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Brazil police raid home of Bolsonaro, accused of plotting coup

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Brazilian police raided Jair Bolsonaro's home Friday, as a judge curtailed the far-right former leader's freedom while …

Trump sues Murdoch, newspaper over Epstein sex bombshell

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US President Donald Trump sued media magnate Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal on Friday over the publication …

New clashes rock Syria's Druze heartland as tribal fighters reinforce Bedouin

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Armed tribes supported by Syria's Islamist-led government clashed with Druze fighters in the community's Sweida …

Imperious Scheffler surges into British Open halfway lead

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Scottie Scheffler ignited his bid for a maiden British Open title by surging through the field to take a one-shot lead …

Trump administration seeks to release some of Epstein probe material

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President Donald Trump attempted Friday to control the storm triggered by a bombshell report on his friendship with …

CBS says Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' to end in May 2026

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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," a staple of late-night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said, days …

Argentines commemorate Jewish center bombing, demand justice

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Hundreds of Argentines gathered Friday to commemorate the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center that killed dozens, …

'Mass grave': Medics appeal for aid at last working hospital in Syria's Sweida

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In the last barely-functional hospital in Sweida, bodies are overflowing from the morgue, staff said, amid violence that …

Over 11 mn refugees risk losing aid because of funding cuts: UN

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Massive cuts to humanitarian budgets risk leaving more than 11 million refugees without desperately needed aid, the …

Charging Scheffler closes on British Open lead

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Scottie Scheffler ignited his bid for a maiden British Open title by surging to within one shot of the clubhouse lead …

G20 nations agree central bank independence 'crucial'

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The G20 finance ministers stressed Friday that central banks must remain independent, after months of escalating attacks …

EU, UK target Russian oil in tough new Ukraine war sanctions

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The European Union and Britain on Friday sought to ramp up economic pressure on Russia to halt the war in Ukraine by …

Germany presses ahead with deportations to Afghanistan

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Germany said Friday it had deported 81 Afghan men convicted of crimes to their Taliban-controlled homeland, as …

Ex-Brazil president Bolsonaro must wear monitoring device: Supreme Court

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Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro must wear an electronic monitoring device as he awaits a verdict in his trial …

Crews rescue 18 miners trapped in Colombia

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Emergency crews rescued 18 workers trapped in a gold mine in Colombia on Friday, the government said.

EU targets Russian oil in tough new Ukraine war sanctions

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The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more …

Russia arrests US-Russian woman accused of smuggling gun

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Russian customs agents arrested a Russian-American woman at a Moscow airport for trying to bring a gun into the country …

Trump team to seek release of Epstein documents

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Donald Trump's administration said it would seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein on …

North Korea bars foreign tourists from new seaside resort

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North Korea has barred foreigners from a newly opened beach resort, the country's tourism administration said this week, …

US Congress approves $9 bn in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public media

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US Republicans early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and …

Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede

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State authorities blamed the management of India's Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team for last month's deadly …

Trump threatens to sue WSJ, Murdoch over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein

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US President Donald Trump threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal and owner Rupert Murdoch Thursday over a story about …

UK 'princes in the tower' murder probe clears Richard III

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It is one of history's most intriguing "murders" -- the mysterious disappearance over five centuries ago of two young …

Olympic champion Lyles to make 100m season debut at London Diamond League

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Olympic champion Noah Lyles reignites competition with Letsile Tebogo over 100m at Saturday's Diamond League meet in …

South Korea to end private adoptions after landmark probe

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South Korea is set to overhaul its adoption system on Saturday by ending the decades-old practice of outsourcing …

Syria troops quit Druze heartland after violence leaves nearly 600 dead

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Syrian troops on Thursday pulled out of the Druze heartland of Sweida on the orders of the Islamist-led government, …

Trump threatens to sue WSJ over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein

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US President Donald Trump threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal Thursday over a story about an alleged off-color …

In rural Canadian town, new risk of measles deepens vaccine tensions

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In the Canadian town of Aylmer, where Mennonites in traditional dress walk down the main street alongside secular …

'A trap' - Asylum seekers arrested after attending US courts

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In gloomy corridors outside a Manhattan courtroom, masked agents target and arrest migrants attending mandatory hearings …

Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers

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An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers …

England reach Euro 2025 semis after shootout win over Sweden

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England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then …

Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling and hand bruising

Jul 17 2025

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday, …

Syria troops quit Druze heartland after violence leaves over 500 dead

Jul 17 2025

Syrian troops on Thursday pulled out of the Druze heartland of Sweida on the orders of the Islamist-led government, …

Israel PM voices regret after three killed at Catholic church in Gaza

Jul 17 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret after Israeli tank fire killed three people at a Catholic church in …

