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Farage's Reform UK meets as new donation scandal hits
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British hard-right leader Nigel Farage's Reform UK party gathered for its annual conference on Friday engulfed by a …
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UK asserts 'unshakeable' Falklands commitment after Milei presses claim
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Britain insisted Friday that the Falkland Islands "are British" after Argentine President Javier Milei said the "winds …
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German AfD's love for Simson mopeds dismays Jewish family behind brand
AFP - 2h ago
German far-right AfD politicians like to ride vintage Simson scooters that are icons of the former communist East …
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Night-owl Zverev goes distance to advance as upsets rock US Open
AFP - 2h ago
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev kept his bid for a first US Open title on track with a gritty five-set victory over Quentin …
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Two trapped tunnel workers rescued in Nepal 'miracle'
AFP - 3h ago
Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the …
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Arsenal brace for Chelsea test as Spurs seek spark
AFP - 6h ago
Something has to give when Arsenal host Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, with both teams putting their 100 …
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'Wallace & Gromit' creators turn 50 with spook-tacular Shaun yarn
AFP - 8h ago
Crochet hook in hand, the animator slightly raises the eyelid of a clay model sheep in a filmmaking technique as old as …
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Westerners test their mettle at World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
AFP - 8h ago
From wrestling horseback to battling for control of a headless goat, Central Asia's unique sports have been in the …
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Premier League transfer windfall a lifeline for ailing French clubs
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Record spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has served as a lifeline across the …
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Kyrgios gets month ban for cocaine, enters treatment programme
AFP - 6h ago
Australia's Nick Kyrgios was cleared Friday to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for using cocaine and …
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OpenAI begins rollout of new powerful AI model GPT-6 Astra
AFP - 9h ago
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Thursday it would begin rolling out its newest and most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) …
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Chile protesters see shades of Pinochet in new security plan
AFP - 9h ago
Hundreds of Chilean protesters comparing right-wing President Jose Antonio Kast's security policies with those of late …
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US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92
AFP - 9h ago
Gloria Steinem, the American journalist, author and activist who was one of the most recognizable and enduring faces of …
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Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike
Sep 03 2026
Iran said it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE on Thursday, vowing to avenge a wedding attack it blamed on …
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Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade
Sep 03 2026
German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the …
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Zelensky hopes to host US envoys in Kyiv in 'coming days'
Sep 03 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to host US President Donald Trump's envoys in Kyiv in the …
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El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns
Sep 03 2026
El Nino is forecast to be the strongest since comparable records began four decades ago, the United Nations' climate …
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In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
Sep 03 2026
Frederick Teiko Ofori spent a large portion of his life with a guitar in his hands, so when the Ghanaian musician died …
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Spacecraft bound for Mercury begins 'tricky' arrival
Sep 03 2026
After an eight-year journey, a spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes began the months-long, high-risk …
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Initial expert report blames tanker for collision off Istanbul
Sep 03 2026
Initial findings by experts probing a deadly collision between two Turkish vessels in the Marmara Sea, which sank a …
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Malta PM urges 'caution' after acquittal in journalist's murder
Sep 03 2026
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela on Thursday called for "caution" amid growing public anger over the acquittal of a …
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Vast aid challenge after 'Himalayan tsunami' devastates Nepal
Sep 03 2026
The United Nations warned Thursday of the immense challenge of reaching Nepal flood survivors, with destroyed roads …
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US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92: foundation
Sep 03 2026
American journalist, activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died, her foundation said on Thursday. She was 92.
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Clooney turns AFP photographer in jokey red carpet switch
Sep 03 2026
George Clooney handed his lifetime achievement award to AFP photographer Tiziana Fabi and took a turn with her camera in …
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Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors 'very, very difficult': UN
Sep 03 2026
Reaching survivors of Nepal's devastating floods is an immense challenge hampering the delivery of basic aid supplies, …
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Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats
Sep 03 2026
Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a …
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Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder
Sep 03 2026
Hundreds of people demonstrated in the Maltese capital Valletta after a wealthy businessman was found not guilty of …
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Russia to close branches of Germany's Goethe Institute
Sep 03 2026
Russia will close multiple branches of Germany's Goethe Institute in response to Germany ordering the closure of a …
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Spacecraft bound for Mercury faces 'tricky' arrival
Sep 03 2026
A spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes will complete an eight-year journey to arrive at Mercury on Thursday, …
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Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists
Sep 03 2026
Desperate families of missing foreigners were clinging to hope as they combed hospitals and morgues in search of clues, …
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Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
Sep 03 2026
Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where …
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Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote
Sep 03 2026
Germany faces a landmark regional election Sunday in the ex-communist east where the far-right AfD is easily expected to …
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Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
Sep 03 2026
Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship with a record sixth …
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Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
Sep 03 2026
A dinosaur statue stands guard outside a temple, a hint at the ancient giants buried deep in the earth below making up …
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Iran, US trade threats after fresh strikes
Sep 03 2026
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest fighting in weeks engulfed the Middle …
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US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
Sep 03 2026
US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American …
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Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance
Sep 03 2026
Aryna Sabalenka took the next step on the road to a rare US Open three-peat, routing qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 …
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George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum
Sep 03 2026
George Lucas, the legendary creator of the "Star Wars" saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative …
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US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate
Sep 03 2026
Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's …
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EU summons Russia envoys, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
Sep 03 2026
EU countries on Wednesday summoned Russia's envoys and discussed fresh sanctions after a drone incident in Germany that …
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Trump 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan have left US
Sep 03 2026
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle had left the United States -- …
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Iran, US trade threats after escalation in fighting
Sep 02 2026
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest military exchanges in weeks, including …
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
Sep 02 2026
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes …
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Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
Sep 02 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III hailed their countries' ties Wednesday after previewing the …
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Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
Sep 02 2026
Top US tech bosses, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urged G20 ministers Wednesday to …
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Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
Sep 02 2026
Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in a case …
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10 missing as cargo ship sinks after collision off Istanbul
Sep 02 2026
