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G7 powers in push with Zelensky to end war against Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday joined a summit of the G7 group of leading powers seeking to up …
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Vast areas of coral reef could resist climate change: study
AFP - 1h ago
In the crystalline waters off Kenya's coast, coral reefs are thriving -- evidence of a rare good news story in the …
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Trump says Hormuz to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal
AFP - 4h ago
Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz -- with President Donald …
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'The mullahs' team': Split loyalties for Iran fans at World Cup
AFP - 4h ago
Iran's World Cup campaign began in Los Angeles in a blaze of goals and controversy Monday, with hundreds protesting …
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Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
AFP - 5h ago
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on …
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With Zelensky present, G7 seeks to 'do something' on Ukraine
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The G7 group of leading powers will hold talks on Tuesday with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine with US leader …
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Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California: military
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Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air …
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Ukraine offers lucrative fixed-term army contracts to woo recruits
AFP - 7h ago
Ukraine announced an overhaul of its army recruitment system on Monday, offering lucrative contracts and clearly defined …
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Netanyahu says will run in upcoming Israeli elections
AFP - 6h ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he intended to run in elections scheduled for later this year, …
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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
AFP - 2h ago
Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in …
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Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
AFP - 7h ago
More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting …
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Tour of Switzerland set to showcase Pogacar's pre-Tour de France form
AFP - 7h ago
World champion Tadej Pogacar will test his legs one last time ahead of his bid for a record-equalling fifth Tour de …
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Iran prepare for tense World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde
AFP - 2h ago
Iran were poised to make a tension-filled entrance at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were held …
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Social networks, online video outweigh traditional media in 2026
AFP - 8h ago
News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for …
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Deadly Russian strikes kill 11, set landmark Kyiv monastery ablaze
Jun 15 2026
An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most …
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Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' after US-Iran peace deal
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington …
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UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Jun 15 2026
Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, …
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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
Jun 15 2026
European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared …
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US won't need 'much help' on Hormuz, Trump says at G7
Jun 15 2026
President Donald Trump on Monday told allies the US would not need "much help" in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as he …
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'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopening
Jun 15 2026
Shipping groups warned Monday it was too soon to safely resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and …
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US-Iran deal met with hope, scepticism in Mideast
Jun 15 2026
The deal between the United States and Iran to end their war, negotiated in secret and still not revealed in detail, was …
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Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' Friday after US-Iran peace deal
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington …
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Abdullah Ibrahim, world-renowned South African jazz pianist
Jun 15 2026
Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died Monday aged 91, escaped apartheid-era South Africa to be discovered by …
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Amazonian tribal leader Raoni hospitalized in intensive care
Jun 15 2026
Brazilian Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, a celebrated defender of the Amazon rainforest, has been admitted to …
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Trump faces G7 as questions swirl on Iran accord
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday arrived to attend a G7 summit in France, with allies hoping his outline deal with …
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'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening
Jun 15 2026
Shipping groups warned Monday that it was too soon to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and …
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Deadly Russian strikes set landmark Kyiv monastery ablaze
Jun 15 2026
An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most …
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Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning the …
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G7 allies seek common ground with Trump after Iran accord
Jun 15 2026
Allies from the G7 group of leading powers will Monday seek common ground with US President Donald Trump at a summit in …
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Deadly Russian strikes leave landmark Kyiv cathedral in flames
Jun 15 2026
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities on Monday, killing at least 11 people and sparking …
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US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
Jun 15 2026
The United States and Iran announced a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts and reopen the vital Strait of …
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Starbucks Korea to close outlets for history lesson after 'Tank Day' fiasco
Jun 15 2026
Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following …
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Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames
Jun 15 2026
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on …
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Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
Jun 15 2026
Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded …
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Courts cracking down on error-strewn AI-assisted legal briefs
Jun 15 2026
When a US judge found fabricated quotes in a lawyer's brief earlier this year, the attorney admitted he had used Claude, …
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'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
Jun 15 2026
Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it …
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Starbucks Korea to shutter outlets for history lessons after 'Tank Day' fiasco
Jun 15 2026
Starbucks stores across South Korea will shutter for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson following …
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Germany crush Curacao, Japan thwart Dutch at World Cup as Iran arrive
Jun 15 2026
Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the …
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Iran World Cup coach says 'impacted' by politics but ignoring 'hype'
Jun 15 2026
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for …
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Musical therapy: Classical concerts in New York for dementia sufferers
Jun 15 2026
In his early sixties, Rob Kaufman suffered a medical emergency that caused him to faint and hit his head on a wood …
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Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal
Jun 15 2026
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, …
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US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military action
Jun 15 2026
The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all …
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US order cutting access to Anthropic's AI models sparks criticism
Jun 15 2026
The US government's order for Anthropic to withdraw its most powerful artificial intelligence models has sparked a wave …
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Bitter communion: Cuban priests ordered to ration mass wafers
Jun 15 2026
To the never-ending list of scarcities in Cuba comes a new addition: communion for the Catholic faithful.
