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Error 404: 48 hours of confusion in Afghanistan during internet blackout
AFP - 50m ago
Paralysed banks, grounded planes and chaotic hospitals: for two days, life ground to a halt in Afghanistan after the …
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Musk joins 'cancel Netflix' campaign
AFP - 55m ago
Elon Musk has urged his 227 million social media followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions, accusing the streaming …
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FIFA 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
Oct 03 2025
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under …
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Villa win in Europa League as Forest and Scottish clubs lose
Oct 03 2025
Aston Villa won 2-0 at Feyenoord in the Europa League on Thursday but Nottingham Forest lost at home to Danish side …
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Put the bright stripes away, Pope's Swiss Guards get new garb
Oct 03 2025
The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday -- …
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New setback for Milei as Argentine Congress overturns spending vetoes
AFP - 1h ago
Argentina's struggling President Javier Milei suffered a new setback on Thursday as Congress overturned his vetoes of …
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'Terrorist attack' on UK synagogue kills two: police
AFP - 2h ago
An attacker ploughed a car into a crowd outside a packed synagogue in Britain on Thursday, a Jewish holiday, before …
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'Resentment': Synagogue attack shocks Manchester Jewish community
AFP - 2h ago
The tight-knit, diverse community in the British city of Manchester had already seen rising antisemitism and tensions in …
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Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown
AFP - 3h ago
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as …
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Zelensky warns Europe Russia looking to 'escalate' war
AFP - 3h ago
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Europe on Thursday recent drone incursions showed Russia was looking to …
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Let the 'Showgirl' era begin: Taylor Swift's new album is almost here
AFP - 4h ago
Swifties, the wait is nearly over.
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Putin vows 'significant' response as tension with Europe flares
AFP - 4h ago
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday condemned France's detention of a Russian-linked ship as "piracy", vowing a …
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Israel PM praises navy for intercepting Gaza bound flotilla
AFP - 5h ago
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Israeli naval forces Thursday for intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, as …
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Two killed in UK synagogue 'terrorist attack' on Yom Kippur
AFP - 3h ago
Two people were killed on Thursday and four wounded when a man ploughed a car into a crowd outside a packed Manchester …
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France to try Chinese captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel
AFP - 3h ago
The Chinese captain of an oil tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" is to stand trial in France next year, prosecutors …
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Two dead, four wounded in UK synagogue 'terrorist attack'
AFP - 2h ago
Two people were killed Thursday and four wounded outside a Manchester synagogue packed with worshippers on a Jewish …
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Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists
AFP - 2h ago
Israel said on Thursday it would deport pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla intercepted at sea as they headed …
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Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
AFP - 7h ago
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- …
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Trump ramps up pressure on Democrats over US government shutdown
AFP - 2h ago
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as …
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Two dead, three wounded in UK synagogue attack
AFP - 3h ago
Two people were killed Thursday and three badly wounded outside a packed synagogue in Manchester in a car and stabbing …
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Rescuers say no more signs of life in rubble of collapsed Indonesian school
AFP - 12h ago
Rescuers detected "no more signs of life" at a collapsed Indonesian school where 59 people were believed missing days …
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Four wounded, suspect shot in Manchester synagogue attack
AFP - 1h ago
Four people were injured and a suspected knifeman shot by police Thursday after a car ramming and stabbing incident …
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Israel to deport intercepted Gaza flotilla activists
AFP - 3h ago
Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the …
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Philippine quake toll rises to 72 as search winds down
AFP - 16h ago
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, officials said, as the …
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No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapse: rescuers
AFP - 5h ago
Rescuers detected "no more signs of life" at a collapsed Indonesian school where 59 people were believed missing days …
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Zelensky at European summit as EU seeks to bolster backing
AFP - 4h ago
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as …
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Philippine quake death toll rises to 72
AFP - 1h ago
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, rescuers said, as officials …
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Gaza aid flotilla presses on despite Israeli interception
AFP - 4h ago
A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said dozens of its ships were still "sailing strong" towards the war-battered …
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Rescuers search for 59 people trapped under collapsed Indonesian school
AFP - 3h ago
Rescuers searching for people trapped under a collapsed school in Indonesia on Thursday are hoping to dig a tunnel, at …
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Two killed as violence flares in Morocco protests
AFP - 21h ago
Two people were killed when officers opened fire on a group of people attempting to "storm" a police station in Morocco …
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Deadly family drama shuts Oktoberfest for a day
AFP - 20h ago
A German man went on a deadly gun, explosives and arson rampage against his family and then killed himself on Wednesday, …
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Fitzpatrick blasts 'offensive' PGA chief after Ryder Cup row
AFP - 10h ago
Matt Fitzpatrick slammed "offensive" claims from PGA of America president Don Rea that the hostile reception from USA …
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Canada blocks theme park from sending whales to China
AFP - 3h ago
Canada on Wednesday denied a request from a controversial theme park to export 30 beluga whales to China, saying the …
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PSG stun Barcelona in Champions League, Man City held by Monaco
Oct 01 2025
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League …
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Israeli warships intercept Gaza aid flotilla with Greta onboard
Oct 01 2025
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli …
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World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
Oct 01 2025
British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most revered …
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W.House says firings 'imminent' as plan to reopen govt collapses
Oct 01 2025
Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress went home without …
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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli warships 'intercepted' boats
Oct 01 2025
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, ending its latest bid to break an Israeli …
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Israel issues 'last' warning for Gazans to flee main city
Oct 01 2025
Israel issued a final warning Wednesday for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Donald …
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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, arrests two
Oct 01 2025
France has detained two senior crew members of a tanker linked to Russia, which data showed was off the Danish coast …
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Troll-in-chief Trump mocks Democrats over shutdown
Oct 01 2025
President Donald Trump has appointed himself troller-in-chief during a US government shutdown, mocking rival Democrats …
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Renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
Oct 01 2025
British primatologist Jane Goodall, who transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world's most …
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Jane Goodall: crusader for chimpanzees and the planet
Oct 01 2025
British primatologist Jane Goodall imitated chimpanzees, sat with them in trees and shared their bananas during her …
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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship: AFP
Oct 01 2025
The French navy was Wednesday on board a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" stationed off France, AFP journalists at …
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Senate rejects plan to end US government shutdown
Oct 01 2025
Efforts to bring a quick end to the US government shutdown floundered Wednesday when senators rejected a plan to resolve …
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US senators struggle for off-ramp as shutdown kicks in
Oct 01 2025
The United States entered a government shutdown Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious …
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Five survivors pulled from Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time
Oct 01 2025
Rescuers pulled five survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers …
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Two pulled from Indonesia school collapse as rescuers race against time
Oct 01 2025
Rescuers pulled two survivors from a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday as frantic parents demanded searchers …
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Denmark warns EU over Russia 'hybrid war' as leaders talk defence
Oct 01 2025
Danish premier Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday urged Europe to step up its response to Russia's "hybrid war", as she …
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US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal
Oct 01 2025
The US government began shutting down Wednesday after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget …
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Survivor pulled from Indonesia school collapse as parents await news
Oct 01 2025
Rescuers pulled a survivor from the ruins of a collapsed school in Indonesia on Wednesday, as desperate parents demanded …
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Philippines quake toll rises to 69 as injured overwhelm hospitals
Oct 01 2025
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to at least 69 on Wednesday, a disaster …
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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' sells more Paris romantic escapism
Oct 01 2025
Emily is no longer the only doe-eyed American in Paris: Isabel "Belly" Conklin, lead character in global TV phenomenon …
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Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals
Oct 01 2025
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose above 50 on Wednesday, with injured patients …
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Taiwan says 'will not agree' to making 50% of its chips in US
Oct 01 2025
Taiwan "will not agree" to making 50 percent of its semiconductors in the United States, the island's lead tariff …
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US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal
Oct 01 2025
The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a …
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Philippines quake death toll nears 60 as injured overwhelm hospitals
Oct 01 2025
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines approached 60 on Wednesday, with injured patients …
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EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones
Oct 01 2025
EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, …
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FBI director gave New Zealand officials illegal firearms: police
Oct 01 2025
FBI Director Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials illegal firearms during his visit to the country earlier this year, …
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Australian Rules axes 'centre bounce' after 130 years
Oct 01 2025
Australian Rules football has started games with a centre bounce for more than 130 years, but from next season it will …
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 31 as search ongoing
Oct 01 2025
Rescuers searched collapsed buildings for survivors Wednesday after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the …
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Hitmaker Max Martin back with Taylor Swift for 'Showgirl'
Oct 01 2025
For her much-awaited new album "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift reunited with Swedish producer Max Martin, who …
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England's 'outsiders' aim to break trophy drought at Women's Cricket World Cup
Oct 01 2025
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her team of "outsiders" can thrive at the Women's Cricket World Cup as they seek …
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 26 as search ongoing
Oct 01 2025
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 26 people …
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Deadlines loom for Milan's Olympic village as Winter Games near
Oct 01 2025
Milan's 2026 Olympic village for the upcoming Winter Games risks not being fully ready for athletes with four months to …
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl show has MAGA hopping mad
Oct 01 2025
Supporters of President Donald Trump, including a senior White House official, have lashed out after Latin megastar Bad …
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US on brink of govt shutdown as last-ditch vote fails
Sep 30 2025
The US government barreled towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight after …
