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Iran FM in Geneva for US talks, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait
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Iran's foreign minister arrived in Geneva ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States, as the …
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'Your success is our success,' Rubio tells Orban ahead of Hungary polls
AFP - 57m ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed Viktor Orban's leadership during a visit to Budapest on Monday, ahead of …
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Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people
AFP - 3h ago
Rudra Bahadur Kami returned to Nepal through a back door of Kathmandu airport in a battered coffin after working for …
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Bitter pill: Taliban govt shakes up Afghan medicine market
AFP - 6h ago
Afghanistan's decision to overhaul its medicine market was meant to improve quality and boost domestic production, but …
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Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link
AFP - 8h ago
Accused Bondi Beach killer Naveed Akram appeared in an Australian court via video link Monday, in his first public …
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Rio Carnival parades kick off with divisive ode to Lula in election year
AFP - 8h ago
A colossal metallic robot depicting Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva towered over Rio de Janeiro's famed Sambadrome …
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Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls
AFP - 10h ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Hungary for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban Monday, ahead of …
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Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street
AFP - 5h ago
Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years on Sunday as the country's chief mouser patrolling the …
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In fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king
AFP - 12h ago
A green revolution is taking place on the streets of Havana, but it's by necessity rather than design.
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Quadruple chasing Arsenal rout Wigan to reach FA Cup fifth round
AFP - 12h ago
Arsenal powered into the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in six years as the quadruple chasers crushed Wigan 4-0 …
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New anti-government chants in Tehran after giant rallies abroad: reports
AFP - 12h ago
Some residents of Tehran on Sunday chanted slogans against the clerical leadership from balconies and windows, reports …
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'Ultra-left' blamed for youth's killing that shocked France
AFP - 12h ago
France's government said Sunday the "ultra-left" was behind the fatal beating of a French youth aligned with the far …
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Brignone wins second Milan-Cortina gold as Klaebo claims record ninth Olympic crown
Feb 15 2026
Italy's Federica Brignone won her second gold of a fairytale Olympics in Sunday's giant slalom as Norway's Johannes …
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Brignone wins second Milan-Cortina gold as Klaebo claims record ninth
Feb 15 2026
Italy's Federica Brignone won her second gold of a fairytale Olympics in Sunday's giant slalom as Norway’s Johannes …
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India rout bitter rivals Pakistan by 61 runs at T20 World Cup
Feb 15 2026
India routed their bitter rivals Pakistan by 61 runs on Sunday to qualify for the next round of the T20 World Cup in a …
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Rio to kick off Carnival parade with ode to Lula in election year
Feb 15 2026
Rio de Janeiro on Sunday kicks off three days of dazzling carnival parades with a tribute to President Luiz Inacio Lula …
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Fan frenzy as India–Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup
Feb 15 2026
India and Pakistan fans on both sides of the border could barely contain their excitement as the blockbuster T20 World …
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Rubio says US does not want 'vassal' Europe on visit to Trump's allies
Feb 15 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that the United States does not want a "vassal" Europe, the day after a …
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Brignone strikes Olympic gold again as Klaebo becomes first to win nine
Feb 15 2026
Evergreen Italian Federica Brignone won a glorious second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games on Sunday as Mikaela …
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After Munich speech, Rubio visits Trump's allies in Slovakia and Hungary
Feb 15 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Slovakia on Sunday, continuing his European tour with visits to countries …
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Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally in Munich
Feb 15 2026
The exiled son of Iran's last shah said he was ready to lead the country to a "secular democratic future" at a rally in …
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International crew arrives at space station
Feb 14 2026
Four astronauts docked at the International Space Station on Saturday for a months-long research mission, replacing a …
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Zelensky labels Putin a 'slave to war'
Feb 14 2026
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia's Vladimir Putin as a "slave to war" in a speech to the Munich …
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Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike
Feb 14 2026
Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela launched a hunger strike Saturday outside a prison in Caracas, as talks …
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Russia's Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin: European states
Feb 14 2026
Five European countries, including Britain, France and Germany, said Saturday that Russian opposition leader Alexei …
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UK to deploy aircraft carrier group to Arctic this year: PM
Feb 14 2026
Britain will deploy its aircraft carrier group to the North Atlantic this year in a "powerful show of force" against …
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Rubio tells Europe to join Trump's fight, says it belongs with US
Feb 14 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe on Saturday, saying Washington wanted to recharge …
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Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis
Feb 14 2026
Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US …
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About 200,000 join Iran demonstration in Munich: police
Feb 14 2026
About 200,000 people joined a demonstration against the Iranian government in Munich on Saturday, police said, as world …
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European states say Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin in Russian prison
Feb 14 2026
Five European states, including Britain, France and Germany, said Saturday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny …
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Bangladesh PM-to-be Rahman thanks those who 'sacrificed for democracy'
Feb 14 2026
Bangladesh's prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman on Saturday dedicated his landslide election win to those who …
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Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed
Feb 14 2026
Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela launched a hunger strike Saturday outside a prison in Caracas after 17 …
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Braathen wins unique Winter Olympic gold for Brazil, Malinin seeks answers
Feb 14 2026
Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men's giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday to take South America's first ever …
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International crew set to dock at space station
Feb 14 2026
