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Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds in South Korea
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UN warns of strong looming El Nino
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France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave
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Hunt for last signs of life in Venezuela quake zone
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Drones spot sharks 73 times in two days off Sydney beaches
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Asian markets rise as beaten-down tech stocks enjoy bounce
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Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral
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David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup
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Mbappe's French juggernaut face Paraguay, eye World Cup quarter-finals
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Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit: reports
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Wallabies riding wave of patriotic support against Ireland
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All Blacks return to Christchurch 'a blessing', says Savea
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Belgium opens up Congo archives amid global minerals race
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'Not a museum': Slovak UNESCO village strains under tourism
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Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist
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DR Congo opposition builds against presidential third-term bid
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Death toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to 30
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China sports brands score NBA stars to assist global ambitions
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El Nino set to be strong, UN warns
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Man dies after setting self ablaze outside UN in New York: police
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'Inspired millions': Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end
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VAR 'taking joy' from football says Croatia coach Dalic after loss
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Death toll hits 10 in Thai monk procession crash
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Afghans come home but risk exclusion without any ID
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Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling
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'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death
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'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations
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Japan face Italy without banned coach Jones
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Tajik names for Tajik babies: strict rules leave parents stranded
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Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown
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From ketchup to car parts, Cuba gets private sector makeover
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AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
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'Not easy, but not impossible': Iraq's film industry sees slow revival
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Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
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Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash
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Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico
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'I was just missing a goal,' says Spain's Yamal
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Ukraine, Russia vow escalation as strikes on Kyiv kill 27
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'Royal wedding': Epic Swift-Kelce fairytale marriage begins
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Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach
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France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup
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Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4
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Sciver-Brunt and Knight send England into Women's T20 World Cup final
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Scaloni warns Argentina that Cape Verde success 'no accident'
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Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia
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Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
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Emotional Dimitrov enjoys redemptive Wimbledon win over Mensik
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Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway
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New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce fairytale wedding
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Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue.
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Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the previous night, hours after he said negotiations to end the Middle East war were in their final stages.
Peru election chief tells AFP count could take two weeks
The head of Peru's election authority told AFP that the results of Sunday's presidential election may not be known for a fortnight, dashing hopes of a quick resolution to the ultra-tight race.
Somali government deeply regrets axing of referee from World Cup
The Somali government expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday after award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from entering the United States and dropped from officiating at the World Cup.
Scotland First Minister vows to help fans refused entry for World Cup in US
Scotland's First Minister has vowed to do "all I can to help" after some Scottish football fans were reportedly denied entry into the United States for the World Cup.
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boost
The US trade deficit shrank slightly in April, government data showed Tuesday, with energy exports bolstered by a supply crunch following war in the Middle East.
One shot as Kenyan protests at US Ebola centre turn violent
At least one person was shot as Kenyan police fought violent running battles with protesters Tuesday over an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.
What we know about Xi's visit to North Korea
President Xi Jinping concluded a visit to North Korea on Tuesday, after meetings with Kim Jong Un that the Chinese leader said reached an "important consensus" on building ties.
Kenyan police fire tear gas, make arrests at US Ebola centre protest
Kenyan protesters and police clashed Tuesday as officers fired tear gas at hundreds of people demonstrating against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town and made several arrests, AFP journalists saw.
Left-winger beats Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff: media
Left-wing candidate Nithya Raman will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayor's runoff in November, knocking the Republican candidate backed by President Donald Trump out of the race, US media projected.
Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.
Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the Middle East, after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities that threatened to reignite the months-long war.
French justice minister refuses to resign over girl killing case
France's justice minister Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing.
Bolivian president says 'narcoterrorists' behind crippling protests
Bolivia's embattled president on Monday signaled dwindling patience for protests that have paralyzed the country, moving closer to enacting a state of emergency that would allow the military to intervene.
Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
US President Donald Trump was booed ahead of the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight security at the storied New York venue.
Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from entering the United States, world football's governing body FIFA said on Monday.
Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths
Brazil said Monday it was temporarily suspending use of the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths.
Leftist takes lead in Peru's too-close-to-call presidential runoff
Leftist Roberto Sanchez pulled ahead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori for the first time since counting began.
France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet project
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation.
Bolivia protests: president warns 'narcoterrorists' days numbered
Bolivia's embattled president on Monday signalled dwindling patience for protests that have paralysed the country, moving closer to enacting a state of emergency that would allow the military to intervene.
Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
Iran and Israel said on Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war.
Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals
New York's fabled Madison Square Garden will go into virtual lockdown Monday as police throw a tight security cordon around the venue where President Donald Trump is attending game three of the NBA Finals with his hometown Knicks.
Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.
Iran halts Israel operation after first post-truce clash
Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between the foes since a shaky ceasefire began, but warned it could inflict a more "crushing" response.
UK govt warns big tech over nude images sent by children
Tech giants must stop children in Britain from being able to send and receive nude images on their devices, or be forced to do so by law, the government said Monday.
Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war
Airlines are facing surging fuel costs from the war in the Middle East but executives say they are more concerned about taxes and regulations deemed too restrictive that could further crimp their bottom lines.
Iran, Israel exchange fire in first clash since truce
Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of war on hold, sparking fears the escalation could spark a new full-scale conflict.
China's Xi in North Korea for rare visit
China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he met an emboldened Kim Jong Un who has drawn closer to Moscow while expanding his country's nuclear weapons programme.
Armenia PM wins vote, cementing Westward tilt
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, a victory seen as endorsement of the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference.