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Spanish soldier dies in Aragon wildfire
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Duplantis masterclass for fourth Euro pole vault title
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PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy
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Records for Asher-Smith, Hunt as Britain win 4x100m mixed relay
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Rybakina, Andreeva race into Cincinnati third round
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Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri
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Amy Hunt bags fourth Euro gold as Britain win 4x100m mixed relay
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Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola
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Spanish soldier dies in Aragon wildfire: regional leader
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Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine
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Belgium's Pocognoli appointed new Scotland manager
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Lula and Bolsonaro court women voters as Brazil election campaign kicks off
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Marchand storms to second gold of European championships
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Belgium races to tame huge wildfire creeping towards Germany
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Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan
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Two dead, hundreds evacuated from fires on island near Athens
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Villarreal battle back to earn draw at promoted Racing
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Real Madrid crush Schalke in friendly as Diomande debuts
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Odegaard says Arsenal 'want to win everything' after Community Shield success
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Calls for UK inquiry into 'hounding' of ex-Cambridge academic
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Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass
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Strikes kill 16 in Russia and Ukraine
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Southampton mocked over Spygate during Watford defeat
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Marchand tries for European swim gold in unfamiliar event
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Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan
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India's Padikkal steals the show with 167 in first Sri Lanka Test
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Farmers, helicopters help battle record Belgian wildfire
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Hollywood duo underline Premier League ambition for Wrexham
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Air support kicks in as record Belgian wildfire jumps in size
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India's Padikkal makes 167 in first Sri Lanka Test
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Firefighters battle second day of blaze on Greek island
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Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island
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Strikes kill 12 in Russia and Ukraine
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Petros, Vainio set new championship records to win Euro marathons
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India's Sindhu backs monkey measures as badminton worlds set to open
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Hurricane Lala brushes past Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain
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Mass drone attack on Moscow as Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine
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'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
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Djokovic feels the heat in Cincinnati defeat, Zverev wins all-nighter
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Rain holds up India on day two of Sri Lanka Test
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Pallister stuns Ledecky in Pan Pacs 800m free as two world records carry Douglass to gold
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The Ukrainian social media channels tracking Russian missiles
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Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia
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Disney offers fans an escapist bubble at D23 event
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UK's media-savvy PM Burnham shifts messaging to TikTok, podcasts
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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake
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Gay badminton star Gilmour urges progress on LGBTQ rights in Asia
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Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic, halving travel time
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Pallister takes down Ledecky in Pan Pacs 800m freestyle
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A labor group seeking to unionize Amazon workers in Alabama accused the retail giant Tuesday of "unfair labor practices" over its comportment during the vote.
Colombia's Duque blasts 'heinous' pro-abortion ruling
Colombia's president on Tuesday described as "heinous" a Constitutional Court ruling decriminalizing abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, a move he said bypassed Congress and a deeply Catholic population.
Oil nears $100 but European stocks rebound on tepid sanctions
Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine.
US home prices saw biggest jump in 34 years in 2021
US home prices in 2021 saw their biggest increase in at least 34 years, according to data released Tuesday, as buyers spent the year snapping up homes and builders struggled to keep up.
US consumer confidence falls as expectations grow tepid
US consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in February, a survey said Tuesday, as Americans' feelings about the economy's present and future health cooled.
Volkswagen eyes separate stock market listing for Porsche
German auto giant Volkswagen on Tuesday said it was drawing up plans to list its luxury brand Porsche as it looks to raise the funds for its move to electric vehicles.
Mining firms targeting Brazil indigenous lands: report
Major mining companies are seeking to expand to currently protected indigenous lands in the Amazon rainforest, bolstered by billions of dollars in financing from international banks and investment firms, a report found Tuesday.
US women's soccer reaches landmark $24 mn settlement in equal pay dispute
The US national women's team has won a $24 million payout and a promise of equal pay going forward in a landmark settlement with US Soccer, the two sides announced Tuesday in a joint statement.
Gas prices 'in God's hands', producers warn as Ukraine crisis sparks surge
Major gas exporting nations said Tuesday they could not guarantee prices or supplies at a summit overshadowed by the worsening Ukraine crisis which has pushed costs to record highs in Europe.
HSBC announces $1 bn share buyback as annual profits double
HSBC on Tuesday announced bumper 2021 profits and plans to repurchase shares worth up to $1.0 billion as the Asia-focused bank continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and major restructuring.
Oil nears $100 as West prepares Russian sanctions
Oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel Tuesday as major crude producer Russia prepared to send troops into two breakaway regions of Ukraine, sparking Western nations to ready economic sanctions against Moscow.
Only nine percent of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD
Less than 10 percent of the plastic used across the world is recycled, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for "coordinated and global solutions" ahead of expected talks on an international treaty on the issue.
Gas exporters working for 'reliable' supplies as Ukraine crisis worsens
Qatar's emir said major gas exporting nations were working to ensure "credible and reliable" supplies as he hosted a forum overshadowed by the worsening crisis in Ukraine on Tuesday.
Women workers must cover up 'even with a blanket', say Afghan Taliban
Women working in Afghan government departments must cover up -- even with a blanket if necessary -- or they may lose their jobs, the Taliban's religious police said Tuesday.
No full recovery until 2024, says Dubai airports chief
Passenger traffic at Dubai international airport, the world's busiest, will not recover to pre-Covid levels before 2024, its CEO told AFP on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka inflation hits record high as crisis worsens
Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record high for the fourth consecutive month, official data showed Tuesday as an economic crisis driven by a crippling foreign exchange shortage worsens.
HSBC announces $1 bn share buyback as 2021 profits double
HSBC on Tuesday announced bumper 2021 profits and plans to repurchase shares worth up to $1.0 billion as the Asia-focused bank continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and major restructuring.
Colombia decriminalizes abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy: court
Colombia's high court on Monday decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, a landmark ruling for the majority-Catholic country, one of only a few in Latin America that currently allows the procedure.
Chile museum to return Easter Island 'head'
Chile's National Museum of Natural History said Monday it will return to Easter Island an enormous stone statue taken from the Rapa Nui people and brought to the mainland 150 years ago.
Trump's new social media app has rocky rollout
Donald Trump's new social media app has started its gradual rollout but thousands of would-be users encountered glitches or found themselves placed on a waitlist Monday due to what the app called "massive demand."
Kuwait Airways raises Airbus order to 31 jets in $6 bn deal
Kuwait Airways announced Monday an expanded $6 billion deal with Airbus for 31 planes, restructuring an agreement reached in 2014.
Stocks retreat as Russia downplays hopes of Biden-Putin summit
Stock markets mostly fell Monday as the Kremlin warned there were no firm plans for a summit between US President Joe Biden and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to avert a possible Moscow invasion of Ukraine.
Hiker's death revives hunting debate in French presidential fight
The accidental killing of a hiker by a teenage hunter in central France has rekindled debate among the country's presidential hopefuls over a divisive tradition that critics say needs more strict regulation.
Investigation claims Credit Suisse handled dirty money
Credit Suisse handled billions of dollars in dirty money for decades, an international media investigation based on a massive data leak claimed on Sunday, in the latest setback for Switzerland's second-largest bank.
'Suisse Secrets' investigation targets Credit Suisse bank
Credit Suisse bank, still reeling from losing billions of dollars last year, faced a fresh challenge Sunday: allegations from an international investigation that it had handled dirty money for decades.
'Swissleaks' investigation targets Credit Suisse bank
Credit Suisse bank, still reeling from losing billions of dollars last year, faced a fresh challenge Sunday: allegations from an international investigation that it had handled dirty money for decades.
'Uncharted' leaps to top of N.America box office
New Sony adventure film "Uncharted" jumped to the top of the North American box office this weekend in the year's biggest opening so far, industry watchers reported Sunday.
Ethiopia starts generating power at Nile mega-dam
Ethiopia began generating electricity from its mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone in the controversial multi-billion dollar project.
Luxury sector undaunted by Covid, soaring inflation
The pandemic and soaring inflation have done nothing to take the shine off luxury brands, from Louis Vuitton to Gucci and Cartier, as the sector hiked prices to notch up stellar profits.