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Zuckerberg skewered again on screen in 'The Social Reckoning'
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Big guns back for Australia's Rugby League World Cup defence
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Fiji urges 'just' climate transition, financing at pre-COP gathering
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Braves rock Dodgers to level series, Brewers win thriller
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Thailand's Jeeno overcomes late wobble to win Lotte Championship
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Most Asia stocks rally as 'Goldilocks' jobs data ease rate fears
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Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lula
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Sunken Silk Road city reveals Central Asia's lost history
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EU, China to hold Beijing talks to avert trade war
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Three years on, Israeli rescuer cannot escape October 7
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Bolsonaro edges past Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off
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Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens
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Rubio visits Iceland as US boosts Arctic presence
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US Supreme Court hears bid to shut the door on climate suits
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Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off
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Chourio walk-off single lifts Brewers over Padres
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Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Chiefs keep winning
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Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in near-done Brazil vote count
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Pacific nations take centre stage at 'pre-COP' climate summit
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Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in partial Brazil poll results
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Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus
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Titan FX Launches Second “Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” Brand Commercial Featuring Keisuke Honda
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Portugal move into Nations League knockout stage, Germany held
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Patriots inflict first Bills defeat as Rams surge late
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Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarters
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Brazil's Indigenous back Lula as El Nino fuels forest fires
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Bosnian Serb strongman claims election win, thanks Trump and Putin
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Brazil braces for results of election battle between Lula and Bolsonaro
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Israel wear black armbands in Ireland tie over Hamas attack
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Indians protest election chief ahead of top court hearing
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'I fear it could drag on': anxiety takes hold in Ethiopian city wrested from rebels
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'Verity' kills, Cruise bombs in N. American movie theaters
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Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro face off in knife-edge election
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Colts top Commanders in NFL London game
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UK Green party adopts 'Zionism is racism' policy
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Hundreds of schools to shut Monday as student protests rock France
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Rio favela residents vote with little hope
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Three previous two-time Arc de Triomphe winners
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Evenepoel puts worlds 'disappointment' to bed with European crown
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'Champion' Daryz wins second successive Arc in fine style
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Two-time winning Arc trainer Rouget bows out in emotional farewell
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Daryz wins second successive Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
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Battling Djokovic stuns top seed Zverev at China Open
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England's seven-goal spree sends message to Euro rivals: Kane
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Spy chief Clayton, the Trump loyalist tech bosses trust on AI
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Trump confirms national intelligence chief as new AI czar
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UK's Glastonbury festival tickets sell out in 45 minutes
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Up to 500 French schools to be totally or partly closed Monday: minister
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Two dead in Catalonia due to torrential rains: Spanish officials
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Sydney Roosters edge Knights in tense NRL grand final
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Police used tear gas and water cannon on Thursday against protesters outside the parliament in Albania, where a tourism project linked to the Trump family has sparked outrage.
Ships avoid Ukrainian grain ports after Russian attacks
Shipping companies have suspended services to Ukraine's Black Sea ports following mounting Russian attacks on the coast, officials said Thursday.
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US trade envoy to make tariff announcement as 10% duty soon expires
The United States is set to make an announcement on tariffs later Thursday, the White House said, hours before President Donald Trump's 10-percent global duty is due to expire.
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel -- throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed.
US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
Iran and the United States vowed on Thursday to step up attacks, after Tehran's Houthi allies struck Saudi shipping and sent oil prices soaring.
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear programme would be contingