Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League

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Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a …

Putin and US negotiators hold high-stakes Ukraine talks in Moscow

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Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in high-stakes …

Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9 mn at auction

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Faberge's The Winter Egg, considered one of his most beautiful creations, sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at …

Putin receives top US negotiators in high-stakes Ukraine talks

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Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes …

Under Trump pressure, Honduras vows accurate vote count

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Honduras' electoral body, under pressure from Donald Trump, vowed Tuesday its final tally of votes cast in a weekend …

Pope urges halt to attacks in Lebanon as first voyage abroad ends

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Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and new approaches for peace in the Middle East before …

Zelensky calls for peace, Putin defiant ahead of US-Russia talks

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Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy headed to the Kremlin Tuesday for high-stakes talks on Moscow's offensive in …

Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to qualify for Olympics

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 …

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as death toll tops 1,300

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Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by …

Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip

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Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and said the Middle East needed new approaches for peace as he …

US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war

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Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow …

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll hits 1,300

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Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by …

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll tops 1,200

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Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by …

Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass

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Around 150,000 people gathered at Beirut's waterfront for mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday morning, the highlight of …

Pope Leo holds Beirut mass, visits port blast site

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Tens of thousands of people gathered at Beirut's waterfront as Pope Leo XIV held mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight …

Trump says Honduras 'trying to change' presidential election outcome

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Donald Trump accused election officials in Honduras on Monday of "trying to change" their presidential election outcome, …

Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site

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Thousands of Lebanese faithful were making their way to Beirut's waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV's mass on Tuesday …

Apple AI chief leaving as iPhone maker plays catch-up

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Apple on Monday said the head of its artificial intelligence team is stepping down, and the effort is to be led by a …

Concern as India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt app

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India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move …

'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets

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When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save …

Samsung unveils first 'special edition' triple-folding phone

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Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone on Tuesday, a special-edition product with an eyewatering price tag …

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1,200

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Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked to rush aid Tuesday to hundreds of thousands stranded by …

Right-wing rivals for Honduras presidency in 'technical tie'

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A businessman who has US President Donald Trump's backing for the presidency of Honduras was locked in a "technical tie" …

'We chose it': PKK fighters cherish life in Iraq's mountains

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A Kurdish militant picks his way along a switchback road in Iraq's mountains before pulling over to alert his comrades …

'Quad God' Malinin ramps up Olympic preparations at Grand Prix Final

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United States figure skater Ilia Malinin can burnish his credentials as the red-hot favourite for Olympic gold when he …

US envoy to meet Russia's Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war

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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss …

Pacific island office enabling sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets'

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Dozens of oil tankers suspected of smuggling contraband crude for Russia and Iran have been using a beachside office in …

Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures

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Chocolate artworks by some of France's most famous pastry chefs sold at auction Monday for more than 100,000 euros in a …

Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case

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A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in a Chicago court to drug …

From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before

Dec 01 2025

The United States has meddled for decades in elections around the world. But no modern president has done so as brazenly …

Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects 'slave's peace'

Dec 01 2025

US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the Oval Office on Monday to discuss …

US upbeat on pushing Ukraine deal as envoy heads to Russia

Dec 01 2025

The United States said Monday it was optimistic about pushing through a controversial deal to end the war in Ukraine as …

Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150

Dec 01 2025

Hong Kong has arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades, finding "substandard" netting …

Trump to meet top national security team on Venezuela

Dec 01 2025

US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the White House on Monday to discuss …

Ukraine's Zelensky eyes Trump talks after 'progress'

Dec 01 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he expected to discuss "key issues" with Donald Trump as the …

Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth

Dec 01 2025

Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the …

Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors

Dec 01 2025

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,160 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …

Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance

Dec 01 2025

Pope Leo XIV and leaders from Lebanon's religious communities met in a show of unity on Monday, with the pontiff urging …

Asia floods death toll tops 1,100 as troops aid survivors

Dec 01 2025

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,100 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …

Trump-backed conservative holds knife-edge lead in Honduras vote

Dec 01 2025

A conservative backed by US President Donald Trump held the slenderest of leads in Honduras' presidential race, with …

Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire

Dec 01 2025

Sobs could be heard across Hong Kong's Victoria Park at the weekend as hundreds of migrant workers mourned victims of …

Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris seeking support as Trump pushes plan

Dec 01 2025

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday sought to reinforce European support for Ukraine at a potentially pivotal moment …

Pope prays for peace in Lebanon and the region

Dec 01 2025

Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday on day two of his trip to the multi-confessional …

Asia floods toll tops 1,000 deaths as troops aid survivors

Dec 01 2025

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …

Pope prays for peace in Lebanon, region

Dec 01 2025

Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday as he kicked off day two of his trip to the …

Trump-backed candidate leads Honduras poll

Dec 01 2025

A conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump led Sunday's presidential election in Honduras, according …

Asia floods toll tops 1,000 as military aid survivors

Dec 01 2025

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka …

South Korean religious leader on trial on graft charges

Dec 01 2025

The leader of one of South Korea's largest cult-like churches stood trial on Monday accused of bribing the country's …

Pope to offer hope on Lebanon visit

Dec 01 2025

Pope Leo XIV will urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, offering a message of hope to young …

Zelensky meets Macron to shore up support for Ukraine as Trump optimistic

Dec 01 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, seeking to shore up …

Australia ban offers test on social media harm

Dec 01 2025

Australia's under-16 social media ban will make the nation a real-life laboratory on how best to tackle the technology's …

Militaries come to aid of Asia flood victims as toll nears 1,000

Dec 01 2025

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed …

F1 set for final-race showdown as Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder

Dec 01 2025

The three-way F1 title fight will go down to the last race of the season after Max Verstappen took full advantage of a …

Pope to urge unity, bring hope to Lebanese youth on day two of visit

Dec 01 2025

Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young …

Verstappen exploits McLaren blunder in Qatar to set up final race title showdown

Dec 01 2025

Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers' world championship on Sunday when he took full …

Thousands march in Zagreb against far right

Dec 01 2025

Several thousand people rallied in Croatia's capital on Sunday in an anti-fascist march protesting against the rise of …

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool

Dec 01 2025

Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …

Trump confirms call with Maduro, Caracas slams US maneuvers

Dec 01 2025

US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid soaring …

Trump threat overshadows Honduras vote

Nov 30 2025

Polls closed Sunday in Honduras' knife-edge presidential election, after a campaign dominated by US President Donald …

Trump optimistic after Ukraine talks as Rubio says 'more work' needed

Nov 30 2025

US President Donald Trump said Sunday there was a "good chance" of a deal to end the war in Ukraine after the latest US …

Rubio says 'more work' required after US-Ukraine talks in Florida

Nov 30 2025

The United States and Ukraine on Sunday hailed "productive" talks on Washington's plan to halt Russia's war with its …

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases

Nov 30 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a …

Ramaphosa labels US attacks on S.Africa 'misinformation'

Nov 30 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the United States late on Sunday of peddling "blatant misinformation" by …

Trump officials host crucial Ukraine talks in Florida

Nov 30 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday hosted high stakes talks with a Ukrainian delegation on Washington's plan to …

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak end drought to fire Liverpool

Nov 30 2025

Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight …

Afghan suspect in Washington shooting likely radicalized in US: security official

Nov 30 2025

The Afghan suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington may have been radicalized after entering …

Isak scores first Premier League goal for Liverpool to sink West Ham

Nov 30 2025

Alexander Isak finally scored his first Premier League goal for troubled Liverpool to inspire a much-needed 2-0 win …

Zirkzee ends goal drought to inspire Man Utd victory at Palace

Nov 30 2025

Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal for nearly a year before Mason Mount grabbed the winner as …

Pope arrives in Lebanon with message of peace for crisis-hit country

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for the crisis-hit nation, still reeling from a war …

Swiss right-to-die group says founder dies by assisted suicide

Nov 30 2025

The head of Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died through assisted suicide, the group said in a statement on …

Trump threats dominate as Hondurans vote for president

Nov 30 2025

Hondurans began voting for president on Sunday amid threats by US President Donald Trump to cut aid to the country if …

