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Pakistan rescuers scour blaze site for dozens missing
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Pakistani rescuers scoured the charred remains of a Karachi mall Wednesday for dozens missing after a huge blaze …
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US Congress targets Clintons in Epstein contempt fight
AFP - 15m ago
A US House panel was set to vote Wednesday on whether to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and …
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Trump rules out force against Greenland but demands 'immediate' talks
AFP - 22m ago
US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland for the first time as he addressed world leaders in …
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Syria accuses Kurdish force of truce breach as army enters IS-linked camp
AFP - 1h ago
Syria on Wednesday accused Kurdish-led forces of breaching a ceasefire after seven soldiers were killed in a strike, …
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Trump at Davos demands 'immediate' Greenland talks but rules out force
AFP - 1h ago
President Donald Trump demanded immediate talks on acquiring Greenland in a hardline speech at Davos Wednesday, but said …
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EU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc's top court
AFP - 2h ago
The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday to refer a freshly signed trade deal with South American bloc …
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What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
AFP - 31m ago
US President Donald Trump is set to formally announce the first charter of his so-called "Board of Peace", a body for …
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Trump lands in Davos to push Greenland claims
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump touched down in a tense Davos on Wednesday to give an "America First" speech that will push …
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Trump flies into Davos maelstrom over Greenland
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump descended on Davos on Wednesday for a tense showdown with world leaders, as allies push back …
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Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant
AFP - 5h ago
The world's biggest nuclear power plant was restarted Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, …
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Syria army enters Al-Hol camp holding relatives of jihadists: AFP
AFP - 4h ago
Syria's army on Wednesday entered the vast Al-Hol camp that houses relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists after …
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Widow of Iran's last shah says 'no turning back' after protests
AFP - 5h ago
The widow of Iran's last shah has told AFP there is "no turning back" after a wave of protests against the country's …
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Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
AFP - 22m ago
The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, …
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Trump heads for Davos maelstrom over Greenland
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland …
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Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday
AFP - 3h ago
The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff surge into Australian Open third round
AFP - 8h ago
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on …
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Sabalenka and Gauff shine as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open
AFP - 1h ago
Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff surged into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead of …
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'Super-happy' Sabalenka shines as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open
AFP - 51m ago
A "super-happy" Aryna Sabalenka surged past China's Bai Zhuoxuan into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead …
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Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up
AFP - 11h ago
Climate change is turbocharging heatwaves, wildfires, floods and tropical storms, but how deadly have extreme weather …
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Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days
AFP - 11h ago
A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, killing one and injuring dozens …
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Japan ex-PM Abe's alleged killer faces verdict
AFP - 1h ago
The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe faces a verdict Wednesday, more than three …
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Royals visit deadly train crash site as Spain mourns
AFP - 3h ago
Spain's king and queen visited on Tuesday the site where two high-speed trains collided at the weekend, killing 42 …
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Senegal's 'historic' AFCON champs honoured with parade, presidential praise
AFP - 14h ago
Senegal's president congratulated the Lions of Teranga Tuesday for their "historic" victory in the Africa Cup of Nations …
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UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy'
AFP - 15h ago
The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature …
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Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
Jan 20 2026
Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while …
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Muted anniversary: Trump marks first year back with grievances
Jan 20 2026
US President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a rambling, …
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EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
Jan 20 2026
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even …
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Syria government agrees new truce with Kurdish forces
Jan 20 2026
Syria's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed a new ceasefire on Tuesday as Washington said the …
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Iran protest crackdown latest developments
Jan 20 2026
Iran has been pressing ahead with arrests following a wave of protests, according to local media and monitors, as the …
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Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack
Jan 20 2026
An overnight Russian bombardment on Kyiv left thousands of residential buildings and parliament without heating and …
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UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in London
Jan 20 2026
The UK government on Tuesday gave China the green light to build a "mega-embassy" in the heart of London eight years …
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Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring AFCON champions
Jan 20 2026
Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga began a victory …
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Senegal poised to party with parade honouring AFCON champs
Jan 20 2026
After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal's football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their …
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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Jan 20 2026
Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi …
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Australia stiffens hate crime, gun laws after Bondi attack
Jan 20 2026
