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Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London: source
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Dubai Police Unveil Next Generation of ‘Ghiath’ Smart Patrols Powered by BYD
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King in shades braves heat to visit London zoo
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Djokovic faces Sinner showdown, Fery eyes Wimbledon final
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Gauff expecting hate messages after Wimbledon loss
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Noskova books all-Czech Wimbledon final clash with Muchova
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US star Pulisic fractured leg in Belgium loss: team
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England's Quansah handed two-game World Cup ban
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Pogacar, like Jordan, Bolt or Djokovic?
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UK sets record for number of days over 34C
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Ex-Puma Urdapilleta shuns retirement to play on at 40
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Haaland relishing 'special' World Cup showdown with England
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Keep me away from the pool, Kipyegon tells triathlete Beaugrand
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FIFA lashes 'unfounded allegations' after Argentina-Egypt clash
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Nerves high in Kyiv as Russia escalates missile attacks
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'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
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Stars pay tribute to 'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, who has died at 75
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Pogacar reclaims Tour de France yellow jersey with stage six win
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'I'm ready to roll' - hungry Duplantis still motivated
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US existing home sales dip in June as cost worries persist
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Muchova beats Gauff in thriller to reach first Wimbledon final
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Russia subjecting 1.6 million Ukrainian children to military brainwashing: OSCE report
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One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president's 'unusual' gift to NATO leaders
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Strengthening El Nino likely to 'rank among largest' on record: US agency
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Kicking off: New York football enthusiasts defy pitch shortage
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Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit
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Fendi shows haute couture in Rome with nod to Lagerfeld
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Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die
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Olympic sprint champs Alfred, Thomas bid for work-life balance
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Stocks shrug off tensions to rise on renewed tech interest
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How NATO leaders reacted to Erdogan's revolver gift
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Hong Kong welcomes dogs into restaurants, to pet owners' delight
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Union warns of 'conflict' as Volkswagen eyes mass job cuts
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England recall Slade for Fiji as pressure mounts on Borthwick
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Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria
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Lock Petti to become latest Argentina centurion in Nations Championship Test
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Cocoa lynchpin sees chocolate lovers make hesitant return
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EU parliament greenlights digital euro
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French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum
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Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report
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Markets steady tracking US-Iran flare-up
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Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban
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Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying: minister
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600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
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German exports rise despite Iran war headwinds
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'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75
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Thousands attend funeral for Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran
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Myanmar names Norwegian Andersen as head of national team
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Crude pares steep gains as traders take stock after US-Iran flare-up
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Russell back as Scotland tackle world champions South Africa
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Kentucky train derailment spills molten sulfur, prompts evacuations
More than 15 train cars have derailed in the southern US state of Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur, sparking a fire, and prompting authorities to encourage nearby communities to evacuate on the eve of a major national holiday.
Paris transport 'will not be ready' for Olympics: mayor
The transport system in Paris will not be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in the French capital, its mayor said, sparking anger Thursday from political opponents.
Ex-West Indies star Marlon Samuels banned from cricket for six years
Former West Indies star Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years for breaching an anti-corruption code, the sport's world body said on Thursday.
'Lost diamonds': Rare Russian books stolen from European libraries
A spate of thefts of rare Russian classics worth millions of euros from libraries across Eastern Europe has left a trail that points all the way to auctions in Russia.
Klinsmann urges China to free detained S.Korea player for Christmas
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called on the Chinese government to release World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho in time for Christmas.
US actor Jamie Foxx, Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose accused of sexual assault
US actor Jamie Foxx and Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose were each accused of sexual assault Wednesday, part of a flurry of suits filed in New York before a statue of limitations deadline.