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Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in Champions League, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica
Sep 30 2025
A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged …
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UN Security Council OKs new military force to fight Haiti 'terrorist' gangs
Sep 30 2025
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in …
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Trump says US cities should be military 'training grounds'
Sep 30 2025
US President Donald Trump told a rare meeting of top military officers Tuesday that the country faces a "war from …
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UN Security Council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs
Sep 30 2025
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in …
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New youth-led protests hit Madagascar despite government's dismissal
Sep 30 2025
Thousands of protesters marched in fresh street demonstrations in Madagascar on Tuesday and police fired tear gas and …
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Trump gives Hamas '3 or 4 days' on Gaza deal
Sep 30 2025
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to accept his plan to end the war …
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DR Congo ex-president Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for 'treason'
Sep 30 2025
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced ex-president Joseph Kabila to death in …
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Trump says US government will 'probably' shut down
Sep 30 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US government would probably see its first shutdown in more than six years, with …
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UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark
Sep 30 2025
The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Tuesday to immediately restore internet and …
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Estonia PM says Russia incursions aim to distract EU from Ukraine: AFP interview
Sep 30 2025
Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal warned Tuesday that Russia's recent air incursions were an attempt to distract …
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Dozens missing, three dead in Indonesia school collapse
Sep 30 2025
Searchers in Indonesia raced Tuesday to rescue dozens of people still believed trapped a day after the collapse of an …
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New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government's dismissal
Sep 30 2025
Thousands of protesters marched in fresh street demonstrations in Madagascar Tuesday and police fired tear gas and …
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Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'
Sep 30 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the military should use US cities as training grounds for a "war from within," in a …
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US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled
Sep 30 2025
The United States government was barreling towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at …
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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal
Sep 30 2025
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the …
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Taliban internet cut sparks Afghanistan telecoms blackout
Sep 30 2025
The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Monday to immediately restore internet and …
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Pentagon chief tells US military leaders to fix 'decades of decay'
Sep 30 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the US military must fix "decades of decay" as he addressed a rare gathering …
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Hamas reviewing Trump's Gaza plan
Sep 30 2025
Hamas was reviewing Donald Trump's plan for Gaza on Tuesday, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli …
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San Siro on course for demolition after sale to Inter and AC Milan approved
Sep 30 2025
One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of …
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Madagascar protesters undeterred despite sacking of government
Sep 30 2025
Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his …
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Hamas yet to respond on Trump's Gaza plan
Sep 30 2025
Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the …
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YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump
Sep 30 2025
YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended …
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US careens toward government shutdown as both parties dig in
Sep 30 2025
The United States government was heading toward a shutdown on Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight and Democrats …
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Taliban impose communications blackout across Afghanistan
Sep 30 2025
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the …
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India plans mega-dam to counter China water fears
Sep 30 2025
On a football field ringed by misty mountains, the air rang with fiery speeches as tribesmen protested a planned …
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Paralympics' vote to lift Russian suspension 'bold step' as conflict rages: ex-IOC executive
Sep 30 2025
The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold …
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Trump's Gaza plan wins Netanyahu backing, but hinges on Hamas
Sep 30 2025
US President Donald Trump secured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, …
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Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests
Sep 30 2025
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United …
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Gazans say Trump's peace plan a 'farce'
Sep 30 2025
Residents of war-torn Gaza expressed scepticism over the latest peace plan unveiled Monday by US President Donald Trump, …
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Creator says AI actress is 'piece of art' after backlash
Sep 30 2025
The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a …
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LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near
Sep 30 2025
LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in …
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Internet outrage over Trump's AI 'MedBed' conspiracy video
Sep 30 2025
Donald Trump stirred online outrage Monday after posting an apparent AI-generated video of himself promising every …
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Trump meets Democrats without breakthrough on imminent shutdown
Sep 29 2025
A White House meeting on Monday with top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders yielded no budget breakthrough, …
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Trump's Gaza peace plan wins Netanyahu backing
Sep 29 2025
US President Donald Trump secured Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, but the …
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Trump announces Gaza peace plan, with Netanyahu backing
Sep 29 2025
President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime …
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