Scheffler makes bright British Open start, McIlroy three shots back

Jul 17 2025

World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open to sit three under par at a rain-swept Royal …

Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling, hand bruising

Jul 17 2025

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a long-term but benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday …

'Benign' vein issue behind Trump's swollen legs: White House

Jul 17 2025

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic but benign vein condition after seeking medical examination …

Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60

Jul 17 2025

A fire tore through a newly opened shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 61 people, …

Scheffler makes bright British Open start before McIlroy takes centre stage

Jul 17 2025

World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open with a three-under par round at a rain-swept …

French army leaves Senegal, ending military presence in west Africa

Jul 17 2025

France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army …

EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services

Jul 17 2025

The EU executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies -- including tech giants -- …

Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church kills three

Jul 17 2025

An Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church killed three people on Thursday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem …

Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues

Jul 17 2025

Air India's inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of its existing Boeing 787 aircraft found no …

Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church kills two

Jul 17 2025

An Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church killed two people on Thursday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem …

Syria troops quit Druze heartland leaving bodies on streets

Jul 17 2025

Syrian troops pulled out of the Druze heartland province of Sweida Thursday on orders from the Islamist-led government, …

Strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injures several people

Jul 17 2025

A strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injured several people on Thursday, the territory's civil defence agency and the …

French army to leave Senegal amid Africa downsizing

Jul 17 2025

France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent …

McIlroy on home turf as Scheffler seeks satisfaction at British Open

Jul 17 2025

Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd British Open gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday as …

Three dead as South Korean region hit by most rain in 120 years

Jul 17 2025

At least three people were killed and more than 1,000 evacuated Thursday after South Korea was hit by torrential rains, …

Volvo Cars swings into loss on electric vehicles, tariffs

Jul 17 2025

Volvo Cars announced on Thursday it had swung into loss in the second quarter, after it took an impairment charge for …

US senators approve $9 billion of Elon Musk's federal cuts

Jul 17 2025

The US Senate approved early Thursday a package of spending cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would cancel …

Syria says local factions to secure violence-hit Sweida

Jul 17 2025

The Syrian government announced Thursday that local leaders would assume control over security in the city of Sweida in …

Chinese farmer makes splash with homemade submarine

Jul 17 2025

A 60-year-old farmer in China has built his own "Big Black Fish" -- a homemade submarine that can accommodate two …

Japan's Sega eyes return to 1990s gaming glory

Jul 17 2025

The big-screen success of 1990s video game speedster "Sonic the Hedgehog" has brought new fans to Japan's Sega, which …

AI-powered 'nudify' apps fuel deadly wave of digital blackmail

Jul 17 2025

After a Kentucky teenager died by suicide this year, his parents discovered he had received threatening texts demanding …

French town withdraws pop festival funding over Kneecap appearance

Jul 17 2025

A town that hosts one of France's biggest pop festivals announced Wednesday that it was withdrawing its subsidy to the …

Three quarters of US teens use AI companions despite risks: study

Jul 17 2025

Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite …

EU mega budget hits immediate German opposition

Jul 17 2025

The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a two-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas …

World-first IVF trial reduces risk of babies inheriting diseases

Jul 17 2025

Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of …

Girelli fires Italy past Norway and into Euro 2025 semis

Jul 17 2025

Cristiana Girelli shot Italy into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday with a brace, including a last-gasp …

Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request

Jul 16 2025

Syria announced that its army had begun to withdraw from violence-hit Sweida on Wednesday, following a wave of Israeli …

Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage as Pogacar survives scare

Jul 16 2025

Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej …

Gaza aid point crush kills 20 people

Jul 16 2025

A crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, with the site's operator blaming …

Trump slams own supporters as Epstein row grows

Jul 16 2025

US President Donald Trump blasted his own supporters and "stupid" Republicans Wednesday as he went on the attack against …

Trump slams 'stupid' Republicans as Epstein row grows

Jul 16 2025

US President Donald Trump blasted "foolish" Republican supporters Wednesday as he went on the attack against anyone …

Trump says not firing Fed chair -- but not ruling out

Jul 16 2025

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, …

Israel bombs Syria army HQ after warning Damascus to leave Druze alone

Jul 16 2025

Israel bombed the Syrian army's headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday after warning the Islamist-led government to leave …

Indonesian shoemakers fear Trump tariffs despite lower levy

Jul 16 2025

At a leather boot shop in the Indonesian city of Bandung, workers handle an order from Texas but owner Etnawati Melani …

David vs Goliath: Inside the legal battle to help Trump's deportees in El Salvador

Jul 16 2025

A small group of overstretched and outmatched lawyers is fighting for the rights of men deported by the Trump …

