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Antonelli storms to pole for US Grand Prix
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Apologetic Alvarez fires Atletico to win against Deportivo
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Alvarez fires Atletico to win against Deportivo
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Lens beat PFC in Ligue 1 matchday impacted by social unrest
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Japan's Nakai wins Grand Prix de France for second straight year
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Valkyries hit back against Dream to level WNBA Finals
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Ronaldinho to make comeback in Italian third tier
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'Fighting for our rights': Paris protesters determined to march on
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Israeli forces displace Hebron families after deadly attack
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Clashes break out in Paris, other French cities amid fresh protests
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Hamilton on top with Antonelli fourth in final practice at US Grand Prix
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Spurs seal rare win at Chelsea as Palmer sees red
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Beier late show sends Dortmund top of Bundesliga
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Nearly 1,000 arrested in French protests marred by 'elevated' violence: minister
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Police and protesters clash again at Albanian anti-government rally
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France extends detention of suspected racist shooter
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Arteta hails mentality as Arsenal go level with Man City
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Andrade and Nemour star as Biles cheers at world gymnastics champs
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Clashes break out in Paris, other cities amid fresh protests
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Nigeria's Tinubu defends record as economy bites ahead of election
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Bouthier kicks Vannes to first Top 14 win of season
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'Guiding star' Fuellkrug bags Bremen brace, Leipzig win
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Thousands rally for Lula and Bolsonaro on eve of tight Brazil vote
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Man City's perfect start ended by Aston Villa, Arsenal go joint-top
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Red-hot Fuellkrug bags Bremen brace, Leipzig win
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Arsenal sink Everton to join Man City at Premier League summit
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Thousands gather at new Albanian anti-government rally
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France protests: Latest developments
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French police fire tear gas during fresh protests
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French ice dancers Cizeron and Fournier make golden start to season
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Suspect detained after fire wrecks Hitler's mountain retreat
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Thousands protest crackdown on media in Turkey
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Alexander Skarsgard and his viral 'Wicker' transformation
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Brazil's Andrade returns to take vault gold at worlds
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Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists' arrests, media shutdowns
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Lula, Bolsonaro hold final rallies ahead of Brazil election
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Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start
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Ukraine has 'stable connection' to Starlink: govt
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Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch
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French protests kick off amid heavy security blanket
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US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds
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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees
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Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom
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UK police says 'claims' over Meghan Markle's dad not sent to other law enforcement
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Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election
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Top-ranked Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title
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Police fire tear gas as new French protests kick off
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Late India charge seals thrilling second T20 win over New Zealand
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Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off
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The US Treasury could start taking "extraordinary measures" Thursday to prevent a default on government debt, as Congress heads towards a high-stakes clash between Democrats and Republicans over raising the borrowing limit.
Iran impasse spells agony for families of 'hostages'
The scaling back of contacts between Iran and the West over the crackdown on the protest movement has intensified the anxiety and uncertainty of the families whose loved ones are held by the Islamic republic.
In Spain, Macron, Sanchez ink treaty cementing bilateral ties
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain's Pedro Sanchez inked a Franco-Spanish friendship treaty in Barcelona Thursday, as Paris seeks Madrid's support for its uncompromising stance in a brewing trade dispute with Washington.
Fire kills 15 at Armenian military barracks
A fire killed 15 servicemen and seriously injured three others in Armenia on Thursday after ripping through a military barracks overnight, the defence ministry said.
New election possible in N.Ireland if stalemate continues: UK
Fresh elections could be held in Northern Ireland if a deadline passes without the resumption of power-sharing government in Belfast, a senior British minister indicated on Thursday.
Kyiv ups pressure on West for weapons, Moscow warns 'dangerous'
Ukraine on Thursday intensified pressure on Western allies to provide heavier weapons and Leopard tanks to step up the fight against Russia ahead of a major donor meeting.
Swedish intel agent gets life for spying for Russia
A former Swedish intelligence official was handed a life sentence on Thursday for spying for Russia's military intelligence service between 2011 and 2021, and his brother jailed for 10 years.
German parliament recognises Yazidi 'genocide' in Iraq
Germany's lower house of parliament recognised on Thursday the 2014 massacre of Yazidis by Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq as a "genocide", and called for measures to assist the besieged minority.
Thunberg says Davos elite 'fuelling destruction of planet'
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg slammed business and political leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, saying it was "absurd" to listen to them while they fuelled "the destruction of the planet".
New leases to significantly expand UK offshore wind power
The UK on Thursday announced leases for six new offshore wind projects which aim to cement the country as one of the world's leading renewable energy generators in the offshore sector.
Belgian MEP implicated in graft scandal slams accusations
A Belgian member of the European Parliament, targeted by prosecutors in a graft scandal rocking the EU, has insisted on his innocence and denounced accusations by a key suspect, a statement seen by AFP on Thursday said.
UK govt faces questions in Russia meddling probe
The European Court of Human Rights said on Thursday it had asked the UK government to answer questions about alleged Russian interference in elections after a legal challenge.
Macron, Sanchez in Barcelona to cement Franco-Spanish ties
French President Emmanuel Macron was meeting Spain's Pedro Sanchez for a joint summit in Barcelona Thursday, as Paris seeks Spanish support for its uncompromising stance in a brewing trade dispute with Washington.
Ukraine's Zelensky ups pressure for more Western weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday heaped pressure on Western allies to provide Kyiv with more heavy weapons to fight Russia on the eve of a key donor meeting.
Thousands of protesters expected in Peru's capital
Thousands of protesters were expected to descend on Peru's capital Lima on Thursday, defying a state of emergency to express their anger with President Dina Boluarte after weeks of unrest.
Nazi gold sparks Dutch village treasure hunt
Muddy holes dot the ground in a Dutch village where a map allegedly showing the location of Nazi loot buried in World War II has triggered an invasion of treasure hunters.
Chadian protesters' hellish ordeal in remote desert prison
Dehydrated and whipped by scorching winds as their crowded truck snaked through the dunes, some drank urine to survive, while those who died were tossed into the Chadian desert.
London takes aim at public peeing with splash-back paint
A central London district famous for its nightlife, but also home to thousands of residents, is trying out a novel way to tackle the persistent problem of public urination: so-called anti-pee paint.
Ukraine investigates helicopter crash that killed interior minister
Ukrainian authorities on Thursday were investigating the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed the country's interior minister and 13 others.
New Zealand PM Ardern announces shock resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the country Thursday by announcing she would resign from office in a matter of weeks.
Russian deserter in Oslo ready to spill Wagner's secrets
After fleeing across the Russian border into Norway in a harrowing escape, a former Wagner mercenary could now shed valuable light on the Russian paramilitary group's brutal methods in Ukraine.
Lula calls for regional policy to preserve Amazon
Brazil's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday called for South American nations that are home to the Amazon rainforest to join forces in protecting the key resource to fighting climate change.
Jacinda Ardern leaves a legacy forged from crisis
Jacinda Ardern promised "relentless positivity" as New Zealand's prime minister, but in announcing her shock resignation on Thursday admitted the unrelenting demands of the job had finally worn her down.
New Zealand PM Ardern to resign next month
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced she will resign next month, saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to remain as leader.
Not 'terrorists': Relatives defend Brazil riot suspects
Under a scorching sun, a handful of relatives of hundreds of women detained after Brazil's violent January 8 riots waited in vain this week for a chance to see their loved ones.
US not 'there yet' on Abrams tanks for Ukraine: Pentagon
The United States is not currently prepared to provide advanced Abrams tanks to Ukraine, a senior Pentagon official said Wednesday, citing difficulties in maintenance and training.
Mexico to review jailed drug lord's plea to come home
Mexico's president said Wednesday that he would consider a request by convicted drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to return from the United States to complete his sentence on humanitarian grounds.
Peru protesters vow to make voices heard as march looms
Protesters from all over Peru continued converging on Lima on Wednesday determined to make their voices heard during two days of planned protests against the government of President Dina Boluarte.
Turkey asks US for F-16 jets amid NATO, Congress rows
Turkey on Wednesday appealed to the United States to expedite F-16 jets, a sale some US officials hope could coax Ankara to lift objections to NATO expansion but is bitterly opposed by a key senator.
Lula's government fires 13 from his security team after Brazil riots
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government has fired 13 soldiers from his security detail following violent anti-government riots for which he pointed the finger again Wednesday at his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.
NATO allies set to provide 'heavier weapons' to Ukraine
NATO countries are set to announce new "heavier weapons" for Ukraine, the alliance's chief said on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his backers to speed up their decision-making.
Powerful Leopard: German tank long sought by Ukraine
The Leopard, the powerful battle tank sought by Kyiv to push forward against Moscow, could have a "significant" impact.