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Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
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Indie game plunges players into sci-fi epic 'Battlestar Galactica'
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Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom
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Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know?
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Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack
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India rest Bumrah for one-off Test against Afghanistan
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G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'
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Ghana, Ivory Coast to clash in 2027 AFCON qualifying
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King Charles III makes unannounced visit to N. Ireland
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Ukraine war widow buries her daughers killed by Russia
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Power of Siberia 2: The giant gas pipeline Russia wants to build to China
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Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan
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Iran warns against renewed US attacks as Trump says held off assault
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France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
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England sweat on skipper Sciver-Brunt's fitness before T20 Women's World Cup
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Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
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Pakistan court sentences man to death for killing teen influencer
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Nicaragua's exiled Sergio Ramirez: Autocrats 'don't care' about novels
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Robertson and McGinn in Scotland squad bidding for World Cup breakthrough
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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling
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Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
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Long-running conflicts muddy DR Congo Ebola response
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Bayeux Tapestry to be shown flat for first time in London exhibit
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Albania appoint coach Rolando Maran as Sylvinho's successor
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Germany starts sale of bailed-out energy firm Uniper
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Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US
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Beijing says China, US should work together to promote AI governance
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Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death
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Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports
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WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak
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Seabird habitats shrink as ocean heats up: study
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Government encourages women to report rape in French star's assault probes
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Germany starts sales process for bailed-out energy firm Uniper
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Europe-China spacecraft launches to study Earth's 'invisible armour'
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Stellantis joins race to build mini-EVs for Europe
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How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?
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Malians tell of torture and killings by army, Russian fighters
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EU-China spacecraft takes off on mission to probe solar winds
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Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff
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'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach
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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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World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
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Stuttering Sabalenka seeks to set down marker at Roland Garros
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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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US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached, as Washington enters a fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran.
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US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of War
A US appeals court on Wednesday denied Anthropic's request to put on hold a move by the Pentagon to label it a supply chain risk, but ordered the AI startup's legal battle with the Department of War to be put on a fast track.
Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting
US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.
Trump makes up with Sahel juntas, with eye on US interests
After years of sidelining the Sahel's military rulers, the United States under President Donald Trump is shifting to engagement and prioritizing the quest for security and minerals over promotion of democracy.
Brazil's Chief Raoni backs Lula in elections
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Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte
US President Donald Trump held high-stakes talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte Wednesday, with the White House saying he would discuss the possibility of leaving the alliance after it failed to join the Iran war.
Tehran residents relieved but divided by Trump truce
While some Iranians in the capital Tehran fear the ceasefire with the United States will lead to nothing, others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of war.
Vance says up to Iran if it wants truce to 'fall apart' over Lebanon
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday urged Iran not to let the fragile ceasefire deal fall apart over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, days before he is due to lead talks with Tehran in Pakistan.
Scale of killing in Lebanon 'horrific': UN rights chief
The scale of the killing in Israeli strikes on Lebanon Wednesday is "horrific", the UN rights chief said, urging the international community to help end the unfolding "nightmare".
'Total victory' or TACO? Trump faces questions on Iran deal
Donald Trump claimed "total" victory after a ceasefire with Iran. But critics say the deal is a fresh example of their maxim that the tough-talking US president always "chickens out."
Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with Rutte: White House
US President Donald Trump will discuss the possibility of leaving NATO when he meets with the alliance's chief Mark Rutte on Wednesday, the White House said, accusing Washington's partners of "turning their back" on the American people.
In Trump war on Iran, tactical wins and long-term damage to US
Launching war on February 28, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would learn never to challenge the US military and called on the people to rise up against their unpopular cleric-led government.
In the heart of Beirut, buildings in flames and charred cars
Buildings in flames, charred cars, ambulance sirens wailing: in an instant, an Israeli strike turned one of Beirut's busiest arteries into a scene of devastation on Wednesday.
Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain
Only three ships risked crossing the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, highlighting the extreme caution about using the key waterway even though both the US and Iran have said the strategic chokepoint would reopen.
US, Iran ceasefire sees Israel's war goals left hanging
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has left Israel's principal war objectives largely unmet, analysts say, with Israeli opposition figures quick to denounce a major "strategic failure".
France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat
France is to ramp up explosive drone stocks by up to 400 percent by 2030, draft legislation showed Wednesday, as the country seeks to accelerate rearmament to face an aggressive Russia.
Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Red or black: Thai men tempt fate at military draft draw
Nearly 70 young Thai men sat on flimsy plastic chairs, faces tense as they waited to draw their fate from a jar -- an annual ritual deciding whether they will serve in the military.
Iran hits Gulf states after agreeing 'fragile' truce with US
US Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" Wednesday as several Gulf nations endured fresh attacks just hours after the rivals agreed a two-week ceasefire.
Australia PM welcomes Iran ceasefire, says Trump threats not 'appropriate'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday but said US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure had not been "appropriate".
North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, after reporting an "unidentified projectile" was launched from the Pyongyang area the previous day.
Taiwan opposition leader says China visit to sow 'seeds of peace'
Taiwan's opposition leader, a proponent of closer ties with Beijing, said on Wednesday she hoped to sow the "seeds of peace" during a rare visit to China.
Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA
It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Wednesday.
How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in two rounds: Seoul military
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles in two rounds on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, hours after reporting an "unidentified projectile" launched from the North's capital area the previous day.
Vietnam's To Lam bets big on building blitz
The world's largest stadium, Southeast Asia's biggest exhibition hall and hundreds of major road, aviation and energy projects -- Vietnam is building faster than ever in its self-proclaimed "era of national rise".
Pakistan to host US-Iran ceasefire talks Friday
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following the Mideast ceasefire announcement.
Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards East Sea
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, hours after reporting an "unidentified projectile" launched from the North's capital area the previous day.