Australia passed tougher hate crime and gun laws Tuesday, weeks after gunmen targeting a Jewish festival on Bondi Beach …
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UK approves plans for contentious Chinese mega-embassy in London
Jan 20 2026
The UK government on Tuesday gave the green light for China to build a "mega embassy" in the historic heart of London, …
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Trump unloads on allies as Davos showdown looms
Jan 20 2026
US President Donald Trump has made an astonishing series of attacks apparently designed to humiliate allies France, …
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Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
Jan 20 2026
The UK government was Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security …
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Spain mourns as train disaster toll rises to 41
Jan 20 2026
Spain began three days of national mourning on Tuesday for 41 people killed after two high-speed trains collided in the …
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EU leaders take stage in Davos as Trump rocks global order
Jan 20 2026
Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to a meeting with "various parties" this week about Greenland, as the US …
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Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack: govt
Jan 20 2026
An overnight Russian aerial attack left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C …
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Monfils bids Melbourne farewell as Keys makes nervous start
Jan 20 2026
Madison Keys admitted being "very nervous" as she launched her title defence with a shaky win on Tuesday at the …
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Jittery Keys opens Melbourne defence as Sinner begins hat-trick quest
Jan 20 2026
Madison Keys admitted being "very nervous" as she launched her title defence with a shaky win on Tuesday at the …
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AI reshaping the battle over the narrative of Maduro's US capture
Jan 20 2026
Since the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in early January, pictures and videos chronicling the events have …
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Australian lawmakers back stricter gun, hate crime laws
Jan 20 2026
Australian politicians voted in favour of tougher hate crime and gun laws Tuesday, weeks after gunmen targeting Jewish …
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Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study
Jan 20 2026
Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, …
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Shark bites surfer in Australian state's fourth attack in 48 hours
Jan 20 2026
Swimmers and surfers were Tuesday warned to steer clear of beaches in parts of eastern Australia after four shark …
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Guatemalans enter state of siege over surge in gang violence
Jan 20 2026
Streets were half-empty Monday in the capital city of Guatemala, where outrage and fear lingered during the first day of …
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North Korea's Kim sacks vice premier, rails against 'incompetence'
Jan 20 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his vice premier and railed against "incompetent" officials in a rare and very …
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Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40
Jan 20 2026
Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the …
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Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out
Jan 20 2026
Wildfires that have killed 20 people in southern Chile and wiped out entire towns raged for a third day Monday, fanned …
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'I do not want to reconcile with my family' says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
Jan 20 2026
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, son of the British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, said he did not want to …
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Man Utd greats tell Martinez to 'grow up' as feud rumbles on
Jan 20 2026
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been told to "grow up" by Old Trafford greats Paul Scholes and Nicky …
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Blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills 7
Jan 20 2026
A blast at a Chinese restaurant in central Kabul on Monday killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen …
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Guatemalans call for iron fist over surge in gang violence
Jan 20 2026
Guatemalans on Monday called for an iron fist to stamp out gang violence after the murder of nine police officers and …
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Trump says not thinking 'purely of peace' in Greenland push
Jan 20 2026
Donald Trump warned he no longer feels obliged to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel prize, in a …
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Colombian paramilitary-turned-peace-envoy sentenced over atrocities
Jan 19 2026
A Colombian ex-paramilitary leader, who was appointed a peace negotiator by President Gustavo Petro, was sentenced to 40 …
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Allies tepid on Trump 'Board of Peace' with $1bn permanent member fee
Jan 19 2026
Key allies reacted coolly Monday to US President Donald Trump's invite to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his …
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Allies tepid on Trump 'peace board' with $1bn permanent member fee
Jan 19 2026
Key allies reacted coolly Monday to US President Donald Trump's invite to pay $1.0 billion for a permanent spot on his …
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Ninth policeman dies in Guatemala gang riots, attacks
Jan 19 2026
Authorities in Guatemala said Monday a ninth police officer died of his injuries following an outbreak of gang violence, …
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Spain seeks answers as high-speed train crash toll rises to 40
Jan 19 2026
The death toll from a high-speed train collision in southern Spain rose to 40 on Monday as the government vowed a full …
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Allies tepid on Trump 'peace board' with $1bln permanent member fee
Jan 19 2026
Key allies reacted coolly Monday to US President Donald Trump's invite to pay $1.0 billion for a permanent spot on his …
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Trump says world 'not secure' until US has Greenland
Jan 19 2026
Donald Trump no longer needs to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel, the US president said in …
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Prince Harry, Elton John 'violated' by UK media's alleged intrusion
Jan 19 2026
Alleged unlawful information gathering by two UK newspapers made Prince Harry "paranoid beyond belief" and left Elton …
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Spain promises answers as high-speed train crash kills 39
Jan 19 2026
The Spanish government vowed Monday to conduct a full investigation into the causes of a high-speed train collision that …
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Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership
Jan 19 2026
US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay $1.0 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of …
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Prince Harry lawyer claims 'systematic' UK newspaper group wrongdoing as trial opens
Jan 19 2026
A UK newspaper group accused of phone hacking and hiring private investigators "knew they had skeletons in their …
