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The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi
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'A sun as black as my lungs': how corruption crucified a polluted Albania city
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Stocks fall further as oil spike fans fresh inflation worries
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The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
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Bad COP, worse COP? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
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Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz
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Housing crisis set to dominate Spain's snap election
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US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
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Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
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After botched US execution, Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support
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New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
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Guinea-Bissau junta urges military unit loyal to ex-president to disarm
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Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
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As species decline, green turtles offer glimmer of hope
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Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
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Saudi Arabia says 3 dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
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Stocks slide as oil sees volatile trading day over Iran war fears
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'Never again Bolsonaro': thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
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After botched execution, US woman was nearly taken off life support before revival
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Five children among 28 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
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Searing AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens London film festival
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Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
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Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union
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Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
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Trump plans to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
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Thousands march fearing return of a Bolsonaro presidency in Brazil
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WHO says cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports
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French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters
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After botched execution, US woman is awake and shackled to bed
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Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from 'slumber'
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New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
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Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bio-weapon
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Protests in major Turkish city after mayor defects to Erdogan party
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Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes
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Climate change strips island's title of largest penguin colony: study
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Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
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Rubio says West must choose between national power or decline
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US woman who survived botched execution is awake and speaking
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Russia's plague scare: What we know
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From 1800s to modern pharma: a Nobel-winning chemistry quest
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French luxury giant to fund redevelopment of two Paris streets: city hall
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Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'
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Trump wants to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
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After a week of violence, residents on the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan are hoping a new ceasefire deal will end the clashes and revive crucial cross-border trade.
Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boom
Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat.
Kering shares jump on sale of beauty division to L'Oreal
The share price of Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci and other brands, jumped sharply Monday after it announced the $4.6-billion sale of its beauty products division to L'Oreal.
Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Equity markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.
Bolivia's new president faces worst economic crisis in decades
Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years.
China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.
Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.
Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs
Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.
Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire
Bangladeshi traders on Sunday assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the government opened an investigation into possible arson.
Ivory Coast 'returnees' rebuild lives at home
In the Ivory Coast town of Daloa, tales like Marie Godo's of dreams shattered overseas are common.
Border order: Geneva schools kick out Swiss kids living in France
Swiss families priced out of Geneva and forced to live just across the border in France are reeling from another blow: their children are now being elbowed out of Genevan schools.
Withering vines: California grape farmers abandon fields as local wine struggles
For more than a century, Lodi's grape growers have supplied the old wineries that make this Californian city famous. But rocketing costs, falling demand and competition from imports mean some are now abandoning their vineyards.
Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean
Arm in arm, young people of different faiths perform the dabke, an Arabic folk dance, in the Italian port of Ostia, elated by a visit from Pope Leo XIV.
Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin
A commercial passenger flight operated by Air China was safely diverted to Shanghai on Saturday after a battery stowed in a passenger's carry-on luggage caught fire, the airline said.
Anti-Trump protesters fire arrows at Colombian police, injuring four
Four police officers in Colombia's capital were injured Friday after protesters outside the US embassy fired arrows and explosives during a rally against President Donald Trump's policies, officials said.
US court bars NSO Group from installing spyware on WhatsApp
A US judge on Friday granted an injunction barring Israeli spyware maker NSO Group from targeting WhatsApp users but slashed a $168 million damages award at trial to just $4 million.
John Bolton: national security hawk turned Trump foe
John Bolton has spent decades navigating the halls of power in Washington, earning a reputation as a leading foreign policy hawk.
Argentine peso drops against dollar despite US backing
Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the greenback, despite multi-billion dollars of US support for the under-pressure currency.
US stocks bounce back as Trump softens China trade tone
Wall Street stocks bounced back Friday following conciliatory signals from Washington towards Beijing on trade while worries about regional banks receded.
In Argentine farm town, Milei mania fizzles
For clues as to why Argentina's President Javier Milei faces a potential drubbing in next week's mid-terms, look no further than San Andres de Giles, a farming town set amid wheat fields two hours from Buenos Aires.
US Fed official urges caution but says could back October cut
A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday indicated he could back another interest rate cut later this month, while urging a meeting-by-meeting approach going forward.
US Treasury chief to speak with China counterpart as tensions flare
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to speak Friday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, an official from President Donald Trump's administration told AFP -- as Washington works to rally allies to respond to Beijing's rare earth curbs.
Stocks slide even as fears over banks, trade war ease
Global stocks mostly fell Friday even as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
US stocks rise as fears over banks, trade war ease
US stock markets rose Friday as concerns over bank loans and an escalation in the US-China trade war eased.
US puts plan to cut ship emissions in troubled waters
An international plan to cut emissions from ships hung in the balance on Friday as the United States urged countries to reject it and oil producers pushed for a delay.
Dozens injured at state funeral for Kenya opposition leader Odinga
Dozens were injured, many seriously, at the state funeral of Kenya's revered opposition leader Raila Odinga on Friday as crowds rushed to see his coffin, AFP journalists saw.
Stocks retreat as US credit fears pile on pressure
European and Asian stock markets Friday tracked losses on Wall Street as fresh credit market fears compounded worries about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown.
Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche
The ex-head of British supercar brand McLaren could take over as Porsche CEO, said the German sports car maker Friday, which is struggling with weak demand and a troubled EV shift.
Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes
Venezuela's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the third quarter, the country's central bank announced Thursday, but residents told AFP they are still struggling to make ends meet.
Stock markets fall with Wall St as US credit fears add to worries
Asian and European stocks tracked losses on Wall Street on Friday amid fresh credit market fears that compounded worries about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown.
Polish teens study in first drone class overseen by military
At a Polish military school, teenagers in military-style uniforms crowded around a 15-year-old classmate, pushing him to "search for Russians," as he hunted for targets on a drone simulator.
Maritime sector to decide on plan to cut emissions opposed by US
Member states of the International Maritime Organization will decide on Friday whether to formally adopt a plan to cut carbon emissions in the face of opposition from the United States.