In Gaza, dozens of unidentified bodies buried in 'mass grave'
The bodies of dozens of unidentified people were buried on Wednesday in a mass grave at a cemetery in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
Car blast shuts down US-Canada border crossing
US terrorism investigators deployed Wednesday after a car erupted into a fireball at a US-Canada checkpoint, triggering border closures on one of the busiest travel days in the American holiday calendar
Venezuela accuses Peru of 'kidnapping' football team in post-match spat
Venezuela on Wednesday accused the Peruvian government of "kidnapping" its national football team, accusing Lima of refusing to allow the team's aircraft to refuel after a 1-1 draw between the two teams in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose accused of sexual assault: filing
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1989, according to a court filing seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Pistorius lawyer eyes 'immediate release' if parole granted
Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius said on Wednesday they hope the former South African Paralympic champion who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend a decade ago will be released immediately if granted parole later this week.
The fallen kings of crypto
Binance boss Changpeng Zhao has become the most powerful cryptocurrency figure to fall in a two-year period chaotic even by the standards of the notoriously volatile industry.
Deal deluge: Black Friday kicks off US holiday shopping season
Once again, US retailers are gearing up for "Black Friday," the annual shopping extravaganza that kicks off the holiday gift-giving season with price discounts and chaotic crowds.
Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case, CEO resigns
Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to US money laundering charges, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay over $4 billion in penalties.
Far-right fans controversy after French teen killed at village party
The killing of a teenager by unknown attackers during a village dance party has sparked shock and political controversy in France, with the far-right on Tuesday branding the assault as anti-white racism.
More than 200 mobsters get over 2,000 years in historic Italian mafia trial
An Italian court on Monday convicted more than 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Hundreds get hard time in historic Italian mafia trial
An Italian court on Monday convicted more than 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Hundreds found guilty in historic Italian mafia trial
An Italian court on Monday convicted and sentenced around 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Indian rescuers to dig new shaft for 41 men trapped for 9 days
Indian rescuers were battling Monday to free 41 men trapped in a road tunnel for nine days, as they prepared to dig an entirely new shaft after previous efforts failed.
'City of jinn': magical myths haunt ancient Omani oasis
Deep in Oman's parched interior, the ancient oasis town of Bahla abounds with myths of camel-eating, fire-mouthed hyenas and men turning into donkeys -- a reputation for magic and mystery that persists to this day.
Shakira in the dock in Spanish tax fraud case
Colombian superstar Shakira goes on trial in Barcelona on Monday in a tax fraud case, with Spanish prosecutors seeking a jail term of over eight years for the Grammy-winning singer.
Hundreds face sentencing in historic Italian mafia trial
Hundreds of alleged mobsters will be sentenced Monday by an Italian court, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.
Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Brazil have claimed at least six lives over the past week, authorities said Sunday.
Heavy rain in Kenya affects tens of thousands, disrupts cargo
Kenya on Sunday said tens of thousands of people across the country had been impacted by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides that had also interrupted cargo services at Mombasa port.
Record for world's priciest bottle of whisky smashed at London auction
A bottle of The Macallan 1926, described by Sotheby's auction house as the "most valuable whisky in the world", on Saturday went under the hammer for a record £2.1 million.
Iceland PM says no country more prepared for volcano threat
No other country than Iceland is better prepared for volcanos and other natural disasters, its prime minister said Saturday, as authorities brace for a potential lava eruption southwest of the capital Reykjavik.
Singer Cassie, Sean Combs settle lawsuit alleging rape: US media
Singer Cassie and rap mogul Sean Combs have reached a settlement "amicably" a day after she filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape and physical abuse, US media reported late Friday.
India tunnel rescue efforts paused over fears of cave-in
Indian rescuers said Saturday they had paused efforts to reach 40 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel after a cracking sound created a "panic situation" over the possibility of a further cave-in.
Long and wine-ing road: Alsace celebrates its 'Route des vins'
The big problem with the famously picturesque Alsace Wine Route in eastern France, said Jean-Louis Meyer as he put down his glass of white wine, is that there are so many vineyards where you can stop for a tasting.
French senator accused of spiking MP's drink charged
A French senator was charged Friday on suspicion of drugging a lower-house MP with a view to assaulting her, his lawyer said, in a case that has rocked France's parliament.
Years of uncertainty ahead for Iceland volcano town
After a barrage of earthquakes that herald an impending volcanic eruption, some evacuated residents of the Icelandic town of Grindavik wonder if they will ever return.