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McIlroy says fast-running British Open fairways a 'double-edged sword'
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO
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Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India-Pakistan clash
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Tech stocks lead gains, oil prices rise
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German leader not opposed to Chinese taking over car plants
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Trump tells immigration agents to keep traffic stops despite killings
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Power restored across Cuba after third outage in two weeks
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Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham
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France in 'very worrying' drought: minister
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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
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Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
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Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs
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Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
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Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
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US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
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AI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML
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'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits
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France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
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Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
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China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
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AI ignites 'ignored sector' for Japan chipmaker Kioxia
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Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
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Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal
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Duped or spun with juju: how sex trade trafficks Nigerian women
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UK announces social media curfew for older teens
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France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final
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Italy court to rule in deadly bridge collapse case
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Gibraltar and Spain end border checks
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Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
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The death toll has risen to 15 people, including 11 children, after a man opened fire Monday at his former school in central Russia, authorities said.
US gives a new $457 mln for Ukraine law enforcement
The United States on Monday announced another $457.5 million for Ukrainian law enforcement, its latest funding to Kyiv in addition to billions for the military as it fights Russian invaders.
King Charles III's coronation organiser seeks to avoid driving ban
The British aristocrat who organised Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was on Monday to argue that he should avoid a mandatory driving ban as he needs his car to arrange King Charles III's coronation.
Russia school shooting leaves 13 dead, including children
The death toll has risen to 13 people, including seven children, after a man opened fire Monday at his former school in central Russia, authorities said.
Iran steps up arrests of activists, journalists
Iran is stepping up arrests of activists and journalists in a crackdown against civil society as anti-regime protests continue to rage nationwide, activists said on Monday.
Iran protests flare for 10th night as tensions grow with West
Tensions have grown between Iran and Western powers over the Islamic republic's lethal crackdown on 10 nights of protests driven by outrage over the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the morality police.
Cyclist Van der Poel pleads guilty to assault in Australia
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel pleaded guilty Monday to common assault after being arrested over an altercation with two teenage girls at a Sydney hotel, a court official said.
Six people killed in Philippine typhoon
The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year left at least six people dead, authorities said Monday, after heavy rain and fierce winds battered the country's most populous island.
Death toll from Venezuela floods rises to eight
The death toll from floods that swept away a group of people at a religious retreat in western Venezuela has risen to eight, authorities said on Sunday, as the search for two more missing people continued.
Petrol stations: running out of road?
A vintage pump in the Vietnamese hills; a Madrid petrol station topped with a giant sombrero; a multi-coloured futuristic fuel outlet in Dubai -– whatever its form the humble filling stop, emblem of our modern societies, would appear to be running out of road.
Hong Kong cardinal among activists on trial over protest fund
A 90-year-old Hong Kong cardinal will go on trial alongside four fellow democracy supporters on Monday over their role in running a fund to help defend people arrested in anti-government protests.
Huge fire destroys warehouse at giant Paris wholesale market
A major blaze swept through part of one of the world's biggest fresh produce markets on the outskirts of Paris on Sunday.
Canada counts damage after Fiona; Cuba and Florida brace for storm Ian
Parts of eastern Canada resembled a "war zone" Sunday after powerful storm Fiona swept houses into the sea and caused major power outages, as the Caribbean and Florida braced for intensifying Tropical Storm Ian.
Cubans voting on a landmark liberalization of family code
Cubans went to the polls Sunday to vote in a landmark referendum on whether to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, allow surrogate pregnancies and give greater rights to non-biological parents.
Super Typhoon Noru slams into the Philippines
Super Typhoon Noru slammed into the Philippines Sunday, battering the heavily populated main island of Luzon with strong winds and heavy rain that have forced hundreds of people to flee their homes.
Fishermen lament plunge in Scottish wild salmon catch
In the shimmering rapids of the River Spey that cuts through the Scottish Highlands, Ian Gordon casts his line with a languid swish and waits for a salmon to take the fly.
Super Typhoon Noru barrels towards Philippines
A super typhoon barrelled towards the Philippines Sunday and was on track to slam into the heavily populated main island of Luzon, forcing the evacuations of coastal towns, authorities said.
Cubans to vote in referendum on same-sex marriage
Cubans on Sunday will vote in a landmark referendum on whether to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, allow surrogate pregnancies and give greater rights to non-biological parents.
Storm Fiona slams eastern Canada, knocking out power and ripping off roofs
Powerful storm Fiona lashed into eastern Canada on Saturday, cutting power to thousands and washing houses into the sea as it pummeled the area with fierce winds and rains "like nothing we've ever seen," police said.
Russians flee to Istanbul after mobilisation call
A stream of Russians flocking to Istanbul on Saturday expressed personal relief but concern for the safety of loved ones after the Kremlin announced a partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine.
Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands
In a makeshift changing room swathed with black fabric, South African Luke Andalis transforms into the burly Aratak, preparing to perform at Comic-Con Africa, the continent's largest pop culture, fantasy and gaming festival.
Death toll doubles in 'harrowing' Iran protest crackdown
The official death toll has nearly doubled to 35 in a crackdown by Iran's security forces on more than a week of protests that erupted after the death of a young woman in custody.
The bicycle making its way through Bogota's hellish traffic
Each morning, hundreds of cyclists ride through the socially disadvantaged neighborhood of Kennedy in southern Bogota.
Clashes erupt at Mexico protest over missing students
Protesters hurling rocks and homemade explosive devices clashed with security forces at a Mexican military base during a demonstration Friday over the disappearance of 43 students in 2014.
Iran protests flare anew hours after pro-government rallies
Protests flared in Iran for an eighth straight night Friday over the death of a young woman arrested by morality police, verified social media posts showed, hours after counter-demonstrations mobilised by authorities.
Nearly 2,000 Liverpool fans to sue UEFA over Champions League fiasco
More than 1,700 Liverpool fans who allege they were injured or suffered psychological trauma as a result of the crowd chaos at this year's Champions League final in Paris are to sue UEFA, lawyers said on Friday.
One dead, 19 missing as boat capsizes off Cambodia
One person died and 19 are missing at sea after a boat carrying Chinese nationals sank off the coast of Cambodia, an official said Friday.
Russia proxies hold breakaway polls in Ukraine
Voting on whether Russia should annex Kremlin-controlled regions of Ukraine opened Friday as the West denounced the referendum that has dramatically raised the stakes of Moscow's seven-month invasion.
PSG's Hamraoui denounces 'smear campaign' after assault
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Kheira Hamraoui on Friday slammed a "smear campaign" against her in the wake of a teammate's arrest over her brutal street assault, which has thrown her career into disarray.
Iran in new internet crackdown to thwart protesters
Iranian authorities have imposed tough and targeted restrictions on the use of the internet in a bid to impede protesters gathering and prevent images of crackdowns on their demonstrations reaching the outside world, observers say.
Why 'Monkey Island' creators returned to 1990s classic game
When Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman first let loose their swords, voodoo and pirates epic "The Secret of Monkey Island", it was sold on floppy disks and released for long-forgotten home PCs like the Amiga.
Chinese former senior security official faces life in prison for bribery
A Chinese former top security official faces life in prison after a court on Friday hit him with a suspended death sentence for bribery and other crimes, adding to a flurry of corruption verdicts in recent days.