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No new clashes after two nights of unrest on N. Ireland streets
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Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, …
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Two UK ministers quit in defence spending row piling pressure on PM
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Britain's defence and armed forces ministers quit Thursday in a row over military spending, piling pressure on …
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SpaceX to make historic IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
AFP - 1h ago
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial …
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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer
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British Defence Secretary John Healey quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance …
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UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
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A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women by the Taliban morality police in the western Afghan …
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
AFP - 2h ago
SpaceX is inviting investors to bet on Elon Musk's vision of AI data centers in space and humans on Mars.
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Drones, lone wolves, rowdy fans: US security officials ready for World Cup
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World Cup matches in the United States have been made as safe as they "can possibly be" -– from crowd control to …
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Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal
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US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to launch a more devastating wave of bombings against Iran on Thursday and …
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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
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Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making …
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Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip
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Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned "indifference" towards migrants during a visit to a port in Spain's Canary Islands …
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Iran warns of 'endless quagmire' as Trump orders new strikes
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Iran warned Washington on Thursday that it risked wading into an "endless quagmire" of war and soaring energy prices, …
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'Racist thuggery' slammed after second night of N.Ireland unrest
AFP - 5h ago
Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a …
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G7 allies seek to bridge divide with Trump at France summit
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Leading European nations and their G7 allies will seek to narrow differences with Donald Trump at a summit from Monday …
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Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity
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The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous …
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World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup
AFP - 7h ago
The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, …
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Trump vows fresh Iran strikes and seizure of oil terminals
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US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, saying American forces would also soon seize the …
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'Racist thuggery' slammed after second N.Ireland night of disorder
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Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a …
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Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitoring
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Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists said Thursday, warning …
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Iran warns Mideast truce 'practically meaningless' after US strikes
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Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now "practically meaningless" …
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'Racist thuggery' condemned after second night of disorder in N.Ireland
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Police arrested 16 people during a second night of disorder in Northern Ireland sparked by a brutal Belfast stabbing, a …
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Thailand sentences Chinese Uyghurs to death in 2015 shrine bombing case
AFP - 13h ago
Two Chinese Uyghur men were sentenced to death on Thursday for carrying out a 2015 attack on a Bangkok shrine that …
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Knicks stage historic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from NBA title
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The New York Knicks staged the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday as they erased a 29-point deficit to …
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Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war
AFP - 9h ago
Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a …
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The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs
AFP - 9h ago
With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to …
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In ageing South Korea, AI dolls care for the elderly
AFP - 7h ago
In her tiny apartment in South Korea, where she lives alone, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja spends her days with a childlike …
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Russia's conscripts recount pressure to fight in Ukraine
AFP - 16h ago
After Russian police started using facial-recognition cameras to identify men wanted by military authorities, a young …
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US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fade
AFP - 6h ago
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, as US leaders accused …
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SpaceX on cusp of record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
AFP - 11h ago
SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial …
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US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
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The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month old …
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FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday …
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Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery
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Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA …
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Climate change-fuelled storm decimated world's rarest great ape: study
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Climate change-fuelled landslides wiped out nearly one in ten of the world's rarest great ape species on Indonesia's …
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Cape Town becomes first African World Marathon Major
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Cape Town has been added to the prestigious World Marathon Majors, the elite series said on Wednesday, making it the …
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Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's killing
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President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he feared for trust in France's institutions after a botched investigation …
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"I love the inflation": Trump comment on latest price jump sparks backlash
AFP - 19h ago
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high …
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Pope blesses new tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia
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Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed a giant new tower at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica after celebrating mass …
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Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests
Jun 10 2026
Police used water cannon late Wednesday to disperse small crowds who had gathered for a second night in Northern Ireland …
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US renews Iran attacks as Trump vows to hit 'hard'
Jun 10 2026
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit …
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French pop icon Bruel charged with rape, sexual assault
Jun 10 2026
French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came …
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US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'
Jun 10 2026
The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after …
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Trump vows attacks on Iran for 'playing' US over peace deal
Jun 10 2026
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to …
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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
Jun 10 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field …
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Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades
Jun 10 2026
Hong Kong filed manslaughter charges against several people and companies on Wednesday over the world's deadliest …
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Belfast girds for more violence after stabbing suspect held
Jun 10 2026
Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that …
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Pope arrives at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to bless new tower
Jun 10 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrived Wednesday at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica to bless its giant new tower and celebrate …