Four astronauts are set to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday for a months-long research mission, …
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Carney offers support of united Canada to town devastated by mass shooting
Feb 14 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday pledged Canada's enduring support to the grief-stricken town of Tumbler Ridge, as …
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Canada PM visits memorial for mass shooting victims as new details emerge
Feb 14 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a bouquet of flowers at a makeshift memorial Friday as he visited the …
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US waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump says expects to visit
Feb 14 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday he planned to visit Venezuela and reiterated satisfaction with its interim leader, …
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Europe calls for US reset at security talks
Feb 14 2026
European leaders called Friday for a reset in relations with the United States as they met at a top security conference …
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Malinin wilts at Olympics as Heraskevych loses ban appeal
Feb 14 2026
Ilia Malinin's hopes of double Olympic figure skating gold crumbled Friday as he suffered a nightmare on the ice while …
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Water leak and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre woes
Feb 13 2026
After a break-in and strikes, a ticket fraud scandal and a water leak on Friday brought new troubles to France's Louvre …
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Canada's PM due in mass shooting town as new details emerge
Feb 13 2026
A grief-stricken community in northern Canada will mourn with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, who is headed to the …
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Canada PM to mourn with grieving town, new details emerge on shooter
Feb 13 2026
A grief-stricken community in northern Canada will mourn with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, who is headed to the …
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Bangladesh nationalists celebrate landslide win, Islamists cry foul
Feb 13 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrated a landslide victory on Friday in the first elections held since a …
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Ukrainian Heraskevych loses appeal against Olympics disqualification
Feb 13 2026
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych on Friday lost his appeal against his disqualification from the Winter …
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Activist group Palestine Action wins legal challenge against UK ban
Feb 13 2026
The High Court in London on Friday upheld a challenge to a UK government ban on activist group Palestine Action under …
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Germany's Merz urges US to repair ties with Europe
Feb 13 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged Friday a rift had opened up between Europe and the United States but …
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Europe seeks new 'partnership' with US at security gathering
Feb 13 2026
German leader Friedrich Merz called Friday for "a new transatlantic partnership" between the United States and Europe, …
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Russia, Ukraine to hold talks in Geneva on February 17-18
Feb 13 2026
Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on February 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday, announcing the …
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Ukraine's Heraskevych hopes 'truth will prevail' in Olympics appeal
Feb 13 2026
The Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said he hoped "truth will prevail" after he appealed his …
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Ukraine's Heraskevych appeals to CAS over Olympic ban as Malinin eyes second gold
Feb 13 2026
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said he hoped "truth would prevail" as he appealed to sport's highest …
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Europe defends NATO, US ties at security gathering
Feb 13 2026
European leaders strove to shore up relations with the United States and insisted they were strengthening their defences …
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Merz, Macron to address first day of Munich security meet
Feb 13 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will Friday address the first day of the Munich …
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Bangladesh nationalists claim big election win, Islamists cry foul
Feb 13 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed a thumping win on Friday in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 …
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Tourists empty out of Cuba as US fuel blockade bites
Feb 13 2026
With rolling power cuts, hotel closures, and flight routes suspended for lack of fuel, tourists are gradually emptying …
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'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails
Feb 13 2026
In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretched out both wrists to have her pulse taken -- the first …
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Tearful Canadian mother mourns daughter before Carney visits town shaken by killings
Feb 13 2026
A grieving Canadian mother whose daughter was murdered in a mass school shooting addressed the public on Thursday, ahead …
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Bangladesh's BNP claim 'sweeping' election win
Feb 13 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday claimed a thumping win in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 …
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Strange 'inside-out' planetary system baffles astronomers
Feb 13 2026
Surprised astronomers said Thursday they have discovered a star with planets in a bizarre order that defies scientific …
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Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup 'miracles'
Feb 13 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course …
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Europe's most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network into space
Feb 13 2026
The most powerful version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket Thursday carried 32 satellites into space for the Amazon Leo …
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Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades
Feb 13 2026
In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune …
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Chloe Kim misses Olympic milestone, Ukrainian disqualfied over helmet
Feb 13 2026
US snowboard superstar Chloe Kim failed in her bid for Olympic history when she was pipped to gold on Thursday while …
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Bangladesh's BNP heading for 'sweeping' election win
Feb 13 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman is heading for a thumping win in the first elections held …
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Trump dismantles legal basis for US climate rules
Feb 12 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked a landmark scientific finding underpinning US regulations to curb …
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Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Feb 12 2026
President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of an aggressive immigration operation in Minnesota that …
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EU vows reforms to confront China, US -- but split on joint debt
Feb 12 2026
EU leaders pledged after talks Thursday to move ahead swiftly with reforms to revive Europe's flagging economy but were …
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Less glamour, more content, says Wim Wenders of Berlin Film Fest
Feb 12 2026
Berlin Film Festival jury president Wim Wenders said Thursday that this year's 76th edition of the festival would have …
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Ukrainian's disqualification from Winter Olympics gives Coventry first test
Feb 12 2026
Did International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry really think she could keep politics out of sport?
