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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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Seen and heard at France protests
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Tropical Storm Champi nears China after battering Taiwan, Japan
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White says Fiji can have 'massive' World Cup after beating Japan
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'Weeks, not days' in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
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England thrash France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
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Unfair to compare us to Barca: Real Madrid's Mourinho
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Security high as France braces for new protests
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North Korea's Kim makes unannounced visit to Chinese border city
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White makes winning start as Fiji edge Eddie Jones's Japan
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Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect arrested
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Lula, Bolsonaro strike calmer tone in final Brazil election debate
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Marc Marquez wins Australian sprint as Martin crashes out
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'How is it possible?': Students protest Indonesian haze
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North Korea's Kim calls for training world's 'strongest' military
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A Madrid court ordered two Spanish women who married Islamic State (IS) fighters remanded in custody Wednesday on terror-related charges after they were flown back from Syrian detention camps with 13 children, legal documents showed.
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Security was boosted in Brasilia Wednesday amid simmering tensions ahead of fresh protests by backers of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro and the pending arrest one of his allies just days after riots shocked the Brazilian capital.
Fate of Ukraine's Soledar uncertain as Wagner claims control
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US, Japan talk on updating alliance as China worries grow
The United States on Wednesday holds talks on ways to "modernize" its alliance with Japan, which plans to ramp up its defenses in the face of a rising China and tensions over Taiwan and North Korea.
Five killed, dozens wounded by suicide blast in Kabul
At least five people were killed and dozens wounded by a suicide bomber near the Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul Wednesday, where a Chinese delegation had been due to meet, officials and witnesses said.
UK, Japan sign major defence deal allowing troop deployments
The British and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a "hugely significant" new defence deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan as the pair met in London on Wednesday.
Kyiv asks for long-range missiles and tanks to win the war in 2023
Ukraine will be able to win the war in 2023 if it receives more Western weapons, particularly long-range missiles and heavy tanks, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak told AFP Wednesday.
Russia, Ukraine agree new prisoner swap in Turkey
Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday agreed a new prisoner swap during rare talks in Turkey during which they also discussed the creation of a "humanitarian corridor" in the war zone.
Fate of Ukraine's Soledar at stake as Wagner claims control
The fate of Soledar in eastern Ukraine was up in the air on Wednesday, with Russian mercenary group Wagner claiming to control the gateway town while the Kremlin cautioned against declaring victory prematurely.
Five killed by suicide blast near Afghan foreign ministry
At least five people were killed and several wounded by a suicide bomber near the Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul Wednesday, where a Chinese delegation had been due to meet, officials and witnesses said.
Stocks rise on recovery hopes before inflation data
Global stock markets mostly rallied Wednesday as investors were buoyed by optimism over China's reopening and looming data expected to show a further slowdown in US inflation.
Anti-coal protesters dig in as German police clear protest camp
German police pressed ahead on Wednesday with clearing a camp of anti-coal activists in an abandoned town which has become emblematic of the country's struggle to transition away from fossil fuels amid an energy crisis.
Suicide blast near Afghan ministry, more than 20 casualties
A suicide bomber blew himself up near Afghanistan's foreign ministry where a Chinese delegation had been due to meet on Wednesday, causing more than 20 casualties, Taliban officials and witnesses said.
UK's govt accused of wanting strikes to 'sabotage' workers' rights
Britain's government stood accused Wednesday of actively undermining talks with union leaders in a bid to encourage strike action and depress workers' wages across the economy.
French government plays down strike threat over pension reform
The French government on Wednesday played down the prospect of mass strikes and protests over pension reform which are expected to start next week.
Kenya LGBTQ activist was suffocated to death: post-mortem
A prominent Kenyan LGBTQ campaigner whose body was found dumped in a metal box had been suffocated and socks crammed in his mouth, the government pathologist said Wednesday.
Uganda declares end to deadly Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people.
Fate of Ukraine's Soledar unclear as Wagner claims control
The fate of the Ukrainian city of Soledar was unclear on Wednesday, with Russian mercenary group Wagner claiming control of it while also saying "urban battles" were still being fought.
Peru president under investigation after dozens killed in protests
Peru's prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it was opening an inquiry against President Dina Boluarte and others for their role in the repression of anti-government protests that have seen at least 40 killed since December.
Most Asian markets rise on recovery hope as inflation data looms
Most Asian equities pushed higher Wednesday as investors were buoyed by China's reopening and optimism that key data due this week will signal a further slowdown in US inflation.
Tigray rebels start handing over heavy weapons
Tigrayan rebels have begun handing in their heavy weapons, a key part of an agreement signed more than two months ago to end a deadly conflict in northern Ethiopia, a spokesman for the rebel authorities said.
Brazil seeks arrest of Bolsonaro ally over Brasilia riots
Brazilian authorities seeking to punish the mob that stormed the halls of power in Brasilia issued arrest warrants Tuesday for two former senior officials, one of them a close ally of far right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves Florida hospital
Brazilian far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a Florida hospital Tuesday, AFP observed, two days after his supporters drew international condemnation by invading the seat of power in Brasilia.
Florida man Bolsonaro puts awkward twist on Biden democracy push
Defeated Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's stay in Florida as his supporters rioted at home presents awkward optics for the United States, which under President Joe Biden has vowed to champion democracy.
Russia hits Ukraine's Kharkiv after German minister visits
Russian strikes hit eastern Ukraine's city of Kharkiv late Tuesday, the regional governor said, just hours after a surprise visit by the German foreign minister with her Ukrainian counterpart.
Stocks waver as traders eye US inflation and interest rates
Global stocks wavered Tuesday following a downcast World Bank economic forecast as investors hold their breath ahead of key inflation data and earnings reports.
Haiti democracy withers as last senators leave office
Haiti's last elected senators have officially left office, raising fears for the future of democracy in an impoverished, crime-ravaged state that has not managed to hold a vote since 2016.
Peru orders curfew in violence-hit region after 18 deaths
Peru on Tuesday announced a curfew in the southern Puno region in a bid to suppress violent protests, a day after 18 people were killed in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Colombia VP says assassination bid foiled
Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez said Tuesday that her security detail had foiled an attempt to assassinate her.