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Stocks mostly rise as traders ignore AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St
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Acclaimed Iraqi film explores Saddam Hussein's absurd birthday rituals
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On rare earth supply, Trump for once seeks allies
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Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise
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Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier
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Can Ilia Malinin fulfil his promise at the Winter Olympics?
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CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract
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UNESCO recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's city
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Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks
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WTO must 'reform or die': talks facilitator
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Doctors hope UK archive can solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery
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Stocks swing following latest AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St
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Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener
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Britain's ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home: BBC
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Coach plots first South Africa World Cup win after Test triumph
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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit
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Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
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Whack-a-mole: US academic fights to purge his AI deepfakes
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Love in a time of war for journalist and activist in new documentary
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'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale
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Seahawks kid Cooper Kupp seeks new Super Bowl memories
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Thousands of Venezuelans march to demand Maduro's release
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AI, manipulated images falsely link some US politicians with Epstein
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Move on, says Trump as Epstein files trigger probe into British politician
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Arteta backs Arsenal to build on 'magical' place in League Cup final
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Evil Empire to underdogs: Patriots eye 7th Super Bowl
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UBS grilled on Capitol Hill over Nazi-era probe
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Guardiola 'hurt' by suffering caused in global conflicts
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Marseille do their work early to beat Rennes in French Cup
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Colombia's Petro, Trump hail talks after bitter rift
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Trump signs spending bill ending US government shutdown
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Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
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Leverkusen sink St Pauli to book spot in German Cup semis
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'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds
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Milan close gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna
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No US immigration agents at Super Bowl: security chief
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NASA Moon mission launch delayed to March after test
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'You are great': Trump makes up with Colombia's Petro in fireworks-free meeting
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Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s
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X hits back after France summons Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe
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LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official
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Russia resumes large-scale Ukraine strikes in glacial weather
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US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown
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US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course
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UK police launching criminal probe into ex-envoy Mandelson
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US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
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Chomsky sympathized with Epstein over 'horrible' press treatment
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French prosecutors stick to demand for five-year ban for Le Pen
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Russia's economic growth slowed to 1% in 2025: Putin
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Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up
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US ends protection for Somalis amid escalating migrant crackdown
The United States said Tuesday it would end a special protected status for Somalis, telling them they must leave the country by mid-March under an escalating crackdown on the community.
Oil prices surge following Trump's Iran tariff threat
The price of oil surged around three percent on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on anyone trading with Iran, sparking expectations the threat will restrict supplies of crude.
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Davos braces for Trump's 'America First' onslaught
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding.
Davos elite, devotees of multilateralism, brace for Trump
All eyes will be on Donald Trump next week as politicians and business leaders head to the World Economic Forum, wondering how to square the mercurial US leader with the Davos creed of open markets and multilateralism.
US consumer inflation holds steady as affordability worries linger
US consumer inflation was steady in December as analysts expected, government data showed Tuesday, capping a year in which affordability worries flared while President Donald Trump's tariffs weighed on the economy.
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon
South Korean prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 2024 declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into chaos.
Le Pen appeal trial opens with French presidential bid at stake
The appeal trial of Marine Le Pen opened Tuesday, with the French far-right leader hoping to overthrow a graft conviction and save her 2027 run for president.
Sudan 'lost all sources of revenue' in the war: finance minister to AFP
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Takaichi says urged S. Korea's Lee to help 'ensure regional stability'
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Tuesday to help "ensure regional stability", as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.
South Korean prosecutors set to demand heavy sentence for Yoon
South Korean prosecutors are expected to call on Tuesday for either life in prison or the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law over a year ago.
Honduras electoral authorities reject vote recount
Honduras electoral authorities rejected Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November's election won by Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura.
Trump announces tariffs on Iran trade partners as protest toll rises
US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests has killed at least 648 people.
Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goal
US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal.
Australia's ambassador to US leaving post, marked by Trump rift
Australia said Tuesday its ambassador to the United States is leaving after a three-year tenure overshadowed by President Donald Trump's verdict on him: "I don't like you either."
US stocks at records despite early losses on Fed independence angst
Wall Street stocks finished at new records Monday, shrugging off worries about a US criminal probe of the Federal Reserve that initially weighed on equities.
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.
Trump sets meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader, Caracas under pressure
Washington announced Monday Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week as pressure grew on the interim leadership in Caracas to speed up the release of political prisoners.
NATO, Greenland vow to boost Arctic security after Trump threats
NATO and Greenland's government on Monday said they intended to work on strengthening the defence of the Danish autonomous territory, hoping to dissuade US President Donald Trump from trying to seize the island.
Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House
US President Donald Trump is considering air strikes on Iran to stop a crackdown on protesters, the White House said Monday, adding that people were being "killed on the streets."
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine warns of protests if polls rigged
Uganda's opposition leader told AFP on Monday that he would call for protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this week's election and said he would welcome an intervention by the United States.
Cuba denies being in talks with Trump on potential deal
Cuba's leader on Monday reacted defiantly to President Donald Trump's threats to "make a deal" or pay the price in the aftermath of key ally Nicolas Maduro's ouster in a US military raid.
Venezuela releases more political prisoners as pressure builds
Venezuela said Monday it had freed dozens more political prisoners as rights groups questioned the numbers and family members clamored for speedier releases after the US military ouster of long-term autocrat Nicolas Maduro.
Iran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest toll
Iranian authorities on Monday sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies in the wake of protests on a scale unprecedented in recent years, as alarm grew over a deadly crackdown.
Kyiv buries medic killed in Russian drone strike
Three days after Sergiy Smolyak was ripped apart in a Russian drone attack, his granddaughter -- wearing a pink winter snowsuit -- sat in silence before his open coffin in a golden-domed cathedral in Kyiv.
UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery
UK media regulator Ofcom on Monday launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X over its AI chatbot Grok's image creation feature that has been used to produce sexualised deepfakes.
Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the US Justice Department is probing the Federal Reserve, raising fears over the central bank's independence against President Donald Trump's push for lower rates.
Iran says 'prepared for war' as alarm grows over protest toll
Iran's foreign minister said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily over a crackdown on protests that activists fear has killed hundreds.
India and Germany eye defence industry boost to ties
India and Germany are looking to boost defence industry cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday after hosting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his home state of Gujarat.