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Armenia PM hails 'in-depth' talks with Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he held "in-depth" talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on …
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Iran rejects nuclear talks with US before Israeli 'aggression' stops
AFP - 39m ago
Iran said Friday it would not resume nuclear negotiations with the United States until Israel halts its attacks, as …
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Russia might try to take Ukrainian city of Sumy, Putin says
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he did not "rule out" his forces attempting to seize the northeastern …
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Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal
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The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League after Florian Wirtz joined …
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UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill in historic step
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Britain's parliament took a historic step towards allowing euthanasia on Friday when MPs backed contentious legislation …
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Israel warns of 'prolonged' war against Iran
AFP - 2h ago
Israel's war against Iran, now in its second week, will be "prolonged", military chief Eyal Zamir said Friday as the …
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Armenia PM in talks with Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on a rare visit to …
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Iran's nuclear programme: from its origins to today's dispute
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A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a …
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case
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American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge stemming from an alleged London …
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European powers meet Iran in Geneva as war with Israel rages
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European powers hoped to offer a "diplomatic solution" as they met with Iran in Geneva on Friday, according to French …
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Armenia PM to meet Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has …
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Europe to offer Iran 'diplomatic solution' to war with Israel
AFP - 2h ago
European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign …
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US appeals court allows Trump control of National Guard in LA
AFP - 10h ago
A US appeals court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump could continue control of National Guard troops in Los …
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Top Iran, EU diplomats to hold nuclear talks
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European foreign ministers will hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday, as President Donald Trump …
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Armenia PM arrives in Turkey for 'historic' visit
AFP - 5h ago
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan …
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Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP - 12h ago
Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing …
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Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery
AFP - 12h ago
In the thick, steamy forests of western Thailand, 20 skittish sambar deer dart from an enclosure into the undergrowth -- …
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Two dead in Mexico as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast
AFP - 13h ago
Hurricane Erick killed at least two people as it swept through southern Mexico causing significant damage to coastal …
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European, Iranian diplomats to meet as US mulls joining Israel campaign
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European foreign ministers will hold talks Friday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution …
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PSG stunned by Botafogo after Messi lights up Club World Cup
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European champions Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday …
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Peru gas workers find thousand-year-old mummy
AFP - 15h ago
Peruvian gas workers this week found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, their company said, …
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Thai PM to meet army commander to defuse political crisis
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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will on Friday visit an army commander she called an "opponent" in a leaked …
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Peru's Maido named world's top restaurant on 50 Best list
AFP - 15h ago
Maido, a restaurant in Peru founded by chef Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura, was on Thursday named the best eatery in the …
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Paris makes clean water bet for River Seine bathers
AFP - 15h ago
A year on from athletes competing in the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, French authorities guarantee …
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Trump 'Golden Dome' plan tricky and expensive: experts
AFP - 5h ago
President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" defence system is a plan that will face mammoth technical and financial …
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Budapest mayor defies police ban on Pride march
AFP - 2h ago
Hungarian police on Thursday banned the country's main Pride march from taking place in Budapest on June 28 but the …
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Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona
AFP - 2h ago
Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Casa Batllo, a modernist architectural masterpiece by Sagrada Familia designer Antoni Gaudi, …
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Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup
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A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on …
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Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast
AFP - 6h ago
Southern Mexico started the cleanup process Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific …
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US immigration agents barred from LA Dodgers' stadium: team
AFP - 15h ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers said Thursday the club barred federal immigration agents from the team's stadium parking lot as …
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Fundraising shift at NY Pride as Trump scares off corporate donors
Jun 19 2025
New York's Pride parade, the highest-profile annual US LGBTQ gathering, is ramping up efforts to raise funds from …
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Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran
Jun 19 2025
Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran …
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Israel welcomes 'all help' in striking Iran, Trump to decide 'within two weeks'
Jun 19 2025
Israel on Thursday welcomed "all help" in striking Iran's nuclear sites as President Donald Trump dangled the prospect …
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Israel minister says Iran leader 'can no longer exist' after hospital hit
Jun 19 2025
Israel's defence minister warned that Iran's supreme leader "can no longer be allowed to exist" after a hospital was hit …
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Jun 19 2025
Myanmar's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a …
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Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war
Jun 19 2025
Russia on Thursday warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether …
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If Iran's Khamenei falls, what would replace him?
