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Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
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Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban
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Japan economy grows faster than expected in first quarter
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'Little' Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final
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Villa inspired by former heroes as they target Europa League glory
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Irrepressible Sinner primed for career Grand Slam at Roland Garros
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China market for Nvidia AI chips to open 'over time': Huang
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Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead
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Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom
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Fans of historic DC park wary of Trump plan to 'beautify' city
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As bee population collapses, US apiarists fear research cuts
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Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites
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Campaigners warn Italy's gutted rape bill could help assailants
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Libyan ex-prison boss faces ICC war crimes hearing
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Argentine scientists lay first traps in hantavirus hunt
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Star of Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar admits: 'I was never a priest'
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Harry Styles fans to splash over £1 bn on London concerts: Barclays
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Bolivia protest sees violent clashes, looting in La Paz
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Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement
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Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead
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US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
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Aussie Scott officially set for 100th straight major at US Open
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Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at end of the season - reports
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Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
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World Cup winner Pavard confirms Marseille exit
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Trump says holding off on new Iran attack
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
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Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions
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After mayor's murder, Mexico battles to bring peace
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Trump admin creates $1.7 bln fund to compensate allies prosecuted under Biden
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Pelicans name Mosley as coach, two weeks after Magic firing
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Hyderabad qualify for IPL play-offs along with Gujarat
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'Girl in the River Main' identified 25 years on, father arrested
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Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
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Judge allows gun as evidence in Mangione healthcare exec murder trial
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First attack on Arab nuclear site sends warning to Gulf, US
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Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low
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Andalusia setback highlights weakness of Spain's ruling Socialists
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India's Adani to pay $275 mn settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations
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Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gain
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UK Labour leadership hopeful reopens Brexit debate
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Trump says Iran violated truce as doubt surrounds peace talks
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of having repeatedly violated a temporary truce due to expire soon, with new peace talks mired in doubt after Tehran said it had not yet sent a delegation.
Djibouti president re-election confirmed with 97% of vote
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh was officially confirmed as winner of a sixth straight election with a final tally of 97.01 percent of the vote, the Constitutional Council said Tuesday.
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Downing Street exerted pressure to OK Mandelson: sacked UK official
Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs Tuesday.
Pope visits Equatorial Guinea on last stop of Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday arrived in Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his African tour, where his increasingly vocal defences of human rights will be closely watched in one of the most closed-off states on the continent.
German investor morale lowest in over 3 years on Iran war fallout
German investor morale slid to its lowest level in over three years in April, a survey showed Tuesday, as the Middle East war threatens to snuff out a tentative recovery in Europe's top economy.
FedEx faces French 'genocide' complaint over Israel cargoes
American logistics giant FedEx has been targeted in France by a legal complaint alleging "complicity in the crime of genocide" over claims it transported parts for Israeli aircraft involved in bombing Gaza.
Russia, North Korea connect road bridge ahead of summer opening
Russia and North Korea held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the countries, set to open for traffic this summer, Moscow said.
'Strangled': Pakistan faces economic imperative in Iran war peace push
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US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo
The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan.
Democrats eye Virginia gains in war with Trump over US voting map
Virginia votes Tuesday in a referendum that could hand Democrats four extra seats in the US House of Representatives, turning President Donald Trump's redistricting push into a potential liability for Republicans in upcoming midterm elections.
Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes
Oil prices fell on Tuesday while most stocks rose on lingering hopes for a deal to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran said it had not decided whether to attend peace talks.
Canadian tourist killed, 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting
A Canadian woman was shot dead and 13 others were hurt in a shooting Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said.
El Salvador's missing thousands buried by official indifference
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Trump's Fed chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve, will vow to protect central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing Tuesday, according to remarks seen by AFP.
Israel PM vows 'harsh action' against soldier vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "harsh action" on Monday against a soldier caught on camera vandalising a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.
Oil jumps on Hormuz tensions, stocks mostly retreat
US and European stocks reversed Monday as oil prices surged over fears hostilities could resume in the weeks-long Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following its brief reopening.
Trump Fed chair pick to vow interest rate independence at key hearing
Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve, will stress his dedication to central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial confirmation hearing Tuesday, according to prepared remarks seen by AFP.
Pope Leo blasts 'exploitation' as he wrap up tour of resource-rich Angola
Pope Leo XIV condemned exploitation and corruption by the rich and powerful during a visit Monday to Angola's diamond-rich but impoverished northeast, returning to a theme of his 11-day tour of Africa.
UK PM denies misleading MPs, says officials hid Mandelson info
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday denied misleading parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington, and accused officials of deliberately hiding information that the Labour politician had been denied security clearance.
Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz
Traffic once again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington imposed separate blockades, with Iranian vessels continuing to test the US shutdown, tracking data showed Monday.
Erdogan vows new measures after deadly Turkey school shootings
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that his government would introduce sweeping measures, including restrictions on gun ownership, after two school shootings last week that shocked Turkey.
UK's Starmer admits should never have named Mandelson as US envoy
Embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he had been wrong to appoint Labour politician Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington, seeking to quell anger over a scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's long-time associate.
Iran says 'no decision' yet on joining new round of US peace talks
Iran said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States on Monday, casting uncertainty on a push to stop the Middle East war from resuming.
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