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Haze pushes Kuala Lumpur, Singapore into world's most polluted cities
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Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
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Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight
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Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
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Truth commission on Sweden's Sami people seeks redress
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Swift concert attack plan convict fails to get Disney damages
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Energy costs spark inflation surges in France, Italy
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Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
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South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
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Indonesia razes poolside prison 'villas' where whisky, TVs seized
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
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Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows
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French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs
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What we know about the North Korean POW dispute
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South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
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Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
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Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: research
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Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school
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Lost shark becomes viral star in South Korea
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Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush
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Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya
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Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
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North Korean leader 'extremely obese': Seoul spy agency
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G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity
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Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins
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India's fat dog vote goes viral
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Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir in hospital for observation
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Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
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'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history
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The eight stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
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Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup
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Thieves swipe drugs under nose of Fiji police, swap with flour
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Bangladesh women lose ground after quota reform
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South Korea demands North apologise for DMZ mine blasts
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Vietnam admits 'differing opinions' on Hanoi development
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In Nepal's flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned
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Stocks temper gains as oil pares heavy losses, US data in focus
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US Supreme Court lifts limits on third-country deportations
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New Zealand denies breaching climate commitments to EU
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Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
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Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile
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Paw-fect candidate: Australia finds new koala rescue dog
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Pirate island's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline
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One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: monitor
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With elections ahead, Latvia's Russian-speakers reject Moscow's help
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North Korea denies South's claim it was apparently behind DMZ mine blasts
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Ex-PM Thaksin apologises over massacre in southern Thailand
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Germany may face long wait for new government after vote
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Big turnout expected for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader
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Trump shakes transatlantic alliance with Russia pivot
Donald Trump's sudden shift on Ukraine has shaken the transatlantic alliance to its core. Now European leaders are crossing that same ocean in a desperate bid to shore it up.
Israel delays Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its "humiliating ceremonies" while releasing Israeli hostages.
Argentina's Milei praises Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Argentine President Javier Milei met with Donald Trump on the sidelines of a gathering of US conservatives Saturday, where he praised his American counterpart's reciprocal tariffs plans that have shocked trading partners.
Trump says US wants return on Ukraine aid money
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was trying to get money back for the billions of dollars sent to support Ukraine's war against Russia.
Germany on eve of vote expected to see far-right surge
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of crucial elections in which conservatives are favoured to win despite the dramatic rise of the far-right AfD.
Milei says welcomes Trump plan for reciprocal tariffs
Argentine President Javier Milei plans to join the reciprocal tariff plan of Donald Trump, he told an approving crowd of US conservatives at a convention near Washington on Saturday.
Israel stalls Palestinians' release after six Gaza hostages freed
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed from Gaza under a fragile truce that is nearing the end of its first phase.
Israel suspends prisoner release after six Gaza hostages freed: sources
Israeli officials said the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners due Saturday has been delayed, after six hostages were freed under a fragile Gaza truce that is nearing the end of its first phase.
Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
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Londoners march in support of Ukraine to mark three years of war
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Hamas frees 6 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed six Israeli hostages, the last living captives to be released under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.
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US urges backing of 'simple' resolution as Trump calls for Putin-Zelensky talks
The United States urged UN members to back its "simple, historic" resolution on the Ukraine war, which diplomatic sources said omits mention of Kyiv's territory occupied by Russia.
Hamas frees 2 Israeli hostages in latest transfer under truce
Palestinian militants on Saturday freed two Israeli hostages, among the last live captives eligible for release under the first phase of a fragile truce that is also expected to see Palestinian prisoners released.
Bibas family says mother's remains home, ahead of Gaza hostage-prisoner swap
The family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirmed on Saturday receipt of her remains, just ahead of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire.
New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drill
A Chinese naval cruiser fired live rounds Saturday during a task force drill in the sea between Australia and New Zealand, government officials said, prompting an alert to commercial air traffic.
Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches.
Bibas mother confirmed dead as Gaza hostage-prisoner swap set to go ahead
Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas's community confirmed her death Saturday after new remains were returned from Gaza, as the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead.
Gaza hostage-prisoner swap set to go ahead after row over bodies
The seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead on Saturday, despite an outpouring of grief and anger in Israel after Hamas returned the remains of two child hostages without their mother's.
Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.