Jun 19 2025
Israel increasingly appears eager to oust the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution …
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Thai PM clings on as crisis threatens to topple government
Jun 19 2025
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader …
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Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
Jun 19 2025
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader …
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Israel's Netanyahu says Iran will 'pay heavy price' after hospital hit
Jun 19 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would "pay a heavy price" after a hospital in southern Israel was hit during …
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Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
Jun 19 2025
Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran …
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Iran strikes Israel as Trump weighs US involvement
Jun 19 2025
Iran launched a fresh salvo of missiles at Israel on Thursday, with a hospital reported hit, as President Donald Trump …
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Thai PM faces growing calls to quit following Cambodia phone row
Jun 19 2025
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced mounting calls Thursday to resign after a leaked phone call she had …
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Mutilation ban and microchips: EU lawmakers vote on cat and dog welfare
Jun 19 2025
Compulsory microchipping, as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking, are among a set of new rules to protect cats …
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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism
Jun 19 2025
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher …
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New Zealand coroner raises alarm over 'perilous' collision sport
Jun 19 2025
A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a "perilous" rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into …
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Real Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph in Club World Cup openers
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first …
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India start new era without Kohli and Rohit against England
Jun 19 2025
Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end …
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Trump weighs involvement as Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran
Jun 19 2025
President Donald Trump warned he was weighing US military action against Iran, as Israel launched fresh strikes against …
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Trump on Iran strikes: 'I may do it, I may not do it'
Jun 19 2025
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was still deciding whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran …
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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th in junta jail
Jun 19 2025
Myanmar's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a …
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US approves Gilead's twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV
Jun 19 2025
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV -- a …
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Warning signs on climate flashing bright red: top scientists
Jun 19 2025
From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all …
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From Tehran to Toronto via Turkey: an Iranian's bid to flee war
Jun 19 2025
Dragging two suitcases and wearing a rucksack, Homa looked exhausted after crossing the Turkish border following a long …
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US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
Jun 19 2025
Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow …
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Real Madrid held by Al-Hilal after Man City win Club World Cup opener
Jun 19 2025
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in new coach Xabi Alonso's debut at the Club World Cup on …
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Moth uses stars to navigate long distances, scientists discover
Jun 19 2025
A species of Australian moth travels up to a thousand kilometres every summer using the stars to navigate, scientists …
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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN
Jun 18 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the …
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Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender, hypersonic missiles target Israel
Jun 18 2025
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday Iran would never surrender, with the country unleashing hypersonic …
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Gaza rescuers say 33 killed by Israel fire
Jun 18 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said 33 people were killed by Israeli fire in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, …
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Climate change could cut crop yields up to a quarter
Jun 18 2025
Climate change is on track to reduce by 11 percent in 2100 the yields that today provide two-thirds of humanity's …
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Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender
Jun 18 2025
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender and warned the United …
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New rules may not change dirty and deadly ship recycling business
Jun 18 2025
Mizan Hossain fell 10 metres (33-foot) from the top of a ship he was cutting up on Chittagong beach in Bangladesh -- …
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Khamenei says Iran will 'never surrender', warns off US
Jun 18 2025
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender as demanded by President …
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UN says two Iran nuclear sites destroyed in Israel strikes
Jun 18 2025
The UN nuclear watchdog said Israeli strikes on Wednesday destroyed two buildings making centrifuge components for …
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Israel targets nuclear site as Iran claims hypersonic missile attack
Jun 18 2025
Israel said it struck a nuclear site near Tehran on Wednesday, while Iran said it fired hypersonic missiles as the arch …
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Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
Jun 18 2025
Iran said early Wednesday it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the …
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New Zealand approves medicinal use of 'magic mushrooms'
Jun 18 2025
New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called …
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Nearly two centuries on, quiet settles on Afghanistan's British Cemetery
Jun 18 2025
Aynullah Rahimi's family has for decades tended the old cemetery in Kabul reserved for non-Afghans, but since the …
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Panthers rout Oilers to capture second NHL Stanley Cup in a row
