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Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies
AFP - 4h ago
Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up …
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Louvre stays closed as France hunts jewel thieves
AFP - 4h ago
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless royal jewels …
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US envoys meet Israel's Netanyahu after Gaza violence
AFP - 5h ago
Two of the United States' top envoys to the Middle East met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after …
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To beat football violence, Brazilian clubs scan every fan
AFP - 6h ago
It was yet another tragedy linked to hooliganism in South American football: A young woman died after shards from a …
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Louvre closes for second day as France hunts jewel thieves
AFP - 3h ago
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless jewels in a …
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US envoys in Israel to shore up Gaza plan
AFP - 3h ago
The top US envoys to the Middle East conflict arrived in Israel on Monday to inspect progress on the Gaza plan after …
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills 2
AFP - 10h ago
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …
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US announces attack on Colombia rebel group boat as Trump ends aid
AFP - 10h ago
The United States announced Sunday another strike against what it called a drug-running boat, this time attacking an …
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French police hunt Louvre jewel thieves
AFP - 2h ago
The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre …
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two
AFP - 4h ago
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …
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Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid
AFP - 15h ago
Myanmar's junta raided one of the country's most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet …
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Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
AFP - 11h ago
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 …
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Bolivia elects center-right president, ending two decades of socialism
AFP - 16h ago
Bolivians on Sunday elected a pro-business center-right senator as their new president, ending two decades of socialist …
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in force after Israeli strikes
AFP - 6h ago
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza was still holding after Israel carried out deadly strikes …
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Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs
AFP - 17h ago
Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia …
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Haaland, Kane and Mbappe battle to be Europe's best
AFP - 19h ago
Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are all scoring at better than a goal-a-game rates in a blistering start to …
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Verstappen makes clear he is gunning for a fifth world title
AFP - 19h ago
Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four …
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Israel says halting Gaza strikes after accusing Hamas of violating truce
Oct 19 2025
Israel said it had resumed enforcing a Gaza ceasefire after carrying out dozens of deadly strikes on Hamas positions …
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Thieves steal French crown jewels from Louvre in daytime raid
Oct 19 2025
Thieves raided Paris's Louvre museum in broad daylight Sunday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of France's …
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North Korean soldier held by Seoul after crossing land border
Oct 19 2025
A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by the South after he voluntarily crossed the heavily fortified land …
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Kenya buries long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga
Oct 19 2025
Kenya's long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in a state funeral in the west of the country on Sunday …
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Renewed violence in Gaza threatens ceasefire
Oct 19 2025
Israel launched dozens of deadly strikes in Gaza on Sunday, targeting Hamas after accusing the group of attacking its …
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Man Utd stretch Liverpool losing streak to four games
Oct 19 2025
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday …
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Ex-Satanic priest among seven new saints created by Pope Leo
Oct 19 2025
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday created seven new saints -- among them a onetime Satanic priest who rediscovered his Christian …
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Robbers steal French crown jewels from Louvre
Oct 19 2025
Thieves wielding power tools robbed the Louvre in broad daylight Sunday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of …
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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching Gaza truce amid strikes, clashes
Oct 19 2025
Gaza's nine-day-old ceasefire came under strain Sunday after the Israeli army said it launched air strikes in response …
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Power tool-wielding robbers flee Louvre with 'priceless' jewels
Oct 19 2025
Robbers wielding power tools broke into the Louvre on Sunday and made off with priceless jewels from the world-renowned …
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks
Oct 19 2025
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar said Sunday, after at least 10 …
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Power tool-wielding robbers flee Louvre with 'priceless' jewellery
Oct 19 2025
Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewellery from the …
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Chainsaw-wielding robbers flee Louvre with jewellery
Oct 19 2025
Chainsaw-wielding robbers broke into the Louvre in Paris on Sunday and made away with jewellery, several sources said, …
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Nuns, ex-Satanic priest among seven new saints created by Pope Leo
Oct 19 2025
Bells rang out Sunday over St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV created seven new saints, including the first from Papua …
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Protesters out in force for anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies across US
Oct 19 2025
Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday, venting anger over President …
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Colombia accuses US of violating sovereignty in strike
Oct 19 2025
Colombia's president accused on Saturday Washington of violating his country's sovereignty and killing a fisherman, …
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Israel receives bodies of two more hostages returned by Hamas
Oct 19 2025
The Israeli government said on Sunday that Hamas has handed over more hostage remains, as delays in finding bodies …
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Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
Oct 18 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was …
