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IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting
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The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook …
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Trump tempers fury to end NATO summit on high note
AFP - 33m ago
US President Donald Trump offered NATO allies an unexpected warm embrace as they wrapped up a key summit Wednesday after …
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Kostyuk sets up Wimbledon semi-final against Noskova
AFP - 47m ago
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk cruised past Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday to book a Wimbledon semi-final clash with Linda …
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Oil shoots back up, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
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Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was …
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Istanbul mayor ejected from court in corruption case
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Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a leading opposition figure, was removed again from court on Wednesday, at the …
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'Serial killer' German doctor given life sentence for 15 murders
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A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses …
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Trump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins
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US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies Wednesday at a summit in Ankara, as the fallout from his war with …
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Iraq's holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei
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Huge crowds thronged the streets of Najaf and packed the courtyards of its majestic shrine as they mourned on Wednesday …
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Trump says Iran ceasefire 'is over'
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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was "over" after the two sides traded fire, but added …
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Trump, NATO allies to begin key talks at Turkey summit
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NATO chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday sought to shore up confidence in Washington's commitment to the military alliance as …
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US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire
AFP - 10h ago
The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a …
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Beleaguered Prince Harry loses lawsuit against UK tabloid
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Prince Harry on Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information …
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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on …
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US strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response
Jul 07 2026
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the …
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Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster
Jul 07 2026
Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic …
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US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military
Jul 07 2026
US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the …
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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on …
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France's Le Pen says still running for president
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court …
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IOC eases restrictions on Russians before 2028 LA Games as anthem, flag ban remains
Jul 07 2026
More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted …
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UK hard-right leader Farage resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
Jul 07 2026
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a …
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Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting
Jul 07 2026
Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader …
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Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome
Jul 07 2026
From Ottoman warriors in suits of armour to a marble palace and fighter jets, US President Donald Trump got the kind of …
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Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis
Jul 07 2026
Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended …
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Trump berates NATO, praises Erdogan as summit starts
Jul 07 2026
US President Donald Trump praised his "chemistry" with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a …
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France's Le Pen to announce if running for president with ankle tag
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen was Tuesday to announce if she will stand for president next year, after an appeals …
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UK hard-right leader resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row
Jul 07 2026
British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a …
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Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Jul 07 2026
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to …
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France's Le Pen cleared to run for president but with ankle tag
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court cleared her to run but …
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France's Le Pen put under house arrest, presidential run in doubt
Jul 07 2026
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court sentenced her to a year …
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France's Le Pen arrives in court for key ruling in race for president
Jul 07 2026
France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen arrived in court Tuesday for a key verdict that will determine if she can run in …
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NATO summit showcases arms deals in push to win over Trump
Jul 07 2026
NATO allies showcased surging defence spending with new arms contracts worth billions at a summit in Turkey on Tuesday …
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Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim
Jul 07 2026
Top Democrats called on scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit the race on Monday after a sexual assault …
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France's Le Pen faces pivotal ruling in race for president
Jul 07 2026
France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen is bracing for a key verdict on Tuesday that will determine if she can run in …
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Samsung expects 1,800% operating profit leap on AI boom
Jul 07 2026
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics forecast Tuesday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating …
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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown
Jul 07 2026
Fired-up Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament …
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US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific
Jul 07 2026
The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing's nuclear program after China test-fired a purported long-range …
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NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire
Jul 07 2026
NATO allies will showcase surging defence spending at a summit in Turkey's capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to …
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How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa
Jul 07 2026
It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from …
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Democrat in key US Senate race denies sex assault claim
Jul 07 2026
Scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner -- whose insurgent rise has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump …
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Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters
Jul 06 2026
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream and reach the quarter-finals as the …
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Russian strikes kill at least 26 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least …
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Race to recover bodies ahead of Venezuela quake cleanup
Jul 06 2026
The international rescue teams are packing up and heavy excavators are clearing rubble left by Venezuela's earthquakes.
