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Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash
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Co-hosts Canada beat South Africa to reach World Cup last 16 as knockouts begin
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Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon
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Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
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Moriyasu praises 'united' Japan on eve of Brazil World Cup clash
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Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
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Looting, theft in Venezuela's earthquake zone add to tragedy
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Perry stars as Australia knock India out of World Cup
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,450, time running out to find survivors
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Stokes 'content' after extraordinary England exit
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West Indies beat Sri Lanka in first Test
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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
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Asia's World Cup falls apart with just two teams remaining
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Stokes announces shock England exit as New Zealand eye series win
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Bromell upsets Lyles, Duplantis shines at Paris Diamond League
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CAF president Motsepe hails African World Cup successes
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Man Utd reveal Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat
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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit
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Stokes out for 30 in final Test innings after shock England retirement
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Venezuela quakes kill 1,400, time running out to find survivors
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Wolff praises 'cold-blooded' Russell, enjoys Antonelli enthusiasm at Austrian GP
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Hamilton laments lack of power and poor tyre performance
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Stokes announces shock England exit as Mitchell bats New Zealand into commanding lead
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Goals galore at record-breaking World Cup
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Russell overcomes 'tricky run of form' to revive title bid
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Augusta Tops Best Gold IRA Companies List By Gold Advisor
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Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise
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They support Argentina at the World Cup, but are not Argentine
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Raducanu hopes to feature at Wimbledon despite injury woe
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Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route
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Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix
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Serena blasts drug test rules ahead of Wimbledon return
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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket
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Ogier wins Acropolis Rally to close in on Evans
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South Africa maintain World Cup semi-final hopes with nervy win over Bangladesh
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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit
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Japan's Ogura wins maiden MotoGP as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen
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Bergs wins Eastbourne final to clinch first ATP title
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Ravindra and Mitchell strengthen New Zealand's grip on England decider
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Iran warns challenge to Hormuz routes will spike Middle East tensions
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BIS warns 'pressure points' putting global economy at risk
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From rubble to music: Gaza's Oud repairman
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Ntamack aims to bring Toulouse Top 14 win 'energy' to Nations Championship campaign
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Cycling industry bets on smart bikes to boost sales
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'High-strung' camels race in Australian outback
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In Idaho, the next generation of US nuclear reactors nears reality
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Algeria and Austria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller
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Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows
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DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild World Cup group stage wraps
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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
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Khaki nation: Ukraine dresses for war
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As US waits final vote outcome, Biden touts Democratic success
Americans impatiently awaited the final outcome of the US midterm elections on Thursday, as President Joe Biden celebrated what he said was his party's success in fending off a Republican "red wave."
UK PM Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin at British-Irish summit
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin, with renewed focus on talks to end a dispute over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland.
Ukraine cautious as Russia orders troops out of Kherson
Kyiv has reacted sceptically to Russia announcing its retreat from the southern city of Kherson, urging continued resistance until Ukraine liberates all of its occupied cities.
Taliban ban women from parks and funfairs in Afghan capital
The Taliban have banned Afghan women from entering the capital's public parks and funfairs, just months after ordering access to be segregated by gender.
Defiant Xi re-emerges on global stage, prepares for US competition
Fresh from securing a historic third term as China's top leader, President Xi Jinping is poised for a triumphant re-entry to the world stage at a pivotal G20 summit next week.
Over 100,000 Russian troops killed, wounded in Ukraine: top US general
More than 100,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded in Ukraine, with Kyiv's forces likely suffering similar casualties, top US General Mark Milley said Wednesday.
Putin will not go to G20 summit in Bali
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 leaders' summit on the Indonesian resort island of Bali next week, Moscow's embassy in Indonesia told AFP on Thursday.
Bao Tong, Chinese ex-official turned dissident, dead at 90
Chinese dissident Bao Tong, a top Communist Party official imprisoned in the wake of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests who became a vocal critic of Beijing, has died at 90 years old, his son said on Twitter.