Netanyahu submits pardon request in Israel corruption cases

Nov 30 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a …

Hong Kong in mourning as fire death toll climbs to 146

Nov 30 2025

Crowds of mourners gathered on Sunday across Hong Kong including thousands near the apartment blocks that were engulfed …

After call for Christian unity, pope leaves Turkey for Lebanon

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV headed to Lebanon on Sunday with a message of peace for the crisis-hit nation after wrapping up a four-day …

Calls for accountability over lethal Hong Kong fire silenced

Nov 30 2025

Not long before he was reportedly detained, Miles Kwan approached commuters outside a Hong Kong train station, urging …

In Istanbul, pope meets bereaved family, prays with Armenians

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV wraps up a four-day trip to Turkey on Sunday after a warm welcome by its tiny Christian community, before …

'End of an era': MTV pulling plug on global music channels

Nov 30 2025

MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically …

Ukraine negotiators to hold talks in US on plan to end war

Nov 30 2025

Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold talks in the United States on Sunday on Washington's plan to end the war with …

Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'

Nov 30 2025

US President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats against Venezuela on Saturday with an ominous warning that the …

Trump threats reverberate as Hondurans vote for president

Nov 30 2025

Hondurans go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election dominated by US President Donald Trump's threats to cut …

Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes, Spurs crash again

Nov 29 2025

Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a …

Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88

Nov 29 2025

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 1998 film "Shakespeare In Love", has died at …

Sea drones halt operations at major Russian oil terminal

Nov 29 2025

One of Russia's largest oil terminals halted operations on Saturday following an attack by sea drones, hours before …

Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes in win over Leeds

Nov 29 2025

Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes with a last-gasp winner after the Premier League title challengers blew a …

Hong Kong begins mourning period after fire kills at least 128

Nov 29 2025

An outpouring of grief swept Hong Kong on Saturday as thousands paid their respects and laid flowers for the 128 people …

Travel chaos fears ease after Airbus intervenes on software fix

Nov 29 2025

Fears of days of travel chaos across Europe and the world eased on Saturday after plane manufacturer Airbus intervened …

Crowd braves rain to flock to Pope Leo's mass in Istanbul

Nov 29 2025

Thousands of worshippers battled the rain to join Pope Leo XIV as he celebrated mass in Istanbul on Saturday, the last …

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Nov 29 2025

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque early on Saturday on the third day of his trip to Turkey.

Kyiv hit by overnight attack after Zelensky removes top aide

Nov 29 2025

Ukraine's capital faced a night of attacks Friday to Saturday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky removed his …

Zelensky removes top aide after anti-graft raids

Nov 29 2025

US halts asylum decisions as troop killing sparks migrant crackdown

Nov 29 2025

The United States is freezing all asylum decisions, officials said Friday, as President Donald Trump hardens his …

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

Nov 28 2025

The death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people …

France charges fourth suspected member of Louvre heist gang

Nov 28 2025

France on Friday charged the fourth alleged member of a gang arrested over last month's spectacular jewel heist at the …

Israeli forces kill 13 in southern Syria operation

Nov 28 2025

Israeli forces killed 13 people on Friday in an operation in southern Syria, saying they targeted an Islamist group, in …

Pope, Orthodox leader celebrate early Christian milestone in Iznik

Nov 28 2025

Pope Leo XIV called for unity among Christians on Friday at an ecumenical prayer service on the shores of Lake Iznik to …

Orban defies EU by promising Putin to keep buying Russian oil

Nov 28 2025

Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU Friday by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended …

Zelensky top aide searched by anti-graft investigators

Nov 28 2025

Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities on Friday raided the home of President Volodymyr Zelensky's powerful chief of …

Trump says to suspend 'third world' migration after troop dies

Nov 28 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would suspend migration from what he called "third world countries", a day …

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300

Nov 28 2025

Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, …

Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

Nov 28 2025

Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to …

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 250

Nov 28 2025

Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 250 people across Indonesia, Thailand and …

Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections

Nov 28 2025

The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, …