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New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
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Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism
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Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
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Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
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Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
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'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
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Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
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Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured
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Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
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4 Hacks for Yearlong Savings on Your Kids' Wardrobes
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Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs
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Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
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Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury
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Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
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Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins
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Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite new election defeats
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Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
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Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes
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Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
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Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level
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US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
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Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title
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Germany's far-right AfD celebrates another state election win
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France's Macron, Canada's Carney announce closer ties
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Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
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Carrick defends troubled Man Utd after Fulham escape
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Spaun late shows snatches PGA Championship win
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Horror movie 'Resident Evil' tops N. American box office
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Conceicao strikes as Juventus beat Atalanta
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Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite new vote losses
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Britain, Zverev-inspired Germany, Spain complete Davis Cup finals
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
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Man Utd salvage Fulham draw as pressure mounts on Carrick
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Mourinho blames ref committee for Real Madrid derby defeat
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Spanish civil war drama 'The Black Ball' wins at Toronto festival
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Maresca craves a 1-0 win after eight-goal Man City thriller
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Germany's Merz shaken by far-right and far-left gains in state votes
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Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
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Macron welcomes Canada's Carney to French Atlantic territory
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Reusser retains world time-trial title
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Fiorentina frustrate Napoli with Serie A draw, Como upset
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Liverpool win at Bournemouth
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Five-star Man City top Premier League after Sunderland thriller
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Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections
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Erdogan's LGBTQ crackdown 'first step of election campaign': activist
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Mass drone barrage on Moscow kills two
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The United States is set to release key data on economic growth Thursday and global investors are watching closely as the world's largest economy flirts with recession -- while President Joe Biden walks a political tightrope.
No slowdown yet: US import deluge tests supply chain
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Easy targets: Drug mules fill women's jails in Hong Kong
Zoila Lecarnaque Saavedra sealed her fate when she agreed to transport a package from Peru to Hong Kong -- a decision that landed her more than eight years in prison.
Asian markets track post-Fed surge on Wall St, but caution urged
Asian markets rose Thursday following a surge on Wall Street fuelled by hopes that the Federal Reserve could slow its pace of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes.
Samsung Electronics says operating profits up 12.18 percent in Q2
South Korean chip powerhouse Samsung Electronics said Thursday that second-quarter operating profits were up 12.18 percent, with record profits in its system semiconductor division despite global supply chain woes.
Pope Francis denounces 'ideological colonization' on Canada visit
Pope Francis decried "ideological colonization" Wednesday and renewed his apology to Indigenous peoples for decades of abuse in a speech to Canada's top officials, who invited him to take further action leading to "real reconciliation."
Ford profits rise on strong Q2 sales, pricing
Ford shares zoomed higher Wednesday as the US auto giant reported increased second-quarter profits on a surge in auto sales that more than offset the hit from higher costs.
US stocks rally, dollar retreats as Fed hikes interest rates again
Wall Street stocks rallied and the dollar retreated Wednesday as the Federal Reserve again proceeded with a large interest rate hike, maintaining its forceful stance to combat inflation.
Alarm as Earth hits 'Overshoot Day' Thursday: NGOs
Mankind marks a dubious milestone Thursday, the day by which humanity has consumed all earth can sustainably produce for this year, with NGOS warning the rest of 2022 will be lived in resource deficit.
Spirit terminates Frontier deal, says in talks with JetBlue
After months of back-and-forth, Spirit Airlines announced Wednesday that it was breaking off a merger with Frontier Group, opening the door to a possible takeover by JetBlue.
Facebook's Meta reports first ever revenue drop
Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday reported that its quarterly revenue dropped year-over-year for the first time ever, as its profit plunged by more than a third.
US Senate passes bill to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing
The US Senate passed a bill on Wednesday to boost domestic production of semiconductors amid shortages of the microchips that power everything from smartphones to cars to weapons.
US regulators move to block Meta virtual reality app deal
US market regulators on Wednesday went to court to stop Meta from buying virtual reality fitness app maker Within, a potential blow to the tech giant's metaverse ambitions.