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Pakistan, Afghanistan talks begin in Qatar: Taliban
Oct 18 2025
Pakistani and Afghan officials began talks in Qatar on Saturday to defuse tensions, a senior Taliban official said, …
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Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
Oct 18 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza wouldn't be over until Hamas was …
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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Arsenal win at Fulham to stay top
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Arsenal …
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Hamas says to hand over bodies of two more hostages
Oct 18 2025
Hamas said it will hand over the bodies of two hostages later on Saturday, after Israel warned that the main crossing …
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Israel says Gaza gateway stays shut until hostage bodies returned
Oct 18 2025
Israel warned on Saturday the main gateway into Gaza from Egypt would remain shut while Hamas recovered the bodies of …
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Huge crowds as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home
Oct 18 2025
Tens of thousands gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the …
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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Haaland takes Man City top
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Erling …
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Pakistan, Afghanistan officials to meet in Qatar after latest strikes
Oct 18 2025
Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad …
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UN aid chief foresees 'massive job' ahead on tour of ruined Gaza
Oct 18 2025
The United Nations' aid chief took stock of the monumental task of restoring dignity and hygiene to Palestinians …
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Alleged victim's family hails removal of Prince Andrew's royal title
Oct 18 2025
The removal of Prince Andrew's royal title "vindicates" his alleged sexual assault victim, her family has said, as King …
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Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes
Oct 18 2025
Pakistan and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar on Saturday, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that …
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China and US agree to fresh trade talks
Oct 18 2025
China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the …
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Trump tells Zelensky to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misfires
Oct 18 2025
Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to make a deal with Russia, pouring cold water on …
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Trump says Venezuela's Maduro offered 'everything' to ease tensions
Oct 18 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro had offered major concessions to ease …
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Exiled dissident encourages Cubans to stay and fight
Oct 18 2025
There's no rest for Jose Daniel Ferrer, a Cuban dissident who arrived in the United States this week and is determined …
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Hamas gives Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest
Oct 17 2025
Hamas handed over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed to …
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UK govt aims to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
Oct 17 2025
The UK government vowed on Friday to do everything to allow all fans to attend a match between Aston Villa and Tel Aviv …
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At least 10 Afghans dead as Kabul accuses Pakistan of breaking truce
Oct 17 2025
Pakistan launched air strikes inside Afghanistan late Friday, killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that …
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UK's disgraced Prince Andrew gives up royal title
Oct 17 2025
The UK's Prince Andrew on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York under pressure from his brother King Charles, amid …
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Hamas to give Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest
Oct 17 2025
Hamas promised to hand over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed …
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Trump says too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
Oct 17 2025
US President Donald Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, saying as he …
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Kabul accuses Pakistan of resuming air strikes, killing 10
Oct 17 2025
Pakistan launched strikes on Afghan soil late Friday, killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had …
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UK's Prince Andrew says giving up royal title
Oct 17 2025
Prince Andrew of Britain on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York and other honours after being increasingly …
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Trump suggests too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
Oct 17 2025
US President Donald Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, saying as he …
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Kabul accuses Pakistan of resuming strikes on Afghan soil
Oct 17 2025
Pakistan launched strikes on Afghan soil late Friday, breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the …
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Zelensky meets Trump to push for Tomahawk missiles
Oct 17 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to push the US leader for …
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Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up
Oct 17 2025
In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". Out of fashion: …
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Venezuela deploys troops, reports of new US boat strike
Oct 17 2025
Venezuela deployed thousands of troops near the Colombian border on Thursday in response to the US military buildup in …
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Trump foe John Bolton pleads not guilty to mishandling classified info
Oct 17 2025
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US …
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Most US nuke workers to be sent home as shutdown bites
Oct 17 2025
The US agency in charge of nuclear weapons is putting most of its workforce on unpaid leave, a top Republican lawmaker …
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Two dead in stampede at Kenya funeral for opposition leader Odinga
Oct 17 2025
Two people died and dozens were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila …
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Hamas says committed to Gaza truce and returning hostage remains
Oct 17 2025
Hamas insisted it was committed to returning all the hostage remains still unaccounted for under Gaza's ruins, as a …
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Zelensky to push for Tomahawk missiles in Trump meeting
Oct 17 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at the White House Friday to push the US leader for long-range …
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Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
Oct 17 2025
Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday vowing sweeping reforms, just days …
