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Oil surges, stocks sink as US reportedly eyes fresh Iran strikes
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Thailand opens extradition process for reporter sought by China
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Anne Carson: modern takes on Greek classics
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France struggles to wean social housing off gas
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Canada's Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
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Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war
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Ethiopia drones hit Eritrean troops in Tigray
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Sri Lanka appoints Kusal Mendis as Test captain
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Russian strike on buses kills 30 in frontline Ukrainian city
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Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
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Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist
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Alex Bodi pushes ahead with expansion: ALIX LASERS showroom planned for Bucharest
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Quarantine, unease and rumours: Russian city grapples with plague scare
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Fossil fuels off COP31 agenda as global output keeps rising
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Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand
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Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
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Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
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COP31 organisers say to seek 'ambitious' action with their text
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Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
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In Beijing, EU trade envoy says deficit with China 'unsustainable'
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Drone hits Yandex data centre, in first such attack on Russia
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Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
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Oil prices surge and stocks sink on fresh inflation worries
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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China
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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem
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From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn
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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries
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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
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North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations
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Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning
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Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis
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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
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'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
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The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi
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'A sun as black as my lungs': how corruption crucified a polluted Albania city
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The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
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Bad COP, worse COP? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
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Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz
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EU wants key sectors to use made-in-Europe AI
The EU on Wednesday told European businesses in critical sectors to ramp up their uptake of artificial intelligence and pushed for the bloc to cut its dependence on foreign AI providers.
Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel
Hamas said Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages as part of an agreement.
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Britain's storied Conservative party faces uncertain future
They were an electoral powerhouse, the party of political titans Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Benjamin Disraeli. But Britain's once-towering Conservatives end their annual meeting on Wednesday with their very future under threat.
US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.
NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.
On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois
Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials.
Trump talks up Canada trade deal chances with 'world-class' Carney
President Donald Trump said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney would be "very happy" after their trade talks at the White House Tuesday, but offered no immediate concessions on lifting steep US tariffs.
New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina's appointment of an army general as new prime minister was met with little enthusiasm in Madagascar Tuesday, as protesters gathered again ahead of a looming deadline set by the youth-led movement for a national strike.
EU wants to crack down on 'conversion therapy'
The European Union wants to clamp down on "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, the bloc's equality chief told AFP on Tuesday, but Brussels will stop short of introducing a ban on such practices.
Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel marked the second anniversary of the October 7 attack on Tuesday.
Trump talks up Canada deal chances with visiting PM
President Donald Trump struck a friendly tone with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Tuesday, hailing progress towards a trade deal but offering few concrete concessions on steep US tariffs.
Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday there was a "real chance" of a Gaza peace deal, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators held indirect talks on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack.
Senators accuse US attorney general of politicizing justice
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced fiery questioning Tuesday from senators who accuse her of transforming the Justice Department into a tool of President Donald Trump's efforts to target his perceived enemies.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to 'conversion therapy' ban for minors
The US Supreme Court was hearing a challenge on Tuesday by a Christian therapist to a Colorado law that bans "conversion therapy" for minors who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Italy's Gattuso expresses Gaza heartache ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel
Gennaro Gattuso said on Tuesday that that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifiers, one of which will be against Israel.
EU targets foreign steel to shield struggling sector
The EU unveiled proposals on Tuesday to double tariffs on foreign steel -- taking a leaf from US President Donald Trump's book in a bid to protect the bloc's struggling industry from cheap Chinese competition.
'Veggie burgers' face grilling in EU parliament
Championed by green advocates as much as mindful eaters, the days of plant-based "steaks" and "veggie burgers" may be numbered under plans up for a vote in the European Parliament on Wednesday.
Two years after Hamas attack, Israelis mourn at Nova massacre site
Two years after Hamas gunmen attacked the Nova festival in southern Israel, the desert site stands as both grave and shrine, where the living come to mourn the dead.
UK's Starmer condemns pro-Palestinian protests on Oct 7 anniversary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged students to skip pro-Palestinian protests planned for the second anniversary on Tuesday of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack in Israel, suggesting they were disrespectful.
Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say
Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament, reports said Tuesday.
Canadian PM to visit White House to talk tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is slated to visit Washington again Tuesday in hopes of convincing President Donald Trump to ease US tariffs that are negatively impacting Canada's economy.
China exiles in Thailand lose hope, fearing Beijing's long reach
With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre.
Israel marks October 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war
Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US proposed peace plan.
Colombia's armed groups 'expanding,' warns watchdog
Colombia's once-weakened armed groups are growing their power again, the country's ombudswoman told AFP Monday, as the country heads toward its most violent year in a decade.
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Greta Thunberg lands in Greece with expelled Gaza flotilla activists
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Greece on Monday alongside scores of fellow campaigners expelled from Israel after trying to ship aid to Gaza, AFP journalists saw.
Macron gives outgoing French PM final chance to salvage government
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu two days to salvage his administration, after the premier resigned following less than a month in office in a move that plunged the country further into a political crisis.
Illinois sues to block National Guard deployment in Chicago
The Democratic-led US state of Illinois filed suit on Monday to block President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.