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SpaceX's historic IPO by the numbers
Jun 10 2026
The stock market debut of SpaceX -- Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and company -- expected Friday, could be the biggest …
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Norm-breaking SpaceX IPO a source of elation, angst on Wall Street
Jun 10 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX is just days from a historic stock market debut set to break all norms, drawing feverish excitement …
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Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
Jun 10 2026
Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and …
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Trump accuses Iran of taking 'too long' to negotiate peace deal
Jun 10 2026
US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Wednesday of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would …
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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog
Jun 10 2026
From explicit calls for murder to sexual harassment, violent threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after …
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Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
Jun 10 2026
Pakistan has renewed deadly airstrikes on neighbouring Afghanistan, officials in both countries said Wednesday, in the …
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Belfast stabbing suspect in court after 'terrifying' night of violence
Jun 10 2026
Burnt-out cars and smashed windows littered Belfast streets on Wednesday as a Sudanese man appeared in court over a …
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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain
Jun 10 2026
Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a …
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Italian astronaut expects home flavors on Artemis III menu
Jun 10 2026
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot …
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
Jun 10 2026
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in …
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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win …
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Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
Jun 10 2026
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United …
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Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
Jun 10 2026
Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded …
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Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
Jun 10 2026
Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup …
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
Jun 10 2026
Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in …
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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing
Jun 10 2026
US forces carried out strikes against Iran on Wednesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the …
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Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo
Jun 10 2026
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen …
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
Jun 10 2026
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and …
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Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
Jun 10 2026
Anti-immigration protesters torched buildings and vehicles in Belfast on Tuesday evening and blocked roads, a day after …
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Italian astronaut to pilot Artemis III mission
Jun 10 2026
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot …
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
Jun 10 2026
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth …
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria …
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Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
Jun 09 2026
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the …
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Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Jun 09 2026
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics …
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Somali government deeply regrets axing of referee from World Cup
Jun 09 2026
The Somali government expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday after award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from …
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Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican
Jun 09 2026
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium during his …
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Outdoor hospitals, shaken communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Jun 09 2026
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother …
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Business, unions unite against Swiss immigration cap push
Jun 09 2026
Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered …
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Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Jun 09 2026
Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary …
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Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the …
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Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Jun 09 2026
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother …
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Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance …
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Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say
Jun 09 2026
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have …
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French justice minister refuses to resign over girl killing case
Jun 09 2026
France's justice minister Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the …
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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
Jun 09 2026
A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting …
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Bolivian president says 'narcoterrorists' behind crippling protests
Jun 09 2026
Bolivia's embattled president on Monday signaled dwindling patience for protests that have paralyzed the country, moving …
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Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
Jun 08 2026
Iran and Israel said Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that …
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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals
Jun 08 2026
New York's fabled Madison Square Garden went into virtual lockdown Monday as police threw a tight security cordon around …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday
Jun 08 2026
Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA
Jun 08 2026
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident 'with rugby player'
Jun 08 2026
Ben Stokes' position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being …
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Leftist takes lead in Peru's too-close-to-call presidential runoff
Jun 08 2026
Leftist Roberto Sanchez pulled ahead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori for …
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Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help
Jun 08 2026
Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after …
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Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change
Jun 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional …
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Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
Jun 08 2026
Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle …
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UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action
Jun 08 2026
Oceans are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action, a major UN report warned Monday, with seas warming …
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WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola effort
Jun 08 2026
The head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an …
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Major quake off Philippines kills at least 35, dozen still missing
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 35 people, according to provincial …
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Iran halts Israel operation after first post-truce clash
Jun 08 2026
Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between …
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Peru presidential runoff too close to call
Jun 08 2026
Peru's presidential runoff was still too close to call early Monday, with four-time candidate Keiko Fujimori all but …
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Trump tells Iran, Israel to stop 'shooting' after first clash since truce
Jun 08 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday told Iran and Israel to stop fighting after the two foes attacked each other's …
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Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 31 people, according to provincial …
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Pope denounces 'scourge' of abuse before meeting victims
Jun 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Monday denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" …
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China's Xi in North Korea for rare visit
Jun 08 2026
China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he proclaimed a willingness to bring ties …
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Pope urges action on 'tragic drama' of migration
Jun 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV called for a global response to the "tragic drama" of migration and said world peace was a "true global …
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Iran, Israel exchange fire in first clash since truce
Jun 08 2026
Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of …
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Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce
Jun 08 2026
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two …
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