A Turkish cargo ship sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul after colliding with a second vessel, and rescuers were …
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Another body recovered after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus: official
Sep 02 2026
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of one of 20 people missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern …
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US energy secretary in Venezuela to sign Trump's 'biggest' oil deal
Sep 02 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set Wednesday to sign a controversial oil deal granting the United States control of …
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Branagh takes on action role in Apple's Cold War comedy 'Mayday'
Sep 02 2026
Kenneth Branagh, the British actor whose career has been built on weighty roles such as Shakespeare's Henry V, is …
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World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN
Sep 02 2026
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought …
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DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods
Sep 02 2026
Distraught families gave DNA samples in the search for missing relatives as others held symbolic funerals on Wednesday, …
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Iran threatens tougher strategy after US strikes kill 4 at wedding
Sep 02 2026
Iran threatened to take a tougher line in its war with the United States on Wednesday after the heaviest exchanges in …
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Germany probes latest sabotage attacks on power grid
Sep 02 2026
German authorities were Wednesday investigating two similar attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the …
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Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
Sep 02 2026
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash …
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Venice to roll out red carpet for 'lucky' Clooney on opening night
Sep 02 2026
The Venice Film Festival kicked off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema …
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Missing passengers likely went down with sunken ferry: N.Cyprus official
Sep 02 2026
The 20 people missing from a passenger ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus likely went down with the ship, officials …
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EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
Sep 02 2026
The EU on Wednesday said it had summoned Russia's top diplomat as it eyed sanctions after a drone incident in Germany …
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UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot
Sep 02 2026
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought …
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Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night
Sep 02 2026
The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase …
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Iran attacks US sites after American strikes, wedding deaths
Sep 02 2026
Iran launched a wave of attacks on US sites across the Middle East on Wednesday as violence surged after an extensive …
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Funerals in Nepal for missing, a week after deadly floods
Sep 02 2026
Nepali families held symbolic funerals on Wednesday for relatives missing since deadly flash floods swept away their …
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Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Sep 02 2026
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national …
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US energy secretary arrives in Venezuela to discuss oil deal
Sep 02 2026
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday to finalize an oil deal granting the United States …
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Iran strikes back against latest US attacks
Sep 02 2026
Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks …
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US defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas
Sep 02 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs spend record £3.46bn
Sep 02 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their transfer record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) spent in one window as Manchester …
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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
Sep 02 2026
G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as …
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US postal whistleblower warns ballot system could disrupt midterms
Sep 02 2026
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that millions of Americans could be prevented from receiving mail ballots …
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Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
Sep 02 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's airspace "completely …
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UK vows anti-settler measures as Israel warns of retaliation
Sep 02 2026
Britain's foreign secretary vowed a tough response to "appalling" violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Sep 02 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
Sep 01 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks
Sep 01 2026
US forces launched fresh attacks on Iran Tuesday, including one that the Iranian Red Crescent said left four people dead …
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Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
Sep 01 2026
Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic …
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Man City sign Ndiaye, line up Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Sep 01 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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Norway's King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
Sep 01 2026
Norway's King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, …
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'Discomfort' at G20 finance talks as US hosts Russian minister
Sep 01 2026
The Russian finance minister's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has cast a shadow over the gathering, as Washington …
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China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
Sep 01 2026
The death toll from devastating Himalayan glacial floods crossed the grim 1,000 mark on Tuesday, as Chinese and Nepali …
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Iran president urges return to truce, hails Russian support
Sep 01 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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EU official says it's not time to 'normalize' Russia at G20 finance talks
Sep 01 2026
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday that it is not the time to "normalize" Moscow's presence at G20 …
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Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support
Sep 01 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian …
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Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting
Sep 01 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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Mass Russian barrage kills 12 in Kyiv
Sep 01 2026
Russia launched a barrage of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, killing at …
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Tibet activists accuse China of downplaying floods
Sep 01 2026
Exiled Tibetans and advocacy groups have accused China of heavily underreporting the death toll from devastating …
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Thai resort readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors
Sep 01 2026
A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on …
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Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Sep 01 2026
Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a …
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Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence
Sep 01 2026
The pivotal role played by Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has …
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Defence tech hub Munich booms as Europe rearms
Sep 01 2026
Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge …
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Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Sep 01 2026
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 …
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'Massive' Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8
Sep 01 2026
A "massive" Russian attack killed at least eight people in Kyiv overnight, including seven at a railways depot, …
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2 die in Grand Canyon flash flood, only 1 person unaccounted for
Sep 01 2026
The number of people unaccounted for after a deadly flash flood hit part of the Grand Canyon fell to one Monday as US …
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Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions
Sep 01 2026
In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE's Edge …
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Boat builders keep Pakistan's fishing heritage afloat
Sep 01 2026
The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighbourhood, where small figures …
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It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football
Sep 01 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
Sep 01 2026
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a …
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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in weeks
Sep 01 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in …
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Heavy rain at Grand Canyon after flood kills 2, dozen missing
Aug 31 2026
Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing …
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US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: lawsuit
Aug 31 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions …
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US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed
Aug 31 2026
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, …
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Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Aug 31 2026
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the …
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