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Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov, Paolini into Wimbledon quarters
Jul 06 2026
Britain's Arthur Fery defeated fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov in a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon …
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Trump's fireworks made Washington world's most polluted city
Jul 06 2026
Washington was briefly the most polluted major city in the world, according to IQAir data, after a massive Independence …
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FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve
Jul 06 2026
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald …
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Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least …
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Prince Harry arrives in UK amid security spat
Jul 06 2026
Prince Harry arrived in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit expected to go ahead mostly without his wife and children …
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Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke
Jul 06 2026
The US capital Washington saw its worst air quality of the year over the July 4th weekend, as smoke from a massive …
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Pogacar back in 'special' yellow after Tour de France stage three victory
Jul 06 2026
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the "special" leader's …
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Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'
Jul 06 2026
Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the …
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Jolted by Ebola, countries try again to finish pandemic treaty
Jul 06 2026
WHO member states kicked off another attempt at finalising the missing piece of the pandemic treaty on Monday, with the …
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Russian strikes kill 22 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least …
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Trump confirms he asked FIFA boss for review of Balogun red card
Jul 06 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a …
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Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash
Jul 06 2026
Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run in the last 16 on Monday, ahead of wildcard Grigor Dimitrov's clash …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they play Belgium in what will be a spicy …
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Russian strikes kill 18 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at …
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Prince Harry set to arrive in UK amid security spat
Jul 06 2026
Prince Harry was set to arrive in Britain on Monday for a five-day visit expected to go ahead mostly without his wife …
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Thousands flee new wave of European wildfires
Jul 06 2026
Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands of people to flee their homes and prompted authorities to ban …
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Philippine Senate opens trial to decide VP Duterte's political future
Jul 06 2026
The Philippine Senate opened Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and …
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Damage but no casualties reported from Pacific super typhoon
Jul 06 2026
Authorities in the Northern Marianas and Guam reported extensive damage including fallen trees and downed power lines …
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Russian strike kills 14 around Kyiv on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week on Monday, killing at …
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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve
Jul 06 2026
The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the …
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Philippine Senate trial to decide VP Duterte's political future
Jul 06 2026
The Philippine Senate opened Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and …
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Russia launches deadly barrage on Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
Jul 06 2026
Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on Monday, killing at least 11 people and …
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Thousands flee raging wildfires in southern Europe
Jul 06 2026
Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Monday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting …
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'Major' damage as super typhoon hits US islands
Jul 06 2026
A "super typhoon" with the force of a category-five hurricane tore through the US Pacific territories of Northern …
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England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
Jul 06 2026
England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to …
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Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
Jul 06 2026
Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking …
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'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota
Jul 06 2026
A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-five hurricane tore through the US island of Rota in the Pacific …
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Venezuela quake survivor 'reborn' after eight days in rubble
Jul 06 2026
Hernan Gil was working his shift as a security guard in the basement of a building in Venezuela on the afternoon of June …
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White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy, official says
Jul 06 2026
A top Trump administration official on Sunday shrugged off a July Fourth parade by masked white supremacists in …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil
Jul 05 2026
FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President …
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As Venezuela quake deaths pass 3,000, attention turns to mourning, burials
Jul 05 2026
Deaths from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to at least 3,342 on Sunday as officials began to bury dozens …
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Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters
Jul 05 2026
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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'Catastrophic' Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota
Jul 05 2026
A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane made landfall on the US island of Rota in the Pacific …
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FIFA clear US star Balogun to play after Trump call
Jul 05 2026
FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his …
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Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as England face Azteca test
Jul 05 2026
The World Cup was plunged into uproar on Sunday after FIFA suspended a red card given to United States star Folarin …
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Infernos devastate forests as Europe's temperatures rise again
Jul 05 2026
Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting Tour …
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Reflective Ronaldo takes on critics 'trying to kill me for 23 years'
Jul 05 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against …
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Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out of Wimbledon
Jul 05 2026
Novak Djokovic enjoyed another slice of Wimbledon history as the Serbian star broke Roger Federer's singles match-win …
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Four-legged rescuers lead way after Venezuela quakes
Jul 05 2026
Sisu tackles her missions in the rubble left by Venezuela's two earthquakes with the same determination and energy she …
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White supremacist march in DC just 'messy' democracy: US official
Jul 05 2026
A top US official on Sunday shrugged off a July Fourth parade by masked white supremacists in Washington as an example …
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'Country Roads' stars as unofficial US anthem at World Cup
Jul 05 2026
At this World Cup, the host US team's stirring unofficial anthem is...a 1971 folk song?
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England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster
Jul 05 2026
England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to …
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Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech
Jul 05 2026
US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the "crowning achievement" of human history, …
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Trump arrives for US 250th birthday speech after storm delay
Jul 05 2026
US President Donald Trump arrived hours late Saturday for his much-hyped speech on America's 250th birthday, after …
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A 'garden inside the Garden': More details of Swift-Kelce wedding emerge
Jul 05 2026
A performance from Stevie Nicks, personal vows, high school friends and a "garden inside the Garden": details are slowly …
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Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay
Jul 05 2026
US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th …
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Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration
Jul 05 2026
Severe weather disrupted the marquee celebration of America's 250th birthday Saturday, threatening a much-hyped rally …
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US turns 250 with Trump center stage
Jul 05 2026
The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President …
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France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
Jul 04 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and …
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Mali hit by new wave of coordinated rebel attacks
Jul 04 2026
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns …
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'I'm going with him': families fear for bodies of Venezuela's quake dead
Jul 04 2026
For Victor Colivert, only one thing matters now.
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Morocco end Canada World Cup dream to reach quarters as France face Philly heat
Jul 04 2026
Morocco snuffed out co-host Canada's World Cup dream to book their place in the quarter-finals on Saturday as France …
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An 'angel' in darkness after Venezuela's deadly quakes
Jul 04 2026
Just when Pedro Cordido thought all was lost, he heard Erick Roa's voice.
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
Jul 04 2026
Jonas Vingegaard took the first leader's yellow jersey of the 113th edition of the Tour de France as his Visma-Lease a …
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Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles
Jul 04 2026
Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, …
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
Jul 04 2026
Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark anniversary that comes at a time …
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France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way
Jul 04 2026
France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on …
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Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
Jul 04 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa …
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Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
Jul 04 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous …
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