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Outgoing Costa Rica leader secures top post in new cabinet
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Rubio plays down Trump attacks on pope before Vatican trip
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LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026
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Mexican BTS fans go wild as concerts grow near
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Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia
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Russian strikes kill 21 in Ukraine
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Suspected hantavirus cases to be evacuated from cruise ship
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G7 trade ministers meet, not expected to discuss US tariff threat
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Hollywood star Malkovich gets Croatian citizenship
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Mickelson pulls out of PGA Championship for family issues
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Wales rugby great Halfpenny to retire
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Rahm says player concessions needed to save LIV Golf
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Bowlers, Samson keep Chennai afloat in IPL playoff race
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Rolling Stones announce July 10 release of new album 'Foreign Tongues'
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Romania's pro-European PM ousted in no confidence vote
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France's Macron taps ex-aide to head central bank
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PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique
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Trump says he works out 'one minute a day' as he restores fitness award
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Russia hits Ukraine with deadly strikes as Zelensky denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'
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EU urges US to stick to tariff deal terms
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Hantavirus on the Hondius: what we know
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Rahm eligible for Ryder Cup after deal with European Tour
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Stocks rise, oil falls as traders eye earnings, US-Iran ceasefire
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Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown
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Colombian mine explosion kills nine
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Matthews latest England World Cup-winner out of Women's Six Nations
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Race to find port for cruise ship battling deadly rodent virus
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Celtic's O'Neill says Hearts' rise good for Scottish football
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Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico
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Vodafone to take full ownership of UK mobile operator
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Stocks advance, oil falls as traders eye US-Iran ceasefire
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Sabalenka ready to boycott Grand Slams over prize money
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Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24: military, local officials
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US trade gap widens in March as AI spending boosts imports
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US threatens 'devastating' response to any Iran attack on shipping
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Murphy warns snooker hopefuls to 'work harder' to match Chinese stars
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Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
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Romanian pro-EU PM loses no-confidence motion
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Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season
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Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup
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EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia
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German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports
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Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones
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Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz
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World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief
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Asian stocks drop amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire
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China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61
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China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral
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The Kremlin said on Thursday that a summit on Ukraine between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin was set for the "coming days" but Putin essentially ruled out including Ukraine's leader.
France strikes down return of banned bee-killing pesticide
France's top constitutional authority ruled Thursday that a move to allow the reintroduction of a pesticide harmful to the environment was unconstitutional.
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Netanyahu says Israel to control not govern Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to take full control of Gaza but does not intend to govern it, as his security cabinet convened on Thursday to discuss the country's war plans.
Swiss to seek more talks with US as 'horror' tariffs kick in
The Swiss government said Thursday it would pursue more talks with the United States after a last-gasp mission to Washington failed to stop a 39-percent tariff blow that businesses described as a "horror scenario".
'How much worse could it get?' Gazans fear full occupation
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Israel security cabinet to discuss Gaza war plans
Israel's security cabinet was set to meet on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla headed for the Palestinian territory.
UK pensioner, student arrested for backing Palestine Action
Pensioner Marji Mansfield never imagined she would end up suspected of terrorism for protesting against the banning of a pro-Palestinian group.
Israeli security cabinet to discuss future Gaza war plans
Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, local media reported, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla headed for the Palestinian territory.
Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days'
The Kremlin said Thursday that a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was set for the "coming days", both sides having already agreed the venue "in principle".
Influx of Afghan returnees fuels Kabul housing crisis
Weeks after he was forced to return from Iran, Mohammad Mohsen Zaryab was still searching for somewhere to live in Kabul, where rental prices have soared along with an influx of Afghans expelled from neighbouring countries.
Israeli security cabinet to hold talks over future Gaza war plans
Israel's security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory.
UK says first migrants held under return deal with France
The UK said Thursday it had detained the first migrants under a new "one-in, one-out" deal with France in which it can return people crossing the Channel on small boats.
Ukraine's funeral workers bearing the burden of war
At a funeral home in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, Svitlana Ostapenko paced around as she prepared the dead for their final journey.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact
Thailand and Cambodia agreed Thursday to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities along their border last month.
Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days', venue set: Kremlin
The Kremlin said Thursday that a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was set for the "coming days", with the two sides already having agreed the venue "in principle."
Swiss reel from 'horror scenario' after US tariff blow
Switzerland scrambled for answers Thursday after a last-gasp government mission to Washington failed to stop a 39-percent tariff blow from President Donald Trump, sparking job fears in what businesses called a "horror scenario".
Apple to hike investment in US to $600 bn over four years
Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Asian markets rise as traders look past Trump chip threat
Asian equities rose Thursday as investors looked past Donald Trump's threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on semiconductors, with optimism still high that the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next month.
Arrest warrant sought for South Korea's ex-first lady Kim
South Korean prosecutors on Thursday requested an arrest warrant for former first lady Kim Keon Hee, a day after questioning her over a litany of allegations, including bribery and stock manipulation.
Pacific microstate sells first passports to fund climate action
A remote Pacific nation has started selling passports to fund climate action, but is so far struggling to attract new citizens to the low-lying, largely barren island.
Markets rise as Trump chip exemptions boost tech giants
Asian equities rose Thursday, with big-name chip firms making big gains after Donald Trump said those investing in the United States would be exempted from a threatened 100-percent tariff on semiconductors.
Mexican authorities accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation
Officials in the southern Mexico state of Oaxaca accused sportswear giant Adidas of cultural appropriation after the fashion brand debuted sandals similar to a traditional design from the region.
Trump's 'dividend' promise for Americans leaves open questions
If Donald Trump is to be believed, millions of Americans could receive a financial slice of the fortunes generated by the US president's sweeping tariffs.
Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline looms
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars hours before another wave of duties takes effect.
Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'
Donald Trump said Wednesday he could meet with Vladimir Putin "very soon," following what the US president described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.
Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects cabinet decision to disarm it
Hezbollah said Wednesday that it would treat a Lebanese government decision to disarm the militant group "as if it did not exist", accusing the cabinet of committing a "grave sin".
Sudan says army destroys Emirati aircraft, killing 40 mercenaries
Sudan's air force has destroyed an Emirati aircraft carrying Colombian mercenaries as it landed at a paramilitary-controlled airport in Darfur, killing at least 40 people, the army-aligned state TV said Wednesday.
White House says Trump open to meeting Putin and Zelensky
Donald Trump could meet as early as next week with Vladimir Putin following what the US president described as "highly productive" talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.
Trump calls Putin-Witkoff talks 'highly productive' but sanctions still due
President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed talks between his envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine as "highly productive" but US officials said sanctions would still be imposed on Moscow's trading partners.
Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline approaches
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars just hours before another wave of duties takes effect.