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Power restored across Cuba after third outage in two weeks
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Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham
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France in 'very worrying' drought: minister
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Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount
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Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
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Germany's BASF lifts forecasts but Mideast war casts shadow
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European stocks drop as oil prices rise
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Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss
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Broad says England need extra ODI seamer after India defeat
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Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
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Myanmar leader to visit Thailand next month: Thai FM to AFP
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UN says Sudan resources fuel civil war
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Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
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Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs
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Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke weed
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India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
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Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
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US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
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AI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML
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'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
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Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits
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France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
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US renews blockade, trades strikes with Iran over Hormuz strait
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Australian swimmer O'Callaghan reveals she has spinal fractures
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Australian PM says to enact laws to govern AI
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Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
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China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
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AI ignites 'ignored sector' for Japan chipmaker Kioxia
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Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears
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Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal
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Duped or spun with juju: how sex trade trafficks Nigerian women
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UK announces social media curfew for older teens
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France fireworks fizzle as Spain advance to World Cup final
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Italy court to rule in deadly bridge collapse case
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Gibraltar and Spain end border checks
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Tuchel unfazed by history ahead of England v Argentina World Cup semi
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UK climate now hotter, sunnier: weather agency
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Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final
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Rice declared fit to start for England in World Cup semi-final
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European stock markets retreat after positive start to year
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US President Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel and will announce the move as soon as Friday, according to US media.
Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among $400 mn assets
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China says 'determined' to open up to world in 2025
China is "determined" to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Asian shares rise defying slow Wall Street start to 2025
Asian markets gained on Friday, bucking retreats on Wall Street as the dollar advanced and markets reopened following the New Year's holiday.
'You need to be happy': graffiti encourages Cuban self-reflection
Graffiti on walls around Havana telling Cubans "you need to be happy" has encouraged introspection and inspiration in a country where censorship has forced many street artists to emigrate or abandon their work.
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Global stocks began 2025 in muted fashion while the dollar advanced Thursday as markets gird for a much heavier news flow later in January with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Nick Clegg leaves Meta global policy team
Former British deputy prime minister Nick Clegg said Thursday he is stepping down from his role as president of Meta's global affairs and will be replaced by Republican stalwart Joel Kaplan.
Tesla reports lower 2024 auto deliveries, missing forecast
Tesla reported a dip in full-year auto sales Thursday, missing a company forecast in a sign of rising electric vehicle competition in China and other markets.
Wall Street lifts spirits after Asia starts year in red
Wall Street made a positive start to the year Monday, shrugging off falls in Asia as investors await planned tariffs from US president-elect Donald Trump, adding to China's economic struggles.
Most UK doctors suffer from 'compassion fatigue': poll
Seven out of 10 UK family doctors are worn out and suffering from "compassion fatigue", finding it hard to empathise with their patients, a poll published Thursday said.
US mulls new restrictions on Chinese drones
The United States is considering new rules to address risks posed by drones with tech from foreign adversaries like China and Russia, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Wall Street dons early green after Asia starts year in red
Wall Street made a positive start to the year Monday, shrugging off falls on Asian markets as investors await planned tariffs from US president-elect Donald Trump, adding to China's economic struggles.
Stock markets begin new year with losses
Major European and Asian stock markets began 2025 in the red as investors await planned tariffs from US president-elect Donald Trump, adding to China's economic struggles.
Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
Leading Chinese electric car maker BYD's vehicle sales surged in 2024, the company said in a statement, as the firm grows its overseas presence.
Asian stocks begin year on cautious note
Asian stocks began 2025 mostly in the red on Thursday after worries about US interest rates, tariffs, and China's economy gave Wall Street the holiday blues for a fourth straight session.
Asia stocks begin year on cautious note
Asian stocks began 2025 mostly in the red on Thursday after worries about US interest rates, tariffs and China's economy gave Wall Street the holiday blues for a fourth straight session.
Power restored to most of Puerto Rico: utility
Power was restored to most of Puerto Rico Wednesday after a major blackout plunged the island into darkness on New Year's Eve, the US territory's electric utility said.
Finnish police probing seven sailors over cut cables
Finnish police said Tuesday that seven sailors from the Eagle S tanker suspected of last week cutting an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia are targets of a sabotage investigation and have been banned from leaving the country.
Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect
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End of Russian gas via Ukraine sparks unease in eastern Europe
Ukraine's decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent's east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation.
Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve
A major power outage plunged much of Puerto Rico into darkness on New Year's Eve, with the US island territory's electric utility saying restoration could take up to two days.
US stocks slip as European markets ring out year with gains
Wall Street stocks slid Tuesday to close the year on a gloomy note but Europe's main stock markets advanced, as all eyes turn to 2025 and the impact that the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump will have on the global economy.
Syria's de facto leader meets minority Christians
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met with senior Christian clerics on Tuesday, amid calls on the Islamist chief to guarantee minority rights after seizing power earlier this month.
Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
Panama on Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the United States' handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone overshadowed by President-elect Donald Trump's threat to demand control be returned to Washington.
US, European stock markets look to ring out year with gains
Wall Street stocks moved higher on Tuesday, looking to ring out the year with gains as did Europe's main stock markets, as all eyes turn to 2025 and the impact that the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump will have on the global economy.
US farmers fret over Trump's deportation plans
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Global markets rode AI, interest rate roller coaster in 2024
Despite political upheavals, stock markets and bitcoin smashed records in 2024, fuelled by investor enthusiasm for AI, falling interest rates, and hopes of tax cuts.