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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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Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed
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Brewers edge Rays to capture World Series opener
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Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan
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France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
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As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly
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Tatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks
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Oscar hopeful 'La Bola Negra' offers lessons about communicating, directors say
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Romantasy fans ready for sleepless night as 'Court of Thorns and Roses' returns
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De Goede hat-trick as Canada defeat England again
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Marc Marquez beats brother Alex to Australian MotoGP pole
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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo
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Malawi's ex-president Peter Mutharika was re-elected to head the impoverished southern African country with nearly 57 percent of votes, the election authority announced Wednesday, following polls dominated by soaring living costs.
Under-fire Brazil senators scrap immunity bid
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UN demands probe after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that forced Italy to send a frigate to help.
Rubio calls for Russia to stop the 'killing' in Ukraine
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Macron tells Iran president only hours remain to avert nuclear sanctions
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Iran's president there were only "hours left" for a deal on Tehran's nuclear program to avert deep sanctions, even after Masoud Pezeshkian insisted his country does not seek an atomic bomb.
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill dozens
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed dozens of people across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as the military pressed its assault on Gaza City that has displaced hundreds of thousands.
US Treasury in talks with Argentina on $20bn support
The United States said on Wednesday it was in talks with Argentina on a $20 billion program of economic support, buoying Argentina's markets and its embattled leader Javier Milei, a close ally of President Donald Trump.
UN demands probe, Italy deploys frigate after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
The United Nations called Wednesday for an investigation into alleged drone attacks against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, as Brussels slammed the strikes as unacceptable and Italy sent a navy frigate to assist.
Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, president tells UN
Iran's president repeated Wednesday that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, after military strikes by Israel and the United States earlier this year, and impending sanctions triggered by European powers.
Zelensky says NATO membership not automatic protection, praises Trump after shift
President Volodymyr Zelensky cast doubt Wednesday on NATO's ability to guarantee Ukraine's security but praised Donald Trump after the US president unexpectedly flip-flopped to say he thinks Russia can be defeated.
EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday threw her support behind growing calls to ban social media use for children, promising to weigh action at the European level in coming months.
Italy deploys frigate after drone 'attack' on Gaza aid flotilla
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate Wednesday to assist a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, after organisers said several of their boats had been targeted by drones off Greece.
Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land
The Kremlin said Wednesday it would press on with its military offensive in Ukraine and rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Kyiv's army could retake territory it had seized.
Gaza civil defence says dozens killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed dozens of people across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as the military pressed its assault on Gaza City from where hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee.
Russia vows to press on in Ukraine, rejects Trump jibe
The Kremlin said Wednesday it had no choice but to continue its military offensive on Ukraine and rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Russia was a "paper tiger".
Germany's Merz rejects claims he is slowing green shift
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday rejected claims his government was undermining the climate change fight, but insisted that industry also needed to be protected to revive the crisis-wracked economy.
Russia-linked disinfo campaign targets Moldovan election
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Markets waver after Wall St drop, Alibaba soars
Equities were mixed Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were compounded by mixed messaging from the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.
Modern-day Colombian guerrillas are mere druglords: ex-FARC commander
Colombian guerrilla fighters today are no more than drug lords given too much leeway by the leftist government, infamous former rebel commander Rodrigo Londono, aka "Timochenko," told AFP on Tuesday.
Japan PM says Palestine state recognition 'when not if'
Japan's prime minister told the United Nations on Tuesday that Tokyo's recognition of the State of Palestine was only a question of time, saying he was "indignant" at recent comments by Israeli officials.
Race for rare minerals brings boom to Tajikistan's mines
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France to host DR Congo emergency conference as Kinshasa calls for aid
The leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo asked UN member states on Tuesday to recognize a "silent genocide" in his country, as France announced it will host an emergency conference on the conflict there next month.
Asia markets waver after Wall St retreats from record
Equities wavered Wednesday following a down day on Wall Street, where worries about high valuations were compounded by mixed messaging from the Federal Reserve on its plans for interest rates.
China steps into spotlight at UN climate talks
China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering -- if predictable -- broadside against the science surrounding planet-warming fossil fuels.
Guineans approve new constitution by wide margin, pave way for elections
Four years after the military seized power, voters in a Guinea referendum have resoundingly chosen to implement a new constitution, with 89 percent supporting the charter, according to official provisional results announced Tuesday evening.
'Guess what!': Macron phones Trump after blocked by presidential convoy
"How are you? Guess what!'
Chile puts forward ex-president Bachelet for UN top job
Chile on Tuesday put forward its former president Michelle Bachelet as a candidate to replace UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends next year.
'We're gonna help': Trump to the rescue of struggling Argentina
US President Donald Trump promised financial "help" for struggling Argentina in a meeting with close ally Javier Milei, who is seeking a US loan to calm markets ahead of crucial mid-terms elections.
France's Macron warns against 'survival of the fittest' in world affairs
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Tuesday against allowing an approach of "survival of the fittest" to take hold in international relations as he addressed the UN General Assembly.
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory, in sudden shift
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia, in an astonishing turnaround on the war after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.
US stocks retreat from records as tech giants fall
Wall Street's bull run showed signs of fatigue Tuesday as major indices retreated from records on drops by Amazon, Nvidia and other tech giants.