McIlroy returns to Portrush as Schauffele defends British Open crown

Jul 16 2025

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on …

Prosecutor asks Brazil Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of coup

Jul 16 2025

A prosecutor asked Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, in …

Cuban minister resigns after downplaying poverty

Jul 16 2025

The labor minister in economically depressed Cuba resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over her claim that people rummaging …

'Epstein files' explained: Why Trump is under pressure

Jul 16 2025

A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a …

Skimming the Sun, probe sheds light on space weather threats

Jul 16 2025

Eruptions of plasma piling atop one another, solar wind streaming out in exquisite detail -- the closest-ever images of …

Ryder Cup places up for grabs at British Open

Jul 16 2025

The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal …

Cuban president addresses anger over 'there are no beggars' claim

Jul 16 2025

Cuba's president was forced to step in Tuesday after a minister's assertion that "there are no beggars" caused an uproar …

Trump says any 'credible' Epstein files should be released

Jul 16 2025

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Justice Department should release all "credible" information from its probe …

Trump unveils investments to power AI boom

Jul 15 2025

US President Donald Trump went to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to announce $92 billion in energy and infrastructure deals …

Nasdaq gains while Dow, S&P 500 fall as US inflation ticks higher

Jul 15 2025

Most US and European share indices slid on Tuesday, as US inflation data indicated President Donald Trump's tariffs …

Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes

Jul 15 2025

Syrian authorities were accused on Tuesday of carrying out summary executions of civilians in the predominantly Druze …

In backing Brazil's Bolsonaro, Trump may be helping Lula

Jul 15 2025

US President Donald Trump's backing for a far-right Brazilian ally could inadvertently boost leftist President Luis …

Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow

Jul 15 2025

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine should not target Moscow, after the Kremlin charged that a new US …

'Severance' leads Emmy nominations with 27

Jul 15 2025

Apple TV+'s dark sci-fi office drama "Severance" on Tuesday led the contenders for the Emmy Awards, television's version …

Trump UN envoy pick chastised for discussing bombing on Signal

Jul 15 2025

President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Mike Waltz on Tuesday defiantly defended his use of a group …

Nvidia says it will resume sales of 'H20' AI chips to China

Jul 15 2025

US tech giant Nvidia announced Tuesday it will resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China after …

Stock markets dip as US inflation puts focus on Trump's tariffs

Jul 15 2025

Most US and European share indices slid on Tuesday, as US inflation data indicated President Donald Trump's tariffs …

Thousands of Afghans win UK asylum after huge data breach

Jul 15 2025

Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme after a …

Prosecutor asks Brazil's Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of coup

Jul 15 2025

A prosecutor asked Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, in …

Stocks diverge, as US inflation puts focus on Trump's tariffs

Jul 15 2025

Global stock markets went in different directions on Tuesday, as an uptick in US inflation suggested President Donald …

UN demands justice in any Ukraine peace talks, as civilian deaths spike

Jul 15 2025

The United Nations insisted on Tuesday that any peace talks on Russia's war in Ukraine must include full accountability …

Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace

Jul 15 2025

The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions …

Israel strikes Syrian forces sent into Druze-majority Sweida

Jul 15 2025

Israel launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was …

Ukraine covers frontline roads with anti-drone nets

Jul 15 2025

A ravaged car with its engine destroyed and doors riddled with shrapnel lay on the side of the road near Dobropillia, a …

Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal

Jul 15 2025

US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its war in Ukraine within 50 days or face massive new economic …

Syrian forces enter Druze city after deadly clashes

Jul 15 2025

Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday, the interior ministry said, aiming to end …

'World's oldest marathon runner' dies aged 114 in road accident

Jul 15 2025

India's Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest distance runner, has died in a road accident aged 114, his …

Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta

Jul 15 2025

Computer drives containing unreleased music by US superstar Beyonce and plans related to her concerts were stolen last …

Egypt grand museum delay puts tourism hopes on hold

Jul 15 2025

In the shadow of the Grand Egyptian Museum, souvenir shop owner Mona has been readying for the tourist boom she hoped …

'Butter': the foodie feminist bestseller skewering sexism in Japan

Jul 15 2025

Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki did not expect her novel "Butter" to capture a cult following abroad, hailed as a biting …

Pentagon inks contracts for Musk's xAI, competitors

Jul 15 2025

The Pentagon announced contracts on Monday with multiple leading US artificial intelligence firms including Elon Musk's …

Sweden's Soft Hooligans push better vibes at Women's Euros

Jul 15 2025

Swedish supporters' group the Soft Hooligans have brought their chants, drums and message of inclusion to Switzerland to …

Creepy find: German customs net tarantulas in cookie shipment

Jul 15 2025

German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as …