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Iranian-Americans vow to protest World Cup game in Los Angeles
Jun 15 2026
When Iran takes to the field on Monday for the first game of its World Cup, Sara Barahman will be among the thousands of …
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Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
Jun 15 2026
Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas on …
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Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal
Jun 14 2026
Swiss authorities and economic players breathed a sigh of relief Sunday after voters narrowly rejected a divisive …
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Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France
Jun 14 2026
Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a …
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Trump insists Iran deal 'hours' away, despite Israeli strike on Beirut
Jun 14 2026
US President Donald Trump insisted on Sunday that a deal to end the Middle East war was just "hours" away, angrily …
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South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week
Jun 14 2026
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against …
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Zelensky says will discuss Ukraine war with Trump at G7 summit
Jun 14 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he will discuss the Russian invasion and efforts to end it during …
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Trump decries Israeli strike on Beirut, insists deal still close
Jun 14 2026
Donald Trump said an Israeli strike on Beirut "should not have happened" after it triggered a strong protest from Iran, …
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Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Jun 14 2026
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending …
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UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
Jun 14 2026
British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time …
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Vekic beats Raducanu in Queen's Club final to end title drought
Jun 14 2026
Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8/6) …
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Iran says 'no point' in US talks after Beirut strike, casting doubt on deal
Jun 14 2026
Iran said on Sunday there was "no point" in peace talks with the United States, accusing it of failing to uphold its …
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open after
Jun 14 2026
US President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed Sunday, and that the …
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Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal: projections
Jun 14 2026
The Swiss appeared Sunday to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, early …
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Swiss vote on divisive anti-immigration proposal
Jun 14 2026
Swiss voters will decide the fate of a divisive anti-immigration proposal on Sunday to cap the country's population, and …
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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
Jun 14 2026
The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny …
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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey
Jun 14 2026
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the …
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Brunson leads Knicks to first NBA title in 53 years
Jun 14 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
Jun 14 2026
The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, rallied again to beat the San Antonio Spurs …
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open afterwards
Jun 13 2026
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on …
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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center arts venue
Jun 13 2026
Workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington on …
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Anthropic cuts access to AI models over US 'national security' order
Jun 13 2026
Anthropic said Friday it has suspended access to two powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a US …
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US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang
Jun 13 2026
The leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua was killed in a joint operation by the United States and Venezuela, …
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Ancelotti and Brazil face tough opening test at World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one …
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US-Iran deal could be finalised soon, mediator Pakistan says
Jun 13 2026
The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within as little as 24 hours, mediator …
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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup
Jun 13 2026
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one …
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US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says
Jun 13 2026
The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator …
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US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer
Jun 13 2026
The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early …
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USA start World Cup bid with first game on home soil since 1994
Jun 12 2026
The United States launch their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tournament on …
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US clears Paramount's $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover
Jun 12 2026
The US Justice Department on Friday cleared Paramount Skydance's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, …
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US deportation flight carrying Iranians lands in C.African Republic
Jun 12 2026
A US deportation flight landed in the Central African Republic on Friday, lawyers and activists said, carrying nationals …
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Iran and US say deal closer than ever
Jun 12 2026
Iranian and US officials said Friday a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever, with mediator Pakistan also …
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David Beckham gets Hollywood star as World Cup begins in US
Jun 12 2026
Football idol David Beckham joined the ranks of entertainment royalty on Friday when he was honored with a star on the …
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Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar
Jun 12 2026
Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX closed almost 20 percent higher on their trading debut Friday after the biggest IPO in …
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Bruce Springsteen music center set to open in New Jersey
Jun 12 2026
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is one of New Jersey's most famous native sons, and the Garden State is honoring The Boss …
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
Jun 12 2026
The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tournament on …
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Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump lashes out
Jun 12 2026
Iran's foreign minister said Friday that a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war was closer than ever, …
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Contemporary art giant David Hockney dies aged 88
Jun 12 2026
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings …
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Plane trouble delays pope's return after migrant-focused Spain visit
Jun 12 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Friday wrapped up a week-long visit to Spain that highlighted migrant issues, but his return to Rome was …
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Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump
Jun 12 2026
Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped as much as 30 percent on their trading debut Friday after the biggest IPO in …
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UK faces hard choices over military spending: analysts
Jun 12 2026
The shock resignations of two UK defence ministers has thrown British military resources into the spotlight, after they …
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Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
Jun 12 2026
The Ebola outbreak is spreading into new areas of the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo and is bigger in scale …
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SpaceX lifts off in record Wall Street debut
Jun 12 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX began its first day as a public company on Wall Street Friday after the biggest initial public …
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New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket
Jun 12 2026
New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement …
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British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Jun 12 2026
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings …
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Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US
Jun 12 2026
Iran insisted on Friday on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz under any deal …
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Pope urges migrants to integrate during Canary Islands visit
Jun 12 2026
Pope Leo XIV renewed his support for migrants on Friday in the Canary Islands, saying "all of us are migrants" and urged …
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British art 'giant' David Hockney dies aged 88
Jun 12 2026
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings …
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SpaceX IPO set for liftoff in record market debut
Jun 12 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX was set to begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday with the biggest initial public offering in …
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David Hockney: contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours
Jun 12 2026
British artist David Hockney's paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the …
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'All of us of are migrants,' pope says in Canary Islands
Jun 12 2026
Pope Leo XIV told migrants at a reception centre on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Friday that "all of us are …
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Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital
Jun 12 2026
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced on …
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The migration pact: What's in the EU's landmark asylum reform?
Jun 12 2026
A major reform of European migration rules aimed at hardening border procedures and overhauling the asylum process comes …
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UN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
Jun 12 2026
A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women in Afghanistan's western city of Herat, saying at least …
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Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory
Jun 12 2026
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a drama-filled opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca Thursday, kicking …
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Yangon's furtive party scene belies junta claims of normality
Jun 12 2026
In a blaring nightclub in wartime Myanmar, partied-out revellers doze until dawn by the dancefloor, wary of journeying …
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Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal
Jun 12 2026
Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald …
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Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
Jun 12 2026
Shakira had the spectators out of their seats at the World Cup opening ceremony Thursday, but outside the Estadio Azteca …
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