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Hantavirus outbreak should formally end on July 2: WHO
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Britain's Draper continues promising start under Andy Murray
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Hong Kong arrests two for allegedly selling 'seditious' material
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Laporte wary of Uruguay will to avoid World Cup exit against Spain
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US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
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Major Nigeria police reform edges forward with senate approval
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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO
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Trump consolidates rightward shift in Latin America
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Judge asks why Kennedy Center covering facade after Trump's name removed
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Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
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Germany sinks troubled warship project in blow to naval ambitions
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Left-wing candidate concedes tight Colombia election
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US health deals cause trouble for Kenya govt
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Stocks rebound after tech rout, Brent falls below $75
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Socialism with a twist or crony capitalism? Cuban reforms spark debate
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Berlin unveils monument to Jehovah's Witnesses murdered by Nazis
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'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
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'Fingerprints' of black hole's event horizon detected for first time
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Spurs sign Dubravka as goalkeeper cover
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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
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Stocks steady after tech rout, Brent falls below $75
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'You have to work': Riders brave Rome heat for survival
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise for curfew breach
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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
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England captain Stokes 'man enough' to apologise after curfew breach
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'GTA VI' preorders mark first test for biggest game of 2026
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German naval ambitions suffer setback as warship order axed
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Stocks rebound after tech rout, oil prices drop
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London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones
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Australia spy chief warns of Iran terror threat
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Europe swelters under record-breaking heatwave
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Heatwave-hit Europe must adapt healthcare: WHO
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Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'
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Euclid telescope snaps best photo yet of Milky Way's heart
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S.Korea chip giant SK hynix seeks $29 bn in Nasdaq listing: regulatory filing
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French-German tank maker KNDS fires starting gun on mega-IPO
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'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?
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Right-winger Fujimori poised to win Peru president runoff
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H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
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Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
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Back in stork: returning birds bring joy to Croatian village
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Necessity drives gold miners in DR Congo's Ebola epicentre
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China premier urges AI governance to avoid 'losing control'
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Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial
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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
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Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions
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The EU on Wednesday unveiled a long-awaited proposed reform of legislation governing pharmaceutical drugs to make them cheaper, prevent shortages and boost new antibiotic production.
Major stock markets mostly retreat as recession fears reignite
Major stock markets mostly slid and the dollar faltered Wednesday, fuelled by concerns for the banking sector and broader fears of global recession this year.
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Every morning and evening -- and for several hours in between -- tens of millions of Indians sit idle on gridlocked highways and hang from the sides of packed passenger trains in what is becoming the world's most populous nation.
Hard landing: Japan firm fails in historic Moon bid
Japanese start-up ispace conceded Wednesday its ambitious attempt to become the first company to land on the Moon had ended in failure, but pledged to move ahead with new missions.
Harris pushes abortion as key issue in 2024 US campaign
The same day US President Joe Biden announced his re-election bid, his vice president put forth abortion as a key issue in their 2024 campaign.
EU to revamp budget rules to spur growth
The EU will unveil an overhaul of its fiscal rules on Wednesday, a long-awaited reform that has bitterly divided member states over how to encourage investment while strengthening scrutiny of government spending.
'Infernal': Fuel crisis driving Cubans round the bend
The streets of Havana are quieter than usual -- many of the rattling old cars the city is known for stand idle amid Cuba's worst fuel shortage in years.
Tiffany to reopen NYC flagship under French management
The tarpaulins and scaffolding that obscured the facade of Tiffany and Co's flagship New York jewelry store for years have finally come down ahead of its re-opening this week.
UK children receiving food aid spikes to over one million: charity
More than a million children in the UK received food aid in the past 12 months, an increase of 300,000 from a year earlier, as the country battles a cost of living crisis, latest figures showed Wednesday.
Japan firm fails in bid for historic Moon landing
Japanese start-up ispace conceded Wednesday its attempt to become the first company to land on the Moon had ended in failure, but pledged to move ahead with new missions.
Google, Microsoft top expectations as AI rivalry heats up
Google parent company Alphabet beat market expectations in the first quarter of 2023 with a net profit of $15 billion, the company said on Tuesday, in a sign that the search engine behemoth is regaining its footing.
Cannes festival nominee dismisses controversy over under-age sex scene
French director Catherine Corsini dismissed claims about on-set harassment and the presence of a child in a sex scene on Tuesday following criticism over her inclusion in the Cannes Film Festival.
BAT to pay over $600 mn for violating NKorea sanctions
British American Tobacco has agreed to pay more than $600 million to settle charges it sold cigarette materials to North Korea for years in violation of US sanctions, the US Justice Department announced Tuesday.
Japan firm's pioneering Moon landing fails
A Japanese startup attempting the first private landing on the Moon said Wednesday it had lost communication with its spacecraft and assumed the lunar mission had failed.
Bitter battle: S.Africa slams 'unfair' EU citrus trade rule
President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the EU Tuesday for restrictions on citrus exports from South Africa to prevent the importation of non-indigenous moths which stranded tonnes of fruit at sea when introduced last year.
Mattel unveils Barbie doll with Down syndrome
US toy manufacturer Mattel unveiled a new Barbie doll Tuesday representing a person with Down syndrome, as it seeks to allow more children to see themselves in the popular figure.
US new home sales rise in March to highest level in a year
New home sales in the United States defied expectations to hit a one-year high in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, as a lack of existing homes bolstered demand in the market for new properties.
US new home sales rise more than expected in March
New home sales in the United States grew more than anticipated in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, as a lack of existing homes continued bolstering demand in the market for new properties.
Dollar up as Biden confirms re-election bid
The dollar was largely higher Tuesday as Joe Biden confirmed his bid to win re-election as US president next year.
General Motors lifts 2023 forecast after strong Q1 results
General Motors raised key 2023 profit projections Tuesday following a solid first quarter in which strong results in North America compensated for declines in other regions.
Santander profits up despite windfall tax on banks
Spanish banking giant Santander saw its first quarter net profits rise thanks to strong business activity that offset a windfall tax imposed by Spain's leftwing government, results showed Tuesday.
Hong Kong shares drop sharply on major losses in Chinese firms
Hong Kong shares fell sharply on Tuesday on the back of major losses in Chinese firms, as a lack of clear direction ahead of key announcements this week presented a challenge for global investors.
Nestle sales grow on back of price increases
Swiss food group Nestle on Tuesday reported better-than-expected sales in the first three months of the year, helped by price increases to offset inflation and demand for its staple products.
UBS hopes to complete Credit Suisse takeover before July
UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse in the second quarter, as the bank posted an underwhelming first quarter net profit of $1.0 billion.
Good vibrations: Thai party makes sex toy election pledge
A conservative Thai political party is seeking to woo voters ahead of next month's general election with a pledge to legalise sex toys, pointing to the fiscal -- and frisky -- benefits.
UBS posts $1.0 bn Q1 net profit, Credit Suisse takeover completion set for Q2
UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse in the second quarter, as the bank posted an underwhelming first quarter net profit of $1.0 billion.
Asian stocks mostly down after mixed session on Wall Street
Asian stocks were mostly down on Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, with investors still casting about for direction at the start of a week of major announcements.
Investors look for strength in UBS results
UBS is expected to post solid first quarter results Tuesday, with all eyes on whether the bank is strong enough to carry through its forced alliance with stricken rival Credit Suisse.
Netflix to invest $2.5 bn in South Korean content
Netflix will invest $2.5 billion in South Korean content over the next four years, the streaming giant's CEO Ted Sarandos announced after meeting with the country's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington.
Canadians flock to food banks as grocery prices soar
Hundreds of thousands of people stream in each month to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto, its chief executive says, as galloping inflation continues to squeeze Canadians' grocery budgets.
Brazil Indigenous leader awarded for fight against mining
Alessandra Korap Munduruku first turned to activism as she watched advancing agriculture devastate her Indigenous territory in Brazil, but it was her battle to drive out mining giant Anglo American that landed her in the spotlight.