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EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
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Stocks slide as oil sees volatile trading day over Iran war fears
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'Never again Bolsonaro': thousands march ahead of Brazil election runoff
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
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After botched execution, US woman was nearly taken off life support before revival
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Five children among 28 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
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Searing AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens London film festival
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Odell Beckham Jr signs with Minnesota Vikings
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Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union
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Saudi Arabia says three dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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Golf star Rahm quitting LIV tour over 'unacceptable' terms
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Trump plans to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
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Thousands march fearing return of a Bolsonaro presidency in Brazil
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WHO says cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports
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French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters
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After botched execution, US woman is awake and shackled to bed
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Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from 'slumber'
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New Zealand fly-half Mo'unga ruled out of Australia Tests
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Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bio-weapon
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Protests in major Turkish city after mayor defects to Erdogan party
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Five children among 26 killed in Ukraine after Russian strikes
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Climate change strips island's title of largest penguin colony: study
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Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
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Rubio says West must choose between national power or decline
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US woman who survived botched execution is awake and speaking
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Russia's plague scare: What we know
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From 1800s to modern pharma: a Nobel-winning chemistry quest
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French luxury giant to fund redevelopment of two Paris streets: city hall
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Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'
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Trump wants to turn Florida golf course into presidential retreat
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Russia warns of 'false' information as second plague case reported
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Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold defects to Erdogan party
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IEA ready to release more oil reserves if necessary
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Children among heavy casualties in Ukraine after Russian strikes
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HSBC 'consults' over UK unit job cuts amid AI adoption
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Court orders German ex-spy chief kept in jail after spying, treason arrest
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UK court quashes five ex-traders' Libor rate rigging convictions
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Guinea caps bottled water prices after sachets banned
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XM Receives “Global Customer Experience Leader Award 2026” at the TrustFinance Performance Awards
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Spared, married, hanged: the last weeks of Iranian protester Alireza Sepahi
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Stocks slide as oil climbs on Mideast flareup
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Nobel physics winner's pride at pioneering AI role
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Heavy casualties in Ukraine after Russian strikes
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IMF preparing El Nino assistance, concerned about AI bubble burst: chief to AFP
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French wine harvest set to hit historic low
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West must embrace 'national power' or face decline: Rubio
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Kyiv 'cannot agree' to EU membership limiting food exports: minister
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Shell refining margins reach record highs as wars hit supply
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Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030
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Former Spain, Barca winger Pedro retires from football
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Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'
Romania on Sunday strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with the foreign ministry summoning Moscow's ambassador over the incident.
'Palestine wins the Vuelta': Gaza demo halts cycling finale in Madrid
Waves of pro-Palestinian protesters washed over Madrid on Sunday for the Vuelta's final stage, bringing to a crescendo three weeks of upheaval over the Israeli-Premier Tech team's participation in clouds of smoke and tear gas.
India limit Pakistan to 127-9 in key Asia Cup T20 clash
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Fans set aside boycott calls to watch India-Pakistan cricket clash
Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must take a back seat.
Netanyahu says US alliance 'has never been stronger' as Rubio visits
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the strength of ties between the allies, days after an unprecedented Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar drew broad criticism.
Starmer says UK won't tolerate racial intimidation after far-right rally
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Netanyahu says US an 'extraordinary friend' during Rubio visit
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Spain PM 'proud' of pro-Palestinian protests at Vuelta
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Rubio visits Israel in aftermath of Qatar strike
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New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'
Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime minister, after "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor.
Rubio begins Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike
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UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen
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Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests
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Rubio to begin Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike
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US Fed poised for first rate cut of 2025 as political tension mounts
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Clashes with police after up to 150,000 gather at far-right UK rally
Clashes erupted in London Saturday and police made 25 arrests after up to 150,000 people massed for one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, organised by activist Tommy Robinson.
Romania, Poland, scramble aircraft as drones strike Ukraine
Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace Saturday, as Poland scrambled aircraft in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.
Netanayhu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top US diplomat Marco Rubio said hours ahead of his visit to Israel that its strike against Hamas in Qatar would not derail their alliance.
Belgium PM attends concert of Israeli conductor axed by festival
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Saturday he attended a concert by a German orchestra that was disinvited from a Belgian festival to show support for its Israeli conductor.
Rubio says Qatar strike 'not going to change' US-Israel ties
The United States is "not happy" about Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar, but the attack will not change Washington's allied status with Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday as he departed for the region.
Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge, visits wounded
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught, widow vows to carry on fight
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