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High-speed train collision in Spain kills 39, injures dozens
Jan 19 2026
Officials in Spain said the death toll from a high-speed train collision in the south of the country, currently at 39, …
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Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership: reports
Jan 19 2026
US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of …
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UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
Jan 19 2026
Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers …
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Harry arrives at London court for latest battle against UK newspaper
Jan 19 2026
Prince Harry arrived Monday at London's High Court for an anticipated nine-week trial into claims that a UK newspaper …
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Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final
Jan 19 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their …
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Gauff, Medvedev through in Australia as Djokovic begins record Slam quest
Jan 19 2026
Erratic title contender Coco Gauff and three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev reached the Australian Open second round …
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China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade
Jan 19 2026
In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of …
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Thousands march in US to back Iranian anti-government protesters
Jan 19 2026
Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing the Iranian government's deadly crackdown …
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Guatemala declares state of emergency against gangs after prison standoff ended
Jan 19 2026
Guatemala's president on Sunday declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after …
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Gauff through, Auger-Aliassime retires as Djokovic begins record quest
Jan 19 2026
Erratic title contender Coco Gauff battled into the Australian Open second round Monday ahead of a defiant Novak …
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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 19
Jan 19 2026
Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 19 …
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Harry set for final courtroom battle against UK media
Jan 19 2026
Prince Harry is to return to London this week for the trial into his claims that a UK newspaper group unlawfully …
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'It wasn't clean': Mother mourns son killed in US Maduro assault
Jan 19 2026
As the first explosions rocked his military base in Caracas, 18-year-old Saul Pereira Martinez sent his mother a simple …
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Limited internet briefly returns in Iran after protest blackout
Jan 19 2026
Limited internet access briefly returned in Iran before dropping again, a monitor said Sunday, 10 days into a …
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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18
Jan 19 2026
Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 18 …
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Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens
Jan 19 2026
The collective wealth of the planet's billionaires soared to a record level in 2025, charity Oxfam reported Monday, …
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Train collision in Spain kills 21, injures dozens
Jan 19 2026
Spain on Monday reeled from a collision between two high-speed trains in the southern region of Andalusia that killed 21 …
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after final walk-off protest
Jan 19 2026
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations as Pape Gueye's extra-time winner sunk hosts Morocco 1-0 after a chaotic final …
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Gang members in Guatemala kill eight police after prison crackdown
Jan 18 2026
Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to …
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Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance
Jan 18 2026
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a deal with the chief of Kurdish-led forces that includes a …
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Gang members in Guatemala kill seven police after prison crackdown: minister
Jan 18 2026
Guatemala's interior minister accused gangs of killing seven police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's …
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after ugly scenes mar final
Jan 18 2026
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over …
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Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
Jan 18 2026
European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on …
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Trump admin orders 1,500 troops to prepare for possible Minnesota deployment
Jan 18 2026
The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 US soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to a state roiled by unrest over an …
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Syria's leader agrees truce deal with Kurds after govt troops advance
Jan 18 2026
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a deal with the chief of Kurdish-led forces that includes a …
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Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves
Jan 18 2026
Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's …
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Limited internet returns in Iran after protest blackout
Jan 18 2026
Limited internet access has returned in Iran, a monitor said Sunday, 10 days after authorities imposed a communications …
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Vonn in Olympic form with another World Cup podium in Tarvisio super-G
Jan 18 2026
Lindsey Vonn continued her remarkable form in the lead up to the Winter Olympics with her seventh World Cup podium of …
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Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory
Jan 18 2026
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the …
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Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat
Jan 18 2026
European leaders on Sunday hit back at US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his …
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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray
Jan 18 2026
Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, …
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Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one
Jan 18 2026
Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for tennis history while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka is also in action on …
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Trump threatens Europe with tariffs over Greenland as protesters rally
Jan 17 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations …
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Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation
Jan 17 2026
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an …
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Iran leader demands crackdown on 'seditionists' after protests
Jan 17 2026
Iran's supreme leader said Saturday that authorities "must break the back of the seditionists", whom he accused of …
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