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High-speed, high-risk Route du Rhum yacht race sets off Sunday
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US, S.Korea, Japan vow 'complete' N.Korea denuclearization
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Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests
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Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
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OKC's Holmgren to miss at least eight weeks as Thunder injury woes deepen
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US oil companies aim to squeeze more out of refineries
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'Not very smart' - Verstappen slams Red Bull stable-mate after clash
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Leclerc quickest in Mexico GP practice
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Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
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Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis
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Sun Goddess wins at Breeders' Cup, O'Brien leads Baffert
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Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial
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Nations agree push to get nature goals on track
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'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson
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Leclerc shows practice pace as Antonelli prowls in Mexico
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British king reflects on colonial atrocities in Guyana
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Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
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Nations agree crucial texts in overtime at UN nature summit
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Hakimi bags hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain rip Le Havre to pieces
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NBA Trail Blazers lose guard Morant for four weeks
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Polish riot police deployed after court chief suspended
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UN nature summit in extra time as nations grapple for deal
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Emery's focus fully on Fulham despite Barcelona tie
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Complaints upheld against Swiss TV commentary on Israeli bobsleigher
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Reigning champs chase history in New York Marathon
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Tielemans glad Man Utd sticking with Carrick
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Monaco taken off global money-laundering 'grey list'
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Scottish police probe Andrew, Epstein stay at royal castle: UK media
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Canada, EU launch new alliance with deals on Ukraine, minerals, AI
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Medvedev into Vienna semis and books ATP Finals place
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Tears, fear, anger: relatives of Spain train crash dead await fate
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UN nature talks in extra time as nations struggle to reach deal
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Spurs get Maddison boost ahead of Palace clash
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Meta settles, leaving Snap sole defendant in new social media trial
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French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests
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Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal
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Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider
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Thousands of students, workers hold peaceful protests in Italy
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Maresca adamant Donnarumma can be dropped but first name selected
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Iraola glad to raise Liverpool fans' hopes but says hard work ahead
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EU and Canada to 'withstand shocks together' with new alliance
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Pope Leo makes history with US midterm vote
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Flick praises Yamal 'mentality' after missing out on Ballon d'Or
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Arsenal boss Arteta fires 'Disneyland' warning at Dowman after Fleetwood red card
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Binance heist: How were cryptocurrency billions stolen?
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Russia's ice hockey stars come in from the cold after CAS ruling
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France boards up ahead of Halloween protests
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Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending
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Zimbabwe's 80-year-old 'Crocodile' president wins new term
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who became Zimbabwe's second president after outmanoeuvring long-time ruler Robert Mugabe with a military-backed coup in 2017 -- won a second term on Saturday in a vote that international observers said fell short of democratic standards.
Gabon cuts internet as voting closes and opposition cries foul
Gabon cut internet access and announced a nightly curfew as voting drew to a close Saturday, and opposition leader Albert Ondo Ossa denounced "fraud" in his battle for the presidency against incumbent Ali Bongo Ondimba.
Niger coup supporters rally after French ambassador ordered out
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Niamey Saturday in support of last month's coup, a day after the country's new military rulers gave France's ambassador to Niger 48 hours to leave the country.
FIFA suspend Rubiales as Spain women's coaching staff offer to quit
FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain's football federation on Saturday for kissing Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, while several members of Spain's coaching staff offered to quit.
US reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals extended detention in Russia
US reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed against a Russian court's decision to extend his pre-trial detention by three months, according to documents published by a Moscow court.
Spanish federation threatens legal action over Hermoso 'lies'
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Saturday threatened to take legal action over Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso's "lies" about her kiss with its president Luis Rubiales.
Gabon's Bongo seeks third term in nationwide poll
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday for a triple election in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that has ruled for 55 years, is seeking victory over a belatedly-united opposition.
Gabon's Bongo aims for third term in nationwide poll
Voters in Gabon were called to the polls on Saturday for a triple election in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba, scion of a family that has ruled for 55 years, is seeking victory over a belatedly-united opposition.
Niger's military rulers order French ambassador out
Niger's military rulers, who seized control of the government in July, gave the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country, Niamey's foreign ministry said in a statement Friday.
Niger's military rulers order four envoys out
Niger's military rulers on Friday gave the French, German, Nigerian and US ambassadors 48 hours to quit the country, amid escalating tension over the threat of military action from the West African bloc ECOWAS to reverse the coup.
