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Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
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Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch
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US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity
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Billboards, cologne and flowers: Turkish capital gets NATO makeover
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Trump says American identity under 'renewed attack' as US turns 250
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Haaland's stetson, Cape Verde's pride: World Cup last-32 moments
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World Cup serves up Wimbledon dilemma: football or tennis?
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Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16
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Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
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Cape Verde show anything is possible at World Cup with 'big hearts'
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Trump set for Mount Rushmore address as US turns 250
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Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
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New species of ghost shark may have been found in Costa Rica
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Mass protests expected as German far-right AfD meets
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Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through
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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
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England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged: FIFA
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Swift and Kelce marry as global stars swarm 'royal wedding'
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McDonald's, bus station convert into Venezuela quake clinics
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Hurdles record-breaker Tharp says 'sky's the limit'
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'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands
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Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
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England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final
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Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit
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President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru
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Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test
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Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"
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Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
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Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
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Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi
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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
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Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test
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Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections
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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source
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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
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Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead
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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka
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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon
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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast
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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole
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LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star
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England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress
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Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250
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UN development chief sounds alarm over debt distress
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Cameroon charges tycoon in reporter killing case
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Macron lauds DR Congo ceasefire as EU sets up air bridge
Brussels said Saturday it was setting up a "humanitarian air bridge" to deliver aid to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the visiting French president said all sides had given support to a ceasefire next week.
Meloni denies govt responsibility on shipwreck
Under-fire Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday rejected any responsibility of her government for a devastating shipwreck off Italy's southern coast last weekend which left at least 69 people dead.
Spanish police protest 'gag law' reform
Thousands of Spanish police took to the streets of Madrid on Saturday, angered by a bid to scrap a controversial law that bans unauthorised use of police images if it puts them in danger.
Russian minister inspects troops, US puts up new Ukraine aid
Russia's defence minister has inspected troops in frontline regions in east Ukraine, after the United States offered more support to Kyiv, whose forces are struggling in eastern Bakhmut.
Hundreds of migrants flown home from Tunisia after attacks
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Macron lauds DR Congo ceasfire as EU sets up air bridge
Brussels said Saturday it was setting up a "humanitarian air bridge" to deliver aid to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the visiting French president said all sides had given support to a ceasefire next week.
Russian defence minister inspects front, US puts up new Ukraine aid
Russia's defence minister has inspected the frontline in east Ukraine, after the United States offered more support to Kyiv, whose forces are struggling in eastern Bakhmut.
EU parliament chief urges Ukraine membership talks this year
The president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called on Saturday, during a visit to Ukraine, for the country to be allowed to begin EU membership negotiations this year.
Africa follows Asia in giving Russians green light for Paris Olympics
Africa's National Olympic Committees have followed their Asian counterparts in giving the green light on Saturday for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
UN nuclear chief says Iran visit could produce 'important agreements'
The UN nuclear watchdog chief said Saturday he had "constructive" meetings with Iranian officials in Tehran after the discovery of uranium particles enriched to near weapons-grade level.
Russia defence chief inspects front line as Bakhmut battle rages
Russia's defence minister has inspected the front line in eastern Ukraine, the defence ministry said Saturday, with the battle for Bakhmut raging and the US offering to pump more money into Kyiv's survival.
Austria far-right eyes comeback under new hardline leader
Sunk by a corruption scandal four years ago, Austria's far-right is rapidly regaining lost ground under its new hardline leader and topping polls in the small Alpine nation.
Indigenous protesters in Colombia release police hostages
Indigenous and rural demonstrators holding scores of police and six employees of Emerald Energy to protest the oil company in southern Colombia have released their captives, President Gustavo Petro announced Friday.
Hundreds of fearful sub-Saharan migrants flee Tunisia
Around 300 nationals of Ivory Coast and Mali were to be flown home from Tunisia on Saturday, fearful of a wave of violence against sub-Saharan migrants since President Kais Saied delivered a controversial tirade against them last month.
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UN countries appeared Friday to be nearing an agreement on a long-awaited treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.
US ignores Russia warning on arms as Biden meets Scholz
The United States responded Friday to a Russian warning against arming Ukraine by offering a further $400 million in security assistance, as President Joe Biden hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a show of unity against Moscow.
Colombia's Petro urges protesters to release police
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday called on Indigenous and rural protesters to release scores of police held hostage in the south of the country.
US attorney general in surprise visit to Ukraine
US Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday to attend a conference on justice and war crimes, a Justice Department official said.
Anger boils in Greece over deadly rail disaster
Thousands of people demonstrated across Greece on Friday to demand justice for at least 57 people killed in the country's worst rail disaster, some protesters condemning the tragedy as "a crime".
UN rights chief slams Israeli minister's 'unfathomable' comments
The UN human rights chief on Friday denounced the "unfathomable" call by an Israeli minister for a flashpoint Palestinian town to be "wiped out", urging an end to the violence.
Russia border town on edge after Ukraine 'incursion'
Russians in the border region of Bryansk were on edge Friday after Moscow accused Ukrainian combatants of killing two civilians in a rare cross-border incursion.
France's Macron takes Africa push to Brazzaville ahead of Kinshasa
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday carried his African tour aimed at renewing frayed ties to the Republic of Congo after inking an economic accord with Angola
Global equities advance on reassuring economic data
World stock markets rose on Friday with data showing the resilience of the US and Chinese economies, reassuring investors rather than sparking worries about interest rate hikes.
WHO urges countries to come clean on Covid origins intel
The WHO on Friday urged all countries to reveal what they know about the origins of Covid-19, following US claims of a Chinese lab leak and furious denials from Beijing.
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