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Nobel laureate Machado says US helped her leave Venezuela, vows return
AFP - 59m ago
Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday that the United States helped her get to Norway from hiding …
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Austrian parliament approves headscarf ban in schools
AFP - 1h ago
Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large majority in favour of a law banning headscarves in schools for girls …
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Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
AFP - 2h ago
Fighting raged Thursday along the border of Cambodia and Thailand, with explosions heard near centuries-old temples …
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Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freeze
AFP - 3h ago
Israel said on Thursday Hamas "will be disarmed" as part of the US-sponsored peace plan for Gaza, after a top leader …
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Myanmar junta air strike on hospital kills 31, aid workers say
AFP - 4h ago
A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, aid workers said Thursday, as the junta wages a …
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Out of hiding, Venezuela's Machado vows to return to end 'tyranny'
AFP - 3h ago
Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado will do her best to return to Venezuela to end the "tyranny" in the country, …
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Myanmar junta air strike on hospital kills 31: aid worker
AFP - 2h ago
A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, an aid worker said Thursday, as the junta wages …
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Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test
AFP - 7h ago
Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the West Indies …
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Skydiver survives plane-tail dangling incident in Australia
AFP - 7h ago
Heart-stopping footage released Thursday by Australian authorities showed the moment a skydiver was left dangling …
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Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding after winning Nobel
AFP - 4h ago
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado emerged from nearly a year in hiding to greet supporters in Oslo on …
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Racing towards great white sharks in Australia
AFP - 10h ago
Sensible people might prefer to flee at torpedo speed from a great white shark, but there's one job in Australia that …
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Austria set to vote on headscarf ban in schools
AFP - 8h ago
Austrian lawmakers on Thursday are expected to approve a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14, a move …
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Fighting rages at Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
AFP - 2h ago
Renewed fighting raged at the border of Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday, with combat heard near centuries-old temples, …
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US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
AFP - 12h ago
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social …
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Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls Dutch AI Christmas ad
AFP - 5h ago
Burger chain McDonald's said on Wednesday it had removed an AI-generated Christmas advertisement in the Netherlands …
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Ukraine sends US new plan to end the war as Trump blasts Europe
AFP - 12h ago
Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials told AFP Wednesday, as US …
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US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions
AFP - 13h ago
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption …
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US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela, Trump says
AFP - 7h ago
The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, which …
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Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut, signals higher bar ahead
Dec 10 2025
A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, but signaled that …
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Haaland stuns Real as Arsenal remain perfect in Brugge
Dec 10 2025
Erling Haaland scored his 34th goal for club and country this season to give Manchester City a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on …
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M23 tightens grip on key DR Congo city in 'middle finger' to US
Dec 10 2025
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia captured most of the key eastern DR Congo town of Uvira late on Wednesday, in a move …
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Cambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into shelters
Dec 10 2025
Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens on Wednesday …
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Machado to come out of hiding after missing Nobel ceremony
Dec 10 2025
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian government, …
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Trump says US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela
Dec 10 2025
The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, …
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Venezuela's Machado to come out of hiding after missing Nobel peace prize ceremony
Dec 10 2025
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado is set to address the world on Thursday, according to the Norwegian …
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Divided US Fed makes third straight rate cut on jobs risks
Dec 10 2025
A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labor …
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Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK
Dec 10 2025
Excited scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered evidence in the UK of humans deliberately making fire …
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What's at stake as Yemeni separatists gain ground?
Dec 10 2025
UAE-backed south Yemeni separatists have taken control of vast new areas, rattling the anti-Houthi government and …
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Hollywood meets the world in Sundance line-up
Dec 10 2025
Hollywood A-listers Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Russell Crowe will rub shoulders with some of cinema's best and brightest …
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Daughter of Venezuela's Machado picks up Nobel peace prize in her absence
Dec 10 2025
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Wednesday urged her compatriots to fight for freedom against …
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Venezuela's Machado 'safe' but will miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
Dec 10 2025
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is "safe" and will reach Oslo by Thursday at the latest, but will not …
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Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
Dec 10 2025
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off …
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Venezuela opposition chief Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize award
Dec 10 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, will not attend Wednesday's Nobel Peace Prize …
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Stocks in retreat as traders eye Fed decision, tech earnings
Dec 10 2025
Most markets fell Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as investors bided their time ahead of a highly …
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New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
Dec 10 2025
New Zealand fought back to claim first-day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the …
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Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia
Dec 10 2025
A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse …
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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list
Dec 10 2025
India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage …
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Brazil lawmakers approve bill to cut Bolsonaro sentence after ruckus
Dec 10 2025
Brazil's lower house of Congress approved a bill early Wednesday that could slash former president Jair Bolsonaro's …
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Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
Dec 10 2025
Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take …
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Suspense swirls if Nobel peace laureate will attend ceremony
Dec 10 2025
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is due to receive her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo …
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UK public urged to keep eyes peeled for washed-up bananas
Dec 10 2025
A "major" clean-up operation was ongoing in southern England on Tuesday after eight containers of bananas went overboard …
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Three face German court on Russia spying charges
Dec 10 2025
Three men went on trial in Germany on Tuesday, accused of tailing a former soldier for Ukraine on behalf of a Russian …
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Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football
Dec 10 2025
Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering …
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Trump slams 'decaying' and 'weak' Europe
Dec 10 2025
President Donald Trump blasted Europe as "decaying" and "weak" on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published …
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Honduran leader alleges vote tampering, US interference
Dec 10 2025
Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called tampering with results in the recent general …
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Autistic Scottish artist Nnena Kalu smashes Turner Prize 'glass ceiling'
Dec 10 2025
Scotland's Nnena Kalu took home the Turner Prize on Tuesday, with the autistic artist beating four competitors including …
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Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed …
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Zelensky says ready to hold Ukraine elections, with US help
Dec 09 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine provided security could be …
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Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 enters key city
Dec 09 2025
M23 fighters entered the key eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira late on Tuesday, sources said, with …
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Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city
Dec 09 2025
Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly …
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Zelensky says ready to hold Ukraine elections
Dec 09 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was ready to hold new elections in Ukraine, and that he expected to send …
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Thousands reported to have fled DR Congo fighting as M23 closes on key city
Dec 09 2025
Fierce fighting rocked the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday as the Rwanda-backed M23 militia rapidly …
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Nobel event cancellation raises questions over Machado's whereabouts
Dec 09 2025
Nobel officials cancelled a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, as it was …
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Zelensky says will send US revised plan to end Ukraine war
Dec 09 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he planned to send the United States revised proposals "in the near future" …
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Trump slams 'decaying' Europe and pushes Ukraine on elections
Dec 09 2025
US President Donald Trump deepened his rift with Europe in an interview published Tuesday, calling it "decaying" and …
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Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread on border as toll rises
Dec 09 2025
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spread to more parts of their contested border on Tuesday, forcing a mass exodus …
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Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis plan winter transfer move
Dec 09 2025
Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League …
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Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel 'continues violations'
Dec 09 2025
Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli "violations" …
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Zelensky prepares revised plan to end Ukraine war
Dec 09 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday prepared to send the United States revised proposals to end the war …
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Questions over Machado's whereabouts as Nobel event postponed
Dec 09 2025
Nobel officials delayed a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, but said they …
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Zelensky meets pope, prepares revised plan on Russia war
Dec 09 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV in Italy on Tuesday as he prepared to send the United …
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Owners fled after Indian nightclub blaze killed 25: police
Dec 09 2025
The owners of an Indian nightclub in the tourist hotspot of Goa fled the country hours after a deadly fire at their …
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Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads
Dec 09 2025
A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for …
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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
Dec 09 2025
A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa …
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Cambodia and Thailand clash at border as civilian toll rises
Dec 09 2025
Cambodia has retaliated in a reignited border conflict with Thailand, the former leader of Cambodia said Tuesday, after …
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Benin hunts soldiers behind failed coup
Dec 09 2025
Benin's military was Monday searching for fugitive soldiers behind a foiled coup attempt on the weekend that left …
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Indian pride as Asiatic lions roar back
Dec 09 2025
A powerful roar rocked the forest before the silhouette of a lioness appeared at an Indian reserve, a potent image of …
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Major Japan quake leaves 30 injured
Dec 09 2025
A big quake off northern Japan left at least 30 injured, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and leaving thousands …
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Jimmy Kimmel extends late night contract for a year
Dec 09 2025
Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with Disney-owned ABC for a year, sources said Monday, months after his …
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Man Utd back on track after Fernandes inspires Wolves rout
Dec 09 2025
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had "improved a lot" after they climbed back into the race to qualify for the …
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European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism
Dec 08 2025
Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism …
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Syria's Sharaa vows to promote coexistence, one year after Assad's ousting
Dec 08 2025
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of …
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Machado family, heads of state in Oslo to fete elusive Nobel laureate
Dec 08 2025
The family of Maria Corina Machado and heads of state arrived in Oslo on Monday for this week's Nobel Peace Prize …
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Peace deal at risk as DR Congo, Burundi slam Rwanda and M23 advances
Dec 08 2025
A just-signed agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo looked to be unravelling Monday …
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Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civilians
Dec 08 2025
Thailand launched air strikes Monday on its neighbour Cambodia, with both sides trading blame for renewed fighting on …
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Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros
Dec 08 2025
Paramount on Monday launched an all-cash tender offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant that also …
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Slot has 'no clue' whether rebel star Salah has played last Liverpool game
Dec 08 2025
Arne Slot admitted Monday that he didn't know whether Mohamed Salah will play again for Liverpool after the Egypt star …
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100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officials
Dec 08 2025
Around 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria last month were handed over to state officials …
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Syria's Sharaa vows to promote coexistence, reconciliation one year after Assad's ousting
Dec 08 2025
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to usher in an era of justice and coexistence a year after the overthrow of …
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MSF says conditions for Gaza medics 'as hard as it's ever been' despite truce
Dec 08 2025
Conditions for medics and patients in Gaza are as severe as ever despite a nearly two-month truce in the territory, the …
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'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globes noms with nine
Dec 08 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged "One Battle After Another" leads the nominations for the Golden Globes with …
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Tens of thousands celebrate as Syria marks one year since Assad's ouster
Dec 08 2025
Tens of thousands took to the streets across Syria on Monday to celebrate a year since the toppling of longtime ruler …
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Zelensky meets European allies after Trump criticism
Dec 08 2025
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at UK premier Keir Starmer's official residence Monday for talks with …
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EU nations back 'return hubs' in migration policy tightening
Dec 08 2025
EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept …
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Syria's Sharaa calls for united efforts to rebuild a year after Assad's ouster
Dec 08 2025
President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity …
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Hardships mount in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as flood tolls rise
Dec 08 2025
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter, and medicine as the death toll reached …
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Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia in border clash
Dec 08 2025
Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for …
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Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt
Dec 08 2025
Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an …
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UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026
Dec 08 2025
The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for …
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'True emotion': Olympic skaters create magic step by step
Dec 08 2025
Olympic figure skaters will perform for a matter of mere minutes at February's Milan-Cortina Games but the process of …
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What next for Salah and Liverpool after explosive outburst?
Dec 08 2025
Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the …
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EU set to back migrant 'return hubs'
Dec 08 2025
EU countries on Monday are expected to approve a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including …
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'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban
Dec 08 2025
Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could …
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Hollywood awards race heats up with Golden Globes noms
Dec 08 2025
Hollywood's awards season shifts into high gear Monday when nominations for the Golden Globes are unveiled, with hit …
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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak
Dec 08 2025
A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department, the Paris museum told …
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Venezuela acknowledges death of detained opposition figure
Dec 08 2025
Venezuela acknowledged Sunday an opposition figure died while in custody, as the Trump administration slammed Caracas as …
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'I did it my way': Norris proud of way he won F1 title
Dec 08 2025
Newly-crowned Formula One world champion Lando Norris said Sunday he was proud to have won his first world title in his …
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Eight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil library
Dec 08 2025
Eight engravings by the French artist Henri Matisse were stolen from a library in Sao Paulo, the Brazilian city's …
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100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: UN source, presidency
Dec 07 2025
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school …
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Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton
Dec 07 2025
Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win …
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Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt
Dec 07 2025
Benin's government said Sunday the government had thwarted an attempted coup, just hours after a group of soldiers …
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Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election
Dec 07 2025
Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing …
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