Fed attacks US inflation with another interest rate hike
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday again raised the benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point in its ongoing battle to tamp down raging price pressures that are squeezing American families.
Boeing sees progress on 787 but warns on supply chain
Boeing said Wednesday it is close to receiving regulatory approval to resume 787 jet deliveries, a move that could help reverse lackluster profits, but warned that its production ramp-up for the 737 MAX would be slowed by supply chain problems.
Fresh nationwide rail strikes hit UK
Around 40,000 British railway workers staged a walkout on Wednesday, a month after the largest strike in 30 years as the UK battles its worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.
McDonald's beefs up UK price for 99p cheeseburger
Stung by an across-the-board surge in inflation, McDonald's said Wednesday it was raising the UK price of its cheeseburger -- set at a lowly 99 pence ($1.19) for 14 years.
Boeing profit falls as CEO eyes resumption of 787 deliveries
Boeing reported a drop in second-quarter profits on Wednesday due to the continued travails of the 787, but the company said it was close to receiving regulatory approval to resume deliveries of the plane.
Military aircraft drive US goods orders higher in June
An eye-popping surge in new orders for US military aircraft in June drove a surprise increase in demand for big-ticket manufactured goods, according to government data released Wednesday.
Joint centre for Ukraine grain exports opens in Istanbul
Turkey on Wednesday formally opened a joint coordination centre for Ukrainian grain exports under a UN-backed deal aimed at resuming shipments for the first time since Russia's February invasion of its neighbour.
Boeing profit falls as 787 deliveries still halted
Boeing reported a drop in second-quarter profits Wednesday on the continued halt to deliveries of the 787, in results that missed analyst expectations.
Russian anger after EU court upholds ban on RT
The Kremlin vowed to further restrict Western media in Russia on Wednesday after the EU's top court upheld European sanctions that took Moscow's RT channel off-air around the continent.
Markets mixed as traders await US rate decision
Stock markets traded mixed and the dollar retreated Wednesday as attention switched to the Federal Reserve and the size of its upcoming interest rate hike.
Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years
Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond that is believed to be the largest found in 300 years, the Australian site operator announced Wednesday.
Bitter harvest: Malaysian palm oil farmers face labour crunch
Overripe palm oil fruits hang untouched in trees while others lie rotting scattered around a plantation, as Malaysian farmers reap the bitter harvest of a severe labour shortage.
Eye-popping: Saudi prince unveils mirrored skyscraper eco-city
A futuristic Saudi megacity is to feature two skyscrapers extending across a swathe of desert and mountain terrain, according to the latest disclosures on the project by the kingdom's de facto ruler.
Most Asian markets down as Fed prepares latest hike
Stocks fell Wednesday as recession fears returned to the forefront of traders' minds ahead of an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike later in the day.
Japan eSports players with disabilities shoot down stereotypes
Street Fighter player Shunya Hatakeyama has muscular dystrophy, so he uses his chin to launch devastating combos. He is not the only Japanese gamer proving that disability is no barrier in eSports.
Fed poised to attack inflation with another interest rate hike
The Federal Reserve is set to announce another big interest rate increase on Wednesday, the fourth this year, in its ongoing battle to tamp down price pressures that have been squeezing American families.
Tunisia approves new constitution in vote with low turnout
Tunisia has approved a new constitution granting unchecked powers to the office of President Kais Saied, the electoral board said, after a poorly attended referendum in which voters overwhelmingly backed the document.
Israel's Teva reaches potential $4.25 bn US opioid settlement
Israeli generic drug maker Teva has reached an agreement in principle to pay $4.25 billion over 13 years to settle a series of court cases over its role in the US opioid epidemic.
After the apology, the 'healing': Pope visits sacred lake in Canada
Pope Francis called for "healing" Tuesday as he joined a pilgrimage to a sacred lake in Canada, one day after making a landmark apology for the abuse of Indigenous children at Catholic-run schools.