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In Brazil, Michelle Bolsonaro leaves it to God, and Jair
Oct 17 2025
Brazil's right is scrambling for a candidate in next year's election after leader Jair Bolsonaro was convicted over a …
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Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
Oct 17 2025
British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European …
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Trump to meet Zelensky after announcing Putin summit
Oct 17 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, seeking US-made Tomahawk …
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Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president
Oct 17 2025
Madagascar was set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent …
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Peru to impose state of emergency in capital after wave of violence
Oct 17 2025
Peru's new government said Thursday that a state of emergency will be declared in the capital Lima, after weeks of …
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Nearly 900 mn poor people exposed to climate shocks, UN warns
Oct 17 2025
Nearly 80 percent of the world's poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards …
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Army colonel to be sworn in as Madagascar president
Oct 17 2025
Madagascar is set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent …
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Liverpool seek mojo against Man Utd, Postecoglou hunts first win
Oct 17 2025
Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben …
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'Less and less sea ice': Brazil woman sails solo through Arctic
Oct 17 2025
Brazilian navigator Tamara Klink told AFP she encountered "very little" sea ice on her solo sail through the Northwest …
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Trump critic John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified info
Oct 17 2025
John Bolton, Donald Trump's former national security advisor, was indicted on Thursday -- the third foe of the US …
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Canterbury Cathedral graffiti exhibition asks questions of God
Oct 17 2025
Forget the old adage that "cleanliness is next to godliness". Graffiti -- of a sort -- is now welcomed at the spiritual …
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Starmer slams Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
Oct 17 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League match …
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Safety for hire: security firms cash in on World Cup in Mexico
Oct 17 2025
Gunshots rang out in a Mexico City warehouse as Leopoldo Cerdeira emptied a cartridge into a car door propped up on a …
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Turkish experts to help find bodies in Gaza, as Trump warns Hamas
Oct 16 2025
Turkey has deployed dozens of disaster relief specialists to help search for bodies under the mountains of rubble in …
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Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call
Oct 16 2025
US President Donald Trump said he would meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Hungary after a "very productive" call Thursday, …
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Trump critic John Bolton indicted
Oct 16 2025
John Bolton, Donald Trump's former national security advisor, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury, the third …
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French PM survives two confidence votes days after reappointment
Oct 16 2025
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two confidence motions Thursday, just days after appointing his new …
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Afghans return home to rubble, hoping truce holds with Pakistan
Oct 16 2025
Abdul Rahim surveys the rubble that was his home in Kabul, where he lived with six family members.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire holds after deadly border clashes
Oct 16 2025
A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, officials on both sides said, …
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Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great progress' in call
Oct 16 2025
President Donald Trump said he would meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest after making "great progress" …
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Three reported dead as Kenyan forces fire on mourners for politician Odinga
Oct 16 2025
Three people were killed at a stadium in Nairobi as security forces opened fire to disperse mourners gathered to view …
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Madagascar's new military leader insists takeover 'not a coup'
Oct 16 2025
Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina insisted on the eve of his swearing in as new leader on Friday that a …
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Turkish experts to help find hostage bodies in Gaza
Oct 16 2025
Turkey has deployed dozens of disaster relief experts to search for the remains of hostages still missing in Gaza, as …
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Kenya security forces fire on mourners for politician Odinga
Oct 16 2025
Tens of thousands of Kenyans fled in panic on Thursday when security forces fired on mourners who had gathered in a …
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Chaos as security forces fire on mourners for Kenyan politician Odinga
Oct 16 2025
Tens of thousands of mourners in Kenya fled in panic when security forces fired gunshots and teargas in a stadium where …
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Sumo stars make giant splash in London
Oct 16 2025
For one week, a corner of London has been transformed into a pocket of ancient Japan, with dozens of sumo wrestlers …
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Ceasefire halts deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting
Oct 16 2025
A ceasefire along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan was holding on Thursday, officials on both sides said, …
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Prince Andrew accuser says he acted as if sex with her was 'birthright': memoir
Oct 16 2025
Britain's Prince Andrew behaved as if having sex with the then 17-year-old Virginia Giuffre was his "birthright", …
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YouTube users trip over fake AI tributes to Charlie Kirk
Oct 16 2025
"Thank you, Adele, it's such a beautiful song," reads a glowing comment beneath an emotional YouTube tribute to slain US …
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Madagascar's protests fan anger against colonial France
Oct 16 2025
Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this …
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Don't let the party stop: Berlin's fight against 'club death'
Oct 16 2025
Berlin, long hailed as one of the world's great party cities, is fighting to keep its famed techno clubs alive in the …
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Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela
Oct 16 2025
US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was …
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Rare woman yakuza on path to redemption in Japan
Oct 16 2025
A missing fingertip offers a clue to Mako Nishimura's criminal past as one of Japan's few women yakuza. But after …
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