Jun 18 2025
The Florida Panthers, powered by Sam Reinhart's four-goal effort, captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup on …
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G7 summit minus Trump rallies behind Ukraine
Jun 18 2025
Group of Seven leaders on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine but stopped short of joint condemnation of Russia …
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Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
Jun 18 2025
Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard …
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G7 minus Trump rallies behind Ukraine as US blocks statement
Jun 18 2025
Group of Seven leaders minus President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine, as the United States …
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India, Canada return ambassadors as Carney, Modi look past spat
Jun 18 2025
India and Canada agreed Tuesday to return ambassadors to each other's capitals, turning a page on a bitter spat over an …
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'What are these wars for?': Arab town in Israel shattered by Iran strike
Jun 18 2025
An Arab town in northern Israel paid a heavy price for the ongoing air war between Iran and Israel when a ballistic …
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Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time
Jun 18 2025
US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White …
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Curfew lifted in LA as Trump battles for control of California troops
Jun 18 2025
Calm appeared to be returning to protest-hit Los Angeles on Tuesday as the mayor lifted a nighttime curfew, while …
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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran reels
Jun 17 2025
President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded "unconditional surrender" from Tehran and warned the United States could …
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Trump says won't kill Iran's Khamenei 'for now' as Israel presses campaign
Jun 17 2025
President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran's supreme leader "for now" and appeared to demand …
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G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
Jun 17 2025
Group of Seven leaders, holding talks Tuesday at a summit in Canada, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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Russian strikes kill 14 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
Jun 17 2025
Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and …
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Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet
Jun 17 2025
President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the …
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Russian strikes kill 10 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
Jun 17 2025
Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and …
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China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement 'eternal' Central Asia ties
Jun 17 2025
Xi Jinping celebrated China's "eternal friendship" with Central Asia at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as the …
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How much damage has Israel inflicted on Iran's nuclear programme?
Jun 17 2025
Israel's strikes on Iran have targeted several of its nuclear facilities as it claims the country is seeking to develop …
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Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
Jun 17 2025
US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as …
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Russian strikes kill 16 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv
Jun 17 2025
Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and …
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Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day
Jun 17 2025
Israel said Tuesday it targeted military sites in Iran and killed a senior commander in fresh strikes, prompting Tehran …
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China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement Central Asia ties
Jun 17 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the …
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Survivors of Bosnia 'rape camps' come forward 30 years on
Jun 17 2025
It took years for Zehra Murguz to be able to testify about what happened to her and other Muslim women in the "rape …
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Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca
Jun 17 2025
Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on …
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G7 urges Middle East de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
Jun 17 2025
G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US …
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G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit
Jun 17 2025
G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US …
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Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
Jun 17 2025
In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to …
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Soft power: BTS fans rally behind Korean international adoptees
Jun 17 2025
K-pop megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive …
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Israel, Iran trade missile fire as Trump warns Tehran to 'evacuate'
Jun 17 2025
Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran …
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US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House
Jun 17 2025
The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a …
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Trump makes hasty summit exit over Iran crisis
Jun 17 2025
US President Donald Trump was on Monday leaving a Group of Seven summit early as he hinted of greater involvement in the …
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AFP photographer shot in face with rubber bullet at LA protest
Jun 17 2025
An Agence France-Presse photographer was recovering Monday after he was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by law …
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'Strange' to play in front of 50,000 empty seats: Chelsea's Maresca
Jun 17 2025
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca labelled the atmosphere in his team's opening Club World Cup game on Monday "strange" after …
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Main doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry overdose to plead guilty
Jun 17 2025
The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of "Friends" star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a …
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Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey
Jun 17 2025
Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party …
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