing rivals for Honduras presidency in 'technical tie'
Dec 02 2025
A businessman who has US President Donald Trump's backing for the presidency of Honduras was locked in a "technical tie" …
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'We chose it': PKK fighters cherish life in Iraq's mountains
Dec 02 2025
A Kurdish militant picks his way along a switchback road in Iraq's mountains before pulling over to alert his comrades …
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'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations at Grand Prix Final
Dec 02 2025
United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish his credentials as the red-hot favourite for Olympic gold when he …
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US envoy to meet Russia's Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
Dec 02 2025
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss …
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Pacific island office enabling sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets'
Dec 02 2025
Dozens of oil tankers suspected of smuggling contraband crude for Russia and Iran have been using a beachside office in …
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Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures
Dec 02 2025
Chocolate artworks by some of France's most famous pastry chefs sold at auction Monday for more than 100,000 euros in a …
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Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case
Dec 02 2025
A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in a Chicago court to drug …
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From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before
Dec 01 2025
The United States has meddled for decades in elections around the world. But no modern president has done so as brazenly …
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Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects 'slave's peace'
Dec 01 2025
US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the Oval Office on Monday to discuss …
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US upbeat on pushing Ukraine deal as envoy heads to Russia
Dec 01 2025
The United States said Monday it was optimistic about pushing through a controversial deal to end the war in Ukraine as …
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Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Dec 01 2025
Hong Kong has arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades, finding "substandard" netting …
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Trump to meet top national security team on Venezuela
Dec 01 2025
US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the White House on Monday to discuss …
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Ukraine's Zelensky eyes Trump talks after 'progress'
Dec 01 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he expected to discuss "key issues" with Donald Trump as the …
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Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth
Dec 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the …
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Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors
Dec 01 2025
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,160 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …
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Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance
Dec 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV and leaders from Lebanon's religious communities met in a show of unity on Monday, with the pontiff urging …
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Asia floods death toll tops 1,100 as troops aid survivors
Dec 01 2025
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,100 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …
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Trump-backed conservative holds knife-edge lead in Honduras vote
Dec 01 2025
A conservative backed by US President Donald Trump held the slenderest of leads in Honduras' presidential race, with …
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Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire
Dec 01 2025
Sobs could be heard across Hong Kong's Victoria Park at the weekend as hundreds of migrant workers mourned victims of …
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Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris seeking support as Trump pushes plan
Dec 01 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday sought to reinforce European support for Ukraine at a potentially pivotal moment …
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Pope prays for peace in Lebanon and the region
Dec 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday on day two of his trip to the multi-confessional …
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Asia floods toll tops 1,000 deaths as troops aid survivors
Dec 01 2025
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …
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Pope prays for peace in Lebanon, region
Dec 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday as he kicked off day two of his trip to the …
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Trump-backed candidate leads Honduras poll
Dec 01 2025
A conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump led Sunday's presidential election in Honduras, according …
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Asia floods toll tops 1,000 as military aid survivors
Dec 01 2025
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …
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South Korean religious leader on trial on graft charges
Dec 01 2025
The leader of one of South Korea's largest cult-like churches stood trial on Monday accused of bribing the country's …
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Pope to offer hope on Lebanon visit
Dec 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV will urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, offering a message of hope to young …
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Zelensky meets Macron to shore up support for Ukraine as Trump optimistic
Dec 01 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, seeking to shore up …
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Australia ban offers test on social media harm
Dec 01 2025
Australia's under-16 social media ban will make the nation a real-life laboratory on how best to tackle the technology's …
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Militaries come to aid of Asia flood victims as toll nears 1,000
Dec 01 2025
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed …
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F1 set for final-race showdown as Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder
Dec 01 2025
The three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a …
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Pope to urge unity, bring hope to Lebanese youth on day two of visit
Dec 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young …
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Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder in Qatar to set up final race title showdown
Dec 01 2025
Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full …
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Thousands march in Zagreb against far right
Dec 01 2025
Several thousand people rallied in Croatia's capital on Sunday in an anti-fascist march protesting against the rise of …
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Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool
Dec 01 2025
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …
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Trump confirms call with Maduro, Caracas slams US maneuvers
Dec 01 2025
US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid soaring …
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Trump threat overshadows Honduras vote
Nov 30 2025
Polls closed Sunday in Honduras' knife-edge presidential election, after a campaign dominated by US President Donald …
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Trump optimistic after Ukraine talks as Rubio says 'more work' needed
Nov 30 2025
US President Donald Trump said Sunday there was a "good chance" of a deal to end the war in Ukraine after the latest US …
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Rubio says 'more work' required after US-Ukraine talks in Florida
Nov 30 2025
The United States and Ukraine on Sunday hailed "productive" talks on Washington's plan to halt Russia's war with its …
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Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases
Nov 30 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a …
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Ramaphosa labels US attacks on S.Africa 'misinformation'
Nov 30 2025
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the United States late on Sunday of peddling "blatant misinformation" by …
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Trump officials host crucial Ukraine talks in Florida
Nov 30 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday hosted high stakes talks with a Ukrainian delegation on Washington's plan to …
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Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak end drought to fire Liverpool
Nov 30 2025
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …
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Afghan suspect in Washington shooting likely radicalized in US: security official
Nov 30 2025
The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering …
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Isak scores first Premier League goal for Liverpool to sink West Ham
Nov 30 2025
Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win …
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Zirkzee ends goal drought to inspire Man Utd victory at Palace
Nov 30 2025
Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal for nearly a year before Mason Mount grabbed the winner as …
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Pope arrives in Lebanon with message of peace for crisis-hit country
Nov 30 2025
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for the crisis-hit nation, still reeling from a war …
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Swiss right-to-die group says founder dies by assisted suicide
Nov 30 2025
The head of Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died through assisted suicide, the group said in a statement on …
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Trump threats dominate as Hondurans vote for president
Nov 30 2025
Hondurans began voting for president on Sunday amid threats by US President Donald Trump to cut aid to the country if …
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Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases
Nov 30 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a …
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Hong Kong in mourning as fire death toll climbs to 146
Nov 30 2025
Crowds of mourners gathered on Sunday across Hong Kong including thousands near the apartment blocks that were engulfed …
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After call for Christian unity, pope leaves Turkey for Lebanon
Nov 30 2025
Pope Leo XIV headed to Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for the crisis-hit nation after wrapping up a four-day …
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Calls for accountability over lethal Hong Kong fire silenced
Nov 30 2025
Not long before he was reportedly detained, Miles Kwan approached commuters outside a Hong Kong train station, urging …
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In Istanbul, pope meets bereaved family, prays with Armenians
Nov 30 2025
Pope Leo XIV wraps up a four-day trip to Turkey on Sunday after a warm welcome by its tiny Christian community, before …
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'End of an era': MTV pulling plug on global music channels
Nov 30 2025
MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically …
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Ukraine negotiators to hold talks in US on plan to end war
Nov 30 2025
Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold talks in the United States on Sunday on Washington's plan to end the war with …
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Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'
Nov 30 2025
US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday with an ominous warning that the …
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Trump threats reverberate as Hondurans vote for president
Nov 30 2025
Hondurans go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election dominated by US President Donald Trump's threats to cut …
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Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes, Spurs crash again
Nov 29 2025
Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a …
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Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Nov 29 2025
British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 1998 film "Shakespeare In Love", has died at …
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