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Counting underway in first Bangladesh polls since deadly uprising
Feb 12 2026
Counting was underway on Thursday in Bangladesh's first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, with powerful political …
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Norway police search ex-PM Jagland's properties in probe over Epstein links
Feb 12 2026
Norwegian police said Thursday they had searched properties belonging to former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland …
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'Madness': Ukrainians furious over Olympian ban for memorial helmet
Feb 12 2026
Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton …
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Man Utd's Ratcliffe's apologises for 'language' on immigration
Feb 12 2026
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologised Thursday for his "choice of language" after saying the "UK has been …
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EU vows swift reforms to confront challenge from China, US
Feb 12 2026
EU leaders Thursday vowed to act boldly to bolster Europe's economy faced with twin threats from China and the United …
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Anti-racism body slams Man Utd co-owner for 'disgraceful' immigration comments
Feb 12 2026
A leading British football anti-discrimination body on Thursday slammed as "disgraceful" comments by Manchester United …
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Counting begins in landmark Bangladesh polls after deadly uprising
Feb 12 2026
Counting began on Thursday in Bangladesh's first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, with powerful political heir …
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Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028
Feb 12 2026
Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will see him remain head coach of the England national football team …
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Ukraine skeleton racer Heraskevych disqualified from Olympics over memorial helmet
Feb 12 2026
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to …
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Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising
Feb 12 2026
Bangladesh voted Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, as parties crushed under Sheikh Hasina's …
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Taiwan leader wants greater defence cooperation with Europe: AFP interview
Feb 12 2026
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called for greater defence and AI cooperation between Taiwan and Europe, as the …
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Taiwan leader warns countries in region 'next' in case of China attack: AFP interview
Feb 12 2026
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned that countries in the region would be China's next targets should Beijing seize …
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Argentina moves closer to labor reform, despite protests
Feb 12 2026
Argentina pushed closer on Thursday to approving labor reforms that have triggered clashes between workers and police in …
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Geneva opera house selling off thousands of extravagant costumes
Feb 12 2026
Sandra Delpierre's fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past …
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Grieving Canada town holds vigil for school shooting victims
Feb 12 2026
As the sun set in the grief-stricken Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge on Wednesday, hundreds gathered in a main square, …
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Canada probes mass shooter's past interactions with police, health system
Feb 12 2026
Canadian police Wednesday identified the 18-year-old who carried out a mass shooting in a remote mining town, as …
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EU leaders push to rescue European economy challenged by China, US
Feb 12 2026
EU leaders will converge on a Belgian castle on Thursday as the bloc seeks ways to punch its economic weight on the …
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World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site
Feb 12 2026
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches …
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Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia
Feb 12 2026
Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan's only alpine skier, Timur …
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Scrutiny over US claim that Mexican drone invasion prompted airport closure
Feb 12 2026
The closure of a Texas airport triggered conflicting explanations Wednesday, as the government claimed an incursion by …
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Protesters, police clash at protest over Milei labor reform
Feb 12 2026
Argentine workers hurled stones and bottle bombs Wednesday at police who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets as a …
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AI cracks Roman-era board game
Feb 12 2026
A smooth, white stone dating from the Roman era and unearthed in the Netherlands has long baffled researchers.
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France seeks probe after diplomat cited in Epstein files
Feb 12 2026
France's foreign minister has requested a probe into a French diplomat who corresponded with convicted sex offender …
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Von Allmen joins Olympic ski greats, French couple win remarkable ice dance
Feb 11 2026
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen joined the Olympic greats on Wednesday, while French pair Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence …
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Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run
Feb 11 2026
Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool …
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Canada police say 18-year-old carried out mass shooting
Feb 11 2026
Canadian police said Wednesday an 18-year-old carried out a mass shooting in a remote mining town, killing six people at …
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Trump tells Israel's Netanyahu Iran talks must continue
Feb 11 2026
US President Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Wednesday that talks with Iran must continue, …
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Colombia election favorite vows US-backed strikes on narco camps
Feb 11 2026
Colombia's right-wing presidential front-runner told AFP Wednesday that he wants US backing for a bombing campaign …
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Mourning Canada in 'shock' after deadliest school shooting in decades
Feb 11 2026
Canada was in mourning Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after a lone shooter killed at least nine people, …
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Israel's Netanyahu pushes Trump on Iran
Feb 11 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Donald Trump at the White House to push for a harder line in …
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EU leaders push rival fixes to reverse bloc's 'decline'
Feb 11 2026
EU leaders told industry executives on Wednesday they were committed to transforming the bloc's lagging economy into a …
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Von Allmen joins Olympic skiing greats, Kim seeks snowboard history
Feb 11 2026
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen joined the Olympic greats on Wednesday by winning his third gold medal of the …
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Canada stunned by deadliest school shooting in decades
Feb 11 2026
Canada was in mourning Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after a lone shooter killed at least nine people, …
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Cyclone batters Madagascar's second city, killing 31
Feb 11 2026
A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 31 people in Madagascar's second-largest city, ripping roofs off …
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