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Missing climber Nirmal Purja redefined mountaineering
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UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash
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British oil giant BP aims to sell North Sea business
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Chipmaker Kioxia reports AI-driven 45-fold surge in quarterly net profit
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Sony hikes profit outlook on strong gaming earnings
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Wildfire rages on Crete as strong winds hamper firefighting
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Baresi -- the 'Johan Cruyff of defenders'
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Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel
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Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has died: AC Milan
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Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'
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Drugged Malaysian pilot risks death penalty for smuggling in Indonesia
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US eyes European gas dominance through Balkans
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World Cup must be kept out of private hands: Chelsea manager Alonso
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Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked after Japan quake
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Greek visa scheme gives Turks easier entry to islands in EU
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Explosion at coal mine kills 34 in southern Pakistan
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Ferrand-Prevot bids to defend Tour de France Femmes title
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Renowned Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche
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China factory activity slides as leaders seek spending boost
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Ukrainian drones send Crimea's tourism industry into freefall
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Far right and far left battle for power in polarised Berlin
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Tech rebound fuels record-breaking rally in South Korean stocks
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Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza
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The last trio: S.Africa's zoo elephants await their fate
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Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers
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Venezuela transition talks set to kick off without Machado
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Oil industry sees war windfall but girds for political blowback
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Anthropic's models gained unauthorized 'real-world' access during testing
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Spain safari park animals grazed calmly amid 'terror' of fire
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15 years in prison for father of US teenage school shooter
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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Notification of Relevant Change to Significant Shareholder
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - July 31
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Guardian Metal Resources PLC Announces Total Voting Rights
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
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Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
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Trump announces areement for disarmament of Hamas
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Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth
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Apple tops estimates in CEO Cook's final quarter, but shares fall
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in all-Aussie Washington clash
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Turkey battles wind-fuelled wildfires on tourist coasts
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Davies completes Commonwealth double in 5,000m, LaFond leaps to historic Dominica gold
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Venezuela begins demolishing buildings in quake zone
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Blowout Microsoft results lift US stocks as oil retreats
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Grynspan ahead in process to pick next UN chief: diplomats
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in Washington all-Aussie clash
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Thitikul leads from history-chasing Ryu at women's British Open
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England's Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer
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Hundreds of migrants flood into Spain's Ceuta exclave from Morocco
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Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns
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French minister defends expulsion order against Russian commentator
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The EU led the way on pledging aid for Syria on Monday at a donor drive in Brussels -- but the call for funding to help the war-torn country after Bashar al-Assad's ouster risked falling short of last year as US support dries up.
'Anti-American'? US questions UN agencies, international aid groups
Washington has questioned UN agencies, nonprofits and charities that received US funds on whether they have "communist" links or support "gender ideology", and other topics targeted by US President Donald Trump, a dozen groups told AFP.
Major rallies in rebel-held Yemen after deadly US strikes
Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed dozens and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country.
Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal
For Volodymyr Zelensky, his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump was a stark demonstration of how important personal ties with Donald Trump will be to his chances of ending the war with Russia on acceptable terms.
New Canada PM seeks 'reliable' Europe allies after Trump threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with "reliable" European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country's economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States.
Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine Tuesday
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within "weeks".
EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies
The EU on Monday warned that President Donald Trump's freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked "benefitting our common adversaries".
Russians speak of nerves and hope for peace as they shelter in Kursk
Andrey Klimenko hiccups and shifts his weight from one leg to the other.
South Korea opposition urges swift ruling on president's fate
South Korea's opposition party Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, saying delays were "irresponsible" and causing social unrest.
Threatened by US, Canada hugs France and Britain close
With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States, its new leader has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with traditional friends France and Britain.
Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine this week
US President Donald Trump says he plans to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, adding discussions are already ongoing about "dividing up certain assets" between the warring parties.
Data shows patchy Chinese economy in first two months of the year
China's economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, muddying Beijing's drive to boost flagging consumption.
Starmer, Macron work 'hand in glove' amid revived UK-French ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron teaming up to lead Europe's backing of Ukraine during Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency highlights a warming British-Franco relationship, insiders and analysts say.
Asian markets start week on front foot as China unveils consumer plan
Asian markets rose on Monday as investors welcomed Chinese plans to kickstart consumption in the world's number two economy, though worries about Donald Trump's tariffs war continue to cast a shadow over trading floors.
Colombia warns Trump against drug blacklisting
Colombia's defense minister on Sunday warned Donald Trump's administration against blacklisting his country for failing to curb drug exports, saying the decision would bring yet more cocaine to the United States.
Israel's Netanyahu seeks to fire internal security agency chief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he was seeking to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security agency, who swiftly called the move political and said the premier expected "personal loyalty".
Iran-backed Yemen rebels say attacked US carrier after air strikes
Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen said Sunday they attacked a US aircraft carrier group in the Red Sea a day after a wave of air strikes the White House said killed senior rebel leaders.
Israel team discusses hostages at truce talks dogged by divisions
Israel said its negotiating team was discussing the hostage issue with Egyptian mediators on Sunday, as deep divisions persist between Israel and Hamas over the terms of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
French deputy asks for return of Statue of Liberty
France should take back the Statue of Liberty because the US no longer represents the values that led France to offer the statue, a French Euro-deputy said Sunday.
Brazil's Bolsonaro blasts election ban as 'denial of democracy'
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of backing an attempted coup, told a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday that a ban on him seeking re-election next year amounted to a "denial of democracy."
US vows 'unrelenting' campaign to halt Huthi ship attacks
US officials on Sunday vowed further strikes in Yemen until the Huthi rebels decide to end their attacks on Red Sea shipping, while also threatening action against the group's backer Iran.
US says 'multiple' leaders of Iran-backed rebels dead in Yemen strikes
A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Huthi rebel leaders and sent a message to their Iranian backers.
Thousands show support for coup-accused Bolsonaro at Rio rally
Several thousand supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro packed Copacabana beach in Rio on Sunday to show their backing for the right-wing firebrand, who is accused of attempting to overthrow his left-wing successor.
Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war.
Huthis vow 'escalation' after US strikes on Yemen kill 31
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthis vowed to meet "escalation with escalation" after a wave of deadly US air strikes, with witnesses to the bombing saying Sunday they were taken aback by its intensity, even after years of war.
Gaza truce talks dogged by deep divisions
Israel and Hamas are set for more indirect talks Sunday on the Gaza ceasefire, but deep divisions persist between the two warring sides on the terms of the fragile truce.
Russia, US discuss 'next steps' on Ukraine
Russia and the United States have discussed the "next steps" of how to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Sunday, hours after Kyiv's European allies urged Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
Spurred by Trump turnabout, European nations debate conscription
Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.
Top US and Russian diplomats discuss next steps on Ukraine
The top US and Russian diplomats discussed Saturday the "next steps" to end the war in Ukraine, hours after Kyiv's allies agreed to exert pressure on Moscow.
Myanmar village air strike kills at least 12, says local official
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas.
Carbon capture industry tweaks message for the Trump era
Backers of carbon capture and storage are emphasizing compatibility with President Trump's energy development goals as they seek to protect hard-won US policies from the administration's climate chopping block.
'Impossible': US breweries buffeted by Trump tariffs
For US craft brewer Bill Butcher, President Donald Trump's expanding range of tariffs have sparked an unexpected impact -- a shortage of bottles to package his beer -- while uncertainty looms over his business costs.