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Wrong anthems played at Asian Para Games after mishap-marred Asian Games
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Wrong national anthems were played three times at the Asian Para Games in Japan's Nagoya this week, prompting the mayor …
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Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine after US envoy meets Putin
AFP - 2h ago
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight, with seven killed on the Ukrainian side, authorities said on Thursday, …
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Websites go dark as AI exposes critical security flaws
AFP - 3h ago
Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites as they raced Thursday to protect themselves from …
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Kyiv and Moscow trade attacks after US envoy visits Russia
AFP - 2h ago
Russia and Ukraine traded major attacks overnight with Moscow's mayor saying on Thursday that 630 drones had been …
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MotoGP riders prepare for 'emotional' farewell to Phillip Island
AFP - 4h ago
Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez admits it will be "emotional" this weekend as one of MotoGP's most iconic …
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South Korea's celebrity shark back in canal, prompting new rescue bid
AFP - 5h ago
A shark that became a viral sensation after getting stuck in a South Korean canal returned hours after being coaxed out, …
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Missiles strike Ukraine's capital after US envoy visits Russia
AFP - 1h ago
Missiles struck Kyiv throughout the night, authorities said early on Thursday, sending residents into shelters and …
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Ohtani surgery 'not on the table': Dodgers chief
AFP - 6h ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday ruled out off-season surgery for Shohei Ohtani following the Japanese superstar's …
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Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia
AFP - 7h ago
The United States has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State …
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In the Mexican town that makes emblematic Day of the Dead garlands
AFP - 7h ago
In a workshop in the Mexican town of San Salvador Huixcolotla, three men use small hammers and chisels to punch holes in …
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Musk threatens Democrats teeing up congressional probes
AFP - 7h ago
Elon Musk, President Donald Trump's multi-billionaire ally, on Wednesday threatened Democrats who want to investigate …
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Judge orders Meta to pay $25 bn to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica case
AFP - 7h ago
A New Mexico judge ruled Wednesday that Meta must pay $25 billion to the state after a jury found last month that the …
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Russia 'ready' to resume trilateral talks but cool on Ukraine deal
Oct 21 2026
Russia said Wednesday it was ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after Vladimir Putin …
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Man Utd humiliated as Arsenal deny Bayern in Champions League
Oct 21 2026
Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on Wednesday as the pressure increased on …
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Protests banned in parts of Paris as Macron swipes at Trump
Oct 21 2026
Police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday, as France braced for more demonstrations just days after student …
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Kremlin sees little 'substance' in Ukraine peace ideas
Oct 21 2026
Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday they were ready to resume trilateral talks with Washington, after US special envoy …
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Argentina's Milei calls Spain PM Sanchez a 'dictator' in Madrid visit
Oct 21 2026
Argentina's far-right President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a "dictator" in a visit to …
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Websites go dark worldwide as AI exposes critical security flaws
Oct 21 2026
Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light …
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Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin
Oct 21 2026
US President Donald Trump's pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader …
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Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
Oct 21 2026
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday took an apparent swipe at counterpart Donald Trump over exploiting France's riots …
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World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action: UN chief
Oct 21 2026
Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world on …
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Putin, Witkoff meet in Russia for Ukraine war talks
Oct 21 2026
Russia's Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff on ending the Ukraine war in Saint Petersburg on …
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Macron slams 'stupid' comments based on AI videos by leaders on France riots
Oct 21 2026
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday criticised world leaders for making "stupid" comments about the rioting on the …
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British Museum sells second set of Bayeux exhibition tickets
Oct 21 2026
The second tranche of tickets for the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at London's British Museum went on sale …
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Australian lawmaker loses both legs after 'targeted' attack
Oct 21 2026
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after being hit by a car, her husband said on Wednesday, …
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French PM to meet unions as government prepares for more protests
Oct 21 2026
France's prime minister was to meet union leaders on Wednesday as the country prepares for new protests following those …
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'Daily struggle': Cubans dig wells in search of water
Oct 21 2026
Kevin Martinez has come up with a creative new way to avoid shutting his restaurant when water runs low in Cuba, a …
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Australia lawmaker loses both legs after 'targeted' attack
Oct 21 2026
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs removed, her husband told journalists on Wednesday, after what police …
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US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelensky
Oct 21 2026
Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir …
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US envoy to meet Russia's president after 'positive' talks with Zelensky
Oct 21 2026
Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saint Petersburg
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LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party, Thunder top Spurs as NBA season tips off
Oct 21 2026
LeBron James and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates crashed the New York Knicks' season-opening celebrations on …
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South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to sea
Oct 21 2026
South Korean authorities began a new attempt Wednesday to coax a shark-turned-viral sensation back to sea, with falling …
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As actors get more physical, Bollywood embraces intimacy coordinators
Oct 21 2026
India's film industry, where scenes featuring nudity or sex often rely on improvisation and mutual trust, is gradually …
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US envoy to meet Russia's president after 'productive' talks with Zelensky
Oct 21 2026
US envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Saint Petersburg
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Man in court over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australia lawmaker
Oct 21 2026
The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on …
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Brazil's presidential candidates seek to disqualify each other
Oct 21 2026
In the latest showdown from Brazil's increasingly rancorous presidential race Tuesday, both candidates called for the …
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Man in court over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker
Oct 21 2026
The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack appeared in court on …
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'To the shelter, quickly!' Air raids reshape Kyiv school life
Oct 21 2026
When the air raid alert sounded over the Kyiv region, children knew exactly what to do: they grabbed their tiny …
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PSG late show downs Barca in Champions League, Liverpool fight back
Oct 21 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season's Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 …
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'Leave us alone!' DC golfers fear worst over Trump's course remodel
Oct 21 2026
For years, Max Salas has enjoyed teeing off at Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, a public course nestled in the …
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Two men re-arrested for suspected spying for Iran in airbase scare: UK police
Oct 21 2026
UK police said Tuesday they have re-arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Iran, amid an investigation into a …
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Musk backs SpaceX-Tesla merger as rocket firm turns profit
Oct 21 2026
Elon Musk said Tuesday he would back a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, as his rocket and AI company reported its first …
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Regulator has 'power' to force Man City sale
Oct 21 2026
English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if …
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Zelensky, US hail 'productive' talks to end Trump feud
Oct 20 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States hailed "very productive" talks in Oslo on Tuesday amid …
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PSG strike late to get better of Yamal and Barcelona in Champions League
Oct 20 2026
Vitinha's superb late strike proved crucial as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain saw off rivals Barcelona 4-2 on …
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Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine
Oct 20 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian …
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Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes
Oct 20 2026
Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta …
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French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations
Oct 20 2026
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the …
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Alberta separatists vow to fight on, risking turmoil for Canada
Oct 20 2026
Separatists in Canada's Alberta province say their independence fight is not over despite a decisive referendum loss, …
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Italy to send 500 troops to Milan after clashes
Oct 20 2026
Italy was on Tuesday preparing to send 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta …
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Zelensky, US envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup
Oct 20 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo with top US envoys on Tuesday in a bid to get strained …
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Wild West Wing? Turmoil revives memories of Trump 1.0
Oct 20 2026
After a relatively disciplined start to Donald Trump's second term, the White House is grappling with signs of turmoil …
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AI challenges maths by solving the unsolvable
Oct 20 2026
Announcements over recent months that artificial intelligence models have cracked previously unsolvable problems are …
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UN says 19 mn Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April
Oct 20 2026
The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming …
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An unhappy republic: France's troubles extend beyond the street
Oct 20 2026
"Revolution!" some shouted during France's protests. Others demanded better classroom conditions. Many simply wanted …
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Australian police charge man over 'targeted' attack on lawmaker
Oct 20 2026
Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent …
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Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup
Oct 20 2026
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with top US envoys in Norway on Tuesday, after accusing the United …
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Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada
Oct 20 2026
Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a win …
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Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg: media
Oct 20 2026
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has lost a leg after being struck by a car in a deliberate attack, local media said …
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France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM
Oct 20 2026
France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the …
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Ukraine claims US missile holdup ahead of reported talks
Oct 20 2026
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor …
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Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote
Oct 20 2026
Canada was waiting Monday for the results of a vote on whether the oil-rich province of Alberta wants a binding …
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Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity
Oct 20 2026
Vote counting was underway in Canada's province of Alberta Monday, as the oil-rich province decides if it wants a …
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Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack underwent surgery overnight: PM
Oct 20 2026
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being …
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Ukraine claims US missile holdup as Trump floats summit without Zelensky
Oct 19 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of …
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Trump says ready to meet with Putin and Xi in China
Oct 19 2026
US President Donald Trump indicated Monday he is ready to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping in China …
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Oil-rich Alberta votes on Canada breakup
Oct 19 2026
Canada's province of Alberta was voting Monday on whether to hold a binding referendum on independence, testing national …
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France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest
Oct 19 2026
France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices …
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Kenyan cult leader guilty on all charges over 191 starvation deaths
Oct 19 2026
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 190 children and one adult …
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France announces first curfews as govt grapples with unrest
Oct 19 2026
France announced partial curfews on Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities …
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Ukraine on back foot as Kremlin moots US, China meeting
Oct 19 2026
Ukraine on Monday again said it had no early warning of powerful Russian missile strikes and complained that persistent …
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PM calls for curfews in France as govt grapples with unrest
Oct 19 2026
France's prime minister called for partial curfews Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and …
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UN climate panel head wants swift end to deadlock over key scientific report
Oct 19 2026
The world's top climate scientists will reconvene at the earliest opportunity, the panel's chair said on Monday, after …
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Louvre blocked as France grapples with unrest
Oct 19 2026
Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public …
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Police 'lost control' during French protests, says interior minister
Oct 19 2026
French police "lost control" during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the interior minister …
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'Liar,' 'clown': Lula and Bolsonaro spar in Brazil poll debate
Oct 19 2026
Firing off personal attacks, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro held …
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump lashes out
Oct 19 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with top US envoys Sunday to try to ease tensions, as Donald Trump accused …
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Four soldiers dead, dozens injured in fire at Canada military base
Oct 18 2026
Four soldiers were killed and dozens injured in a fire at a military base in Alberta province, one of the worst …
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Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes
Oct 18 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the "unbridled" violence that erupted in cost-of-living …
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Lula, Bolsonaro set for first debate showdown in bitter election race
Oct 18 2026
After a day of energetic rallies by their supporters, Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and …
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Lula, Bolsonaro to face off in first debate of bruising election
Oct 18 2026
After a day of energetic rallies by their supporters, Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and …
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Paris police in new battles with protesters and looters
Oct 18 2026
French police battled protesters and looters for a second day Sunday as the country reeled from the violent chaos left …
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Zelensky speaks to US envoys amid Trump spat
Oct 18 2026
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the midst of his spat with Donald …
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Zelensky tells NBC 'thankful' US has unblocked intelligence sharing
Oct 18 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "thankful" that the United States has resumed intelligence sharing …
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Multiple deaths, injuries at western Canada military base: minister
Oct 18 2026
Multiple people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in western Canada, the country's defense …
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'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests
Oct 18 2026
France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused by violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people …
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Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks won't change war aims as Kyiv hits Saint Petersburg
Oct 18 2026
The Kremlin on Sunday said Ukrainian large-scale attacks on Russian cities will not change its war aims as Kyiv hit …
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Ukraine sets Saint Petersburg refinery ablaze in large-scale drone attack
Oct 18 2026
Ukraine hit Saint Petersburg with a large-scale drone attack, causing fires at an oil refinery and depot, Moscow said …
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Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery
Oct 18 2026
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Sunday, smiling and saying he would resume work …
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France counts cost of violent protests, 1,800 arrested
Oct 18 2026
France was reeling on Sunday from widespread damage caused in violent protests the day before that saw 1,800 people …
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Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon
Oct 18 2026
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the …
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France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Oct 18 2026
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted …
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor
Oct 18 2026
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayor on …
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Clashes, blazes and wide-scale looting grip France on day of protests
Oct 17 2026
Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide …
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Clashes, blazes and wide-scale looting mar French protests
Oct 17 2026
Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide …
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Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions
Oct 17 2026
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on …
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Albanian capital sees fifth straight day of violent clashes
Oct 17 2026
Albania's capital saw violent clashes for a fifth straight day on Saturday as police fired rubber bullets on protesters …
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Looting, blazes and clashes in France amid nationwide protests
Oct 17 2026
Police and protesters clashed violently in Paris and other French cities Saturday as half a million people marched …
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Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford
Oct 17 2026
Erling Haaland starred with a double as Premier League leaders Manchester City beat Ipswich 3-2, while Liverpool came …
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Looters ransack shops during France cost-of-living protests
Oct 17 2026
Looters in several French cities on Saturday broke into stores ranging from a high-end luxury brand to a bakery, on the …
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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery
Oct 17 2026
Pope Leo XIV left hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on …
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Clashes erupt in France as protesters vow to make government 'tremble'
Oct 17 2026
Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities Saturday, sending smoke from fires and tear gas over …
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