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Fiji declares national HIV crisis
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US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
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Indonesia cash-for-photos scheme turns animal hunters into protectors
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Messi heads Inter Miami to Campeones Cup triumph
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India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
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AI looms large ahead of Xi, Trump summit
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Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as he prepares for South Africa Tests
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Harry set for UK public outings with security, royal status hazy
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UK-Sudanese author pens book to give children 'African history of Africa'
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NFL Chiefs' Kelce among investors bilked in Ponzi scheme
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Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital
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Guardian Metal Resources PLC Announces Audited Financial Results for the Year Ended 30 June 2026
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - September 17
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Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada association plan
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US House backs data center power cost bill amid midterm backlash
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Argentine judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
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US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
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Carrick takes the blame as troubled Man Utd suffer League Cup misery
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US Fed raises rates to tackle 'too high' inflation, irking Trump
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US stocks fall, dollar gains after Fed lifts interest rates
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Turkey releases 106 protesters, jails more LGBTQ activists
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Seahawks rule out Darnold for Sunday game at Arizona
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US Fed raises rates to tackle 'too high' inflation in move sure to rile Trump
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Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism
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England were 'waiting for death' in World Cup semi-final defeat: Tuchel
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Improving Atletico cruise to comfortable win over Osasuna
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Air India will buy 250 Airbus planes in a deal aimed at transforming the former national carrier, it said Tuesday, after decades as a monumental burden on the public purse.
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The London stock market struck a record peak close to 8,000 points Tuesday on a wave of European optimism before vital US inflation data.
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Florists with wilting bouquets of red roses and street vendors clutching unsold balloons were heartbroken in the Afghan capital on Tuesday after the Taliban's morality police banned Valentine's Day celebrations.
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Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, mostly Germany, UK
US automaker Ford said Tuesday it would cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, mostly in Britain and Germany, as competition in the electric car sector intensifies.
'Cautious' Ueda nominated next Bank of Japan governor
Economics professor Kazuo Ueda was nominated Tuesday as the Bank of Japan's next governor, tasked with navigating a way forward after a decade of extraordinary monetary easing.
Asian markets mixed in nervous trade ahead of US inflation data
Asian equities were mixed Tuesday as investors geared up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day.
Spain struggles to curb the scourge of femicide
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Rising rents, a gasoline price rebound and vehicle costs helped keep US inflation elevated in January, analysts say, amid signs that policymakers have some way to go in bringing prices down.
Iranian President Raisi begins visit to China
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day visit, flanked by a large delegation including his central bank chief and ministers for trade, the economy and oil.
Andrew Tate arrest casts light on Romania's sexcam boom
The arrest of controversial online influencer Andrew Tate for alleged rape and human trafficking in Romania has shone a spotlight on the country's burgeoning sexcam industry.
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis take to California roads
The Amazon subsidiary Zoox on Monday said its self-driving vehicles with no manual controls took to California public roads over the weekend, calling it a major breakthrough for the robotaxi industry.
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed geopolitics
Beyond Ukraine's borders, Russia's invasion of its neighbour has upended parts of the world order, including the forming of new blocs not seen since the Cold War.
Bank of Japan's 'bazooka' chief Kuroda's record tenure
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda is stepping down after a 10-year tenure defined by his signature "bazooka" of easy money policies, designed to reboot the country's moribund economy.
Kazuo Ueda nominated next Bank of Japan governor
Economics professor Kazuo Ueda was nominated Tuesday as the Bank of Japan's next governor, tasked with navigating a way forward after a decade of extraordinary monetary easing.
Iran's President Raisi begins visit to China
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in China on Tuesday to begin a three-day visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and consolidating relations between the two countries.
Japan GDP rebounds less than expected in fourth quarter
Japan's economy expanded just 0.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022, a smaller rebound than expected despite the long-awaited reopening of the country to tourists, government data showed Tuesday.
Data analytics firm Palantir posts quarterly profit
Secretive data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies on Monday announced its first profitable quarter since the US company was founded nearly 20 years ago.
US teen girls engulfed by 'sadness, violence, trauma': report
US health authorities sounded the alarm Monday about a mental health crisis among American high school students, particularly teenage girls suffering from sadness, violence and trauma.
Portugal's Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 5,000 minors: inquiry
Catholic clergy in Portugal have abused nearly 5,000 children since 1950, an independent commission said on Monday after hearing hundreds of victims' accounts.
'Are we going to die?': Trauma haunts Turkish kids after quake
Serkan Tatoglu is haunted by the question his six-year-old keeps asking since their house collapsed in last week's earthquake in Turkey.
European, US stocks rise on hopes of inflation slowdown
European and US stock markets rose Monday as investors set aside Asian losses and focused on expectations of slowing inflation in Britain and the United States, dealers said.
China accuses US of sending balloons into its airspace
China on Monday accused the United States of flying balloons over its territory, hitting back against Washington's claims that Beijing has been operating a fleet of surveillance aircraft around the world.
Rising panic over blocked imports in crisis-hit Pakistan
Pakistan business chiefs are clamouring for the cash-strapped government to allow manufacturing materials stuck at the key port of Karachi into the country, warning that a failure to lift a ban on imports will leave millions jobless.
European equities rise on hopes of inflation slowdown
European stock markets rose Monday as investors set aside Asian losses and forecast easing inflation in Britain and the United States, dealers said.
EU lifts growth forecast as eurozone skirts recession
Europe's economy will grow more than previously forecast this year as it avoids a winter recession, with inflation expected to ease as gas prices have fallen, the European Commission said Monday.
EU raises eurozone 2023 forecast as recession skirted
The eurozone economy will grow more than previously forecast in 2023 as the energy crisis eases and the single currency area "narrowly" avoids recession this winter, the European Commission said Monday.
Asian markets take fresh hit on rate hike worries
Asian equities fell again Monday on growing expectations that US interest rates will go much higher and for longer than previously thought.
Berlin film fest promises starry nights, meaty fare
The Berlin film festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase of the year, opens on Thursday with a focus on the fight for freedom in Ukraine and Iran and the starriest line-up since the pandemic.
Singapore maintains 2023 GDP growth forecast, spurred by China reopening
Singapore said Monday it will stick to its economic growth forecast for 2023 despite the slowdown last year, encouraged by China's rapid reopening after years of crushing zero-Covid policies.
On climate, most corporations more talk than action
The world's biggest and richest companies are failing to deliver on their climate pledges, according to an in-depth analysis released Monday that calls on governments to crack down on corporate greenwashing.