Biden hails 'good day for democracy' as Republicans fall short
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed a "good day for democracy" after a surprisingly strong performance in midterm elections, with Republicans inching toward a slim majority in only one chamber of Congress.
Biden says Musk's foreign ties 'worthy' of scrutiny
US President Joe Biden Wednesday said that Elon Musk's ties with foreign countries were "worthy" of scrutiny, amid questions over the Saudi acquisition of a stake in Twitter as part of the tycoon's blockbuster takeover.
Biden seeks to gauge US, China 'red lines' with Xi
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would ask Chinese President Xi Jinping about his "red lines" to reduce the potential for conflict after soaring tensions on Taiwan when they gather next week in Bali.
Abortion rights activists score major wins in US elections
Abortion advocates claimed victory Wednesday after US voters sided with protecting access to the procedure in several ballot initiatives, in a rebuke of the Supreme Court's June decision to overturn constitutional abortion rights.
Countries diverge on future climate finance at COP27
High-level talks on scaling up finance for developing countries to green their economies and prepare for global warming impacts began Wednesday at the COP27 climate conference with negotiators differing on the funding's size and providers.
Biden hails 'good day for democracy' as Republican wave flounders
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed a "good day for democracy" after a surprisingly strong performance in midterm elections with Republicans inching toward a slim majority in only one chamber of Congress.
For Biden foreign policy, election an irritant but not impediment
Republican gains in Congress will bring headaches to President Joe Biden as he shepherds aid to Ukraine and on climate, but with midterm election results unexpectedly close, Biden will still be firmly in command on the world stage.
DR Congo military, rebels resume fighting: residents
Fighting resumed Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the military and armed group M23, residents told AFP, a day after many people fled rebel-held territory being bombarded by military jets.
US launches green transition scheme for global south
The United States launched Wednesday a partnership with private funds aimed at supporting the transition to renewable energy in developing nations, based on a carbon credit system criticised by climate activists.
Russia orders troops out of Kherson in major reversal
Russia ordered its troops to withdraw from the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine on Wednesday in a further major blow to its campaign amid a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Voters back abortion rights in US state referendums
Abortion rights advocates claimed victory Wednesday after US voters sided with protecting access to the procedure in several ballot initiatives, in a rebuke of the Supreme Court's June decision to overturn nationwide access.
Ukraine has 'strong bipartisan' US support: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday denied the Republicans' advance in US midterm elections would undermine Western military backing for Ukraine.
France, Italy wrangle over migrant rescue ship
Tensions mounted between France and Italy on Wednesday over the fate of an NGO ship carrying 234 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, with Paris calling the refusal by Italian authorities to let the vessel dock "unacceptable."
Iran calls for Ukraine talks as it hosts Russian security chief
Iran's top security official Ali Shamkhani called for dialogue to end the war in Ukraine during a meeting Wednesday in Tehran with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev.
Republicans make gains in US midterms but no 'red wave'
Republicans appeared poised on Wednesday to carve out a slim majority in the US House of Representatives but their hopes of a "red wave" in midterm elections were dashed as President Joe Biden's Democrats defied expectations.
S.African court greenlights Amazon's new Africa HQ
Campaigners on Wednesday slammed a South African court ruling to allow construction to go ahead on Amazon's new African headquarters, dealing a blow to indigenous groups who say the development will desecrate ancestral land.
Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under Sunak
After years of public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, Britain and France are looking to reset their relations under new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Macron ends France's Africa mission, ponders new strategy
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in Africa after over a decade, saying a new strategy would be worked out with African partners.
Man held after eggs lobbed at King Charles
King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla narrowly avoided being hit with eggs thrown at them during a visit to northern England on Wednesday, leading to one arrest.
Germany blocks sale of two chipmakers to China
Germany on Wednesday blocked the sale of two chipmakers to Chinese investors because of a potential threat to security.
King Charles narrowly avoids being hit by eggs
King Charles III and his wife Queen Consort Camilla narrowly avoided being hit with eggs thrown at them during a visit to northern England on Wednesday, British media footage showed.