Owning it: Trump embraces historic mug shot
For most people, a police mug shot would be a badge of dishonor they would do anything to erase.
Mali civilians increasingly at risk, UN experts warn
UN experts have painted a grim picture of the situation in Mali, alleging that sexual violence and other rights abuses are being used to spread terror, as the retreat of UN peacekeepers has raised fears of intensified civilian suffering.
Head of Ethiopia's crisis-hit Amhara region resigns
The head of Ethiopia's violence-stricken region of Amhara, which the federal government has placed under a state of emergency, has stepped down, according to an official statement reported Friday.
Guatemala boosts security after threats to president-elect
Guatemalan authorities said Friday that security measures had been boosted after threats against president-elect Bernard Arevalo, just days after his shock landslide election victory.
No letup in Sudan fighting as UN issues dire warning
Fighting in Sudan showed no signs of abating Friday as the United Nations issued a dire warning over the impact of a war it said threatens to "consume" the country.
Tilting the scales of justice: Trump's height, weight raise eyebrows
Does Donald Trump truly weigh 215 pounds, as stated by authorities after his arrest on racketeering and conspiracy charges in Georgia? Many Americans are not buying it.
Utkin, the Nazi-tattooed commander who gave Wagner its name
A rare photo of the Wagner group's military commander shows a man with a shaved head, a cold stare and the Nazi SS symbol tattooed on both sides of his neck.
Anti-government protests take hold in southern Syria
Rare protests against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government showed no sign of abating Friday with demonstrations reported in a string of towns in Daraa and Sweida provinces.
Stock gains fizzle after Powell speech
Stocks gains fizzled Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell dashed hopes of a pause in interest rate hikes, signaling it will hike rates further if needed to push down inflation.
Powell says US Fed could 'raise rates further,' but urges caution
The US Federal Reserve is prepared to raise interest rates higher -- and hold them there -- to bring down above-target inflation, but will proceed "carefully" going forward, chairman Jerome Powell said Friday.
US auto workers vote to authorize strike if contract talks fail
Workers at Detroit's three auto giants overwhelmingly voted to authorize union leaders to call a strike if there is no contract by next month's deadline, the union announced Friday.
'Absolute lie': Kremlin denies Prigozhin killed on its orders
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed rumours it orchestrated the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, presumed dead in a plane crash two months after leading a mutiny in Russia.
W.Africa bloc tells Niger coup chiefs 'not too late'
West Africa's bloc ECOWAS on Friday told Niger's coup leaders it was "not too late" to reconsider their position as they wrangle over a return to civilian rule with the option of military force still "very much on the table".
Niger dancing to tune of coup-backing songs
Amid a crowd gathered in support of Niger's military rulers stands star-of-the-moment Sergeant Maman Sani Maigochi.
Ecuador banned Amazon oil. Brazil's Lula wants to drill
The timing spoke volumes: just as Ecuador announced its historic decision to halt oil drilling in a sensitive Amazon rainforest reserve, Brazil trumpeted its massive fossil-fuel investment plans -- which include oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon river.
Stocks rise as Powell speech looms
European and US stocks pushed higher on Friday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, brushing aside losses in Asia as investors worried he may signal further interest rate hikes.
Zimbabwe vote observers find election 'fell short' of standards
Foreign poll observers on Friday said Zimbabwe's presidential and legislative elections failed to conform to regional and international standards, placing in doubt the credibility of the tense vote.
'Absolute lie': Kremlin rejects Prigozhin killed on its orders
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed rumours it orchestrated the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, presumed dead in a plane crash two months after leading a mutiny in Russia.
France, EU to spend 200 mn euros on destroying excess wine
The French government announced Friday that 200 million euros ($216 million) would be set aside to fund the destruction of surplus wine production in a bid to support struggling producers and shore up prices.
Russia hails air defences after massive drone attack on Crimea
Russia on Friday praised the work of its air defences, saying they had downed 42 drones over the Moscow-controlled Crimean peninsula, a day after Ukraine claimed its forces launched a raid there.
Influence of Russia's Wagner set to outlive chiefs: analysts
The plane crash that reportedly killed Yevgeny Prigozhin wiped out the entire top leadership of Russian paramilitary group Wagner but its influence is set to outlive them all both at home and abroad.
Aspects of Zimbabwe vote 'fell short': regional observers
Poll observers from a regional southern African bloc SADC on Friday said certain aspects of Zimbabwe's tense presidential and legislative elections did not conform to democratic principles.