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Thailand continues Cambodia strikes despite Trump truce calls
AFP - 11m ago
Thailand said Saturday it was continuing military strikes against Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump saying the …
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US envoy to meet Zelensky, Europe leaders in Berlin this weekend
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US President Donald Trump's special envoy will meet with Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders in Berlin this …
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US unseals warrant for tanker seized off Venezuelan coast
AFP - 2h ago
US authorities on Friday unsealed the warrant for an oil tanker seized off the coast of Venezuela decried as …
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Democrats release new cache of Epstein photos
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Democratic lawmakers released a new cache of photos on Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein …
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UK king shares 'good news' that cancer treatment will be reduced in 2026
Dec 12 2025
Britain's King Charles III, who has broken royal taboos to talk openly about battling cancer, Friday revealed the "good …
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Five takeaways from Luigi Mangione evidence hearings
Dec 12 2025
Lawyers for the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan street have been in court …
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UK's king shares 'good news' that cancer treatment will be reduced in 2026
Dec 12 2025
Britain's King Charles III, who has broken royal taboos to talk openly about battling cancer, Friday revealed the "good …
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US plan sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027, official tells AFP
Dec 12 2025
Ukraine would join the European Union as early as January 2027 under the latest US plan to end the war with Russia, a …
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Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes
Dec 12 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to halt fighting along their disputed …
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Iran detains Nobel-prize winner in 'brutal' arrest
Dec 12 2025
Iranian security forces on Friday detained the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi along with at least eight …
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'Don't use them': Tanning beds triple skin cancer risk, study finds
Dec 12 2025
When Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with her friends because they all wanted to …
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Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks - reports
Dec 12 2025
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday …
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Salah admired from afar in his Egypt home village as club tensions swirl
Dec 12 2025
In the Nile Delta village of Nagrig, residents love local son Mohamed Salah from a distance, with ructions between the …
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EU agrees three-euro small parcel tax to tackle China flood
Dec 12 2025
EU finance ministers agreed Friday to impose a three-euro duty on low-value imports into the bloc from July 2026 to help …
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Vonn claims sensational first ski World Cup win since 2018
Dec 12 2025
Lindsey Vonn cemented her remarkable comeback at the age of 41 in style with her first World Cup win since 2018 on …
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UK's King Charles to give personal TV message about cancer 'journey'
Dec 12 2025
Britain's King Charles III, who has broken royal taboos to talk openly about battling cancer, will Friday appear in a …
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US slaps sanctions on Maduro relatives as Venezuela war fears build
Dec 12 2025
The United States imposed sanctions Thursday against relatives of Venezulan leader Nicolas Maduro and six companies …
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Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah
Dec 12 2025
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's …
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Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights
Dec 12 2025
Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face …
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French indie title 'Clair Obscur' dominates Game Awards
Dec 12 2025
French indie title "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominated the annual Game Awards in Los Angeles, winning a record of …
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Thai PM dissolves parliament, paving way for national elections
Dec 12 2025
Thailand's prime minister dissolved parliament on Friday, paving the way for general elections early next year as deadly …
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French indie 'Clair Obscur' dominates Game Awards
Dec 12 2025
French indie title "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominated the annual Game Awards in Los Angeles, winning a record of …
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Grieving families of Air India crash victims await answers
Dec 12 2025
A flickering candle casts a dim light on the photo of 12-year-old Akash Patni, a pensive look on the face of the Indian …
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Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales
Dec 12 2025
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …
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Vaccines do not cause autism: WHO
Dec 12 2025
A new analysis by the World Health Organization reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -- contrary to …
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Make your own Mickey Mouse clip - Disney embraces AI
Dec 12 2025
Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos …
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White House blames Trump's bandaged hand on handshakes
Dec 12 2025
The White House said Thursday the high volume of handshakes by President Donald Trump explains the adhesive bandages he …
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Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Celtic thrashed by Roma
Dec 12 2025
Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham …
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud
Dec 12 2025
A US court sentenced cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon to 15 years in prison Thursday over fraud linked to his company's …
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Salah's future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton
Dec 12 2025
All eyes are on Mohamed Salah's uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his …
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US bringing seized tanker to port as Venezuela war fears build
Dec 12 2025
An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the …
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Trump 'frustrated' with Kyiv, Moscow over talks on war
Dec 11 2025
US President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with Russia and Ukraine, his spokeswoman said on Thursday, as Kyiv …
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Fighting rages on Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
Dec 11 2025
Fighting raged Thursday along the border of Cambodia and Thailand, with explosions heard near centuries-old temples …
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Trump 'frustrated' with Kyiv, Moscow over talks
Dec 11 2025
US President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with Russia and Ukraine, his spokeswoman said on Thursday, as Kyiv …
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US bringing seized tanker to port, as Venezuela war threats build
Dec 11 2025
An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the …
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US says tanker seizure targeted Venezuelan leader Maduro's 'regime'
Dec 11 2025
The US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela targeted leftist leader Nicolas Maduro's "regime," Homeland …
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US still pushing big territorial concessions from Ukraine: Zelensky
Dec 11 2025
The United States is still pushing for Kyiv to make big territorial concessions to Russia to halt the war that started …
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Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freeze
Dec 11 2025
Israel said Thursday that 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
Dec 11 2025
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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OpenAI, Disney to let fans create AI videos in landmark deal
Dec 11 2025
Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos …
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Nobel laureate Machado says US helped her leave Venezuela, vows return
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
Fighting raged Thursday along the border of Cambodia and Thailand, with explosions heard near centuries-old temples …
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Out of hiding, Venezuela's Machado vows to return to end 'tyranny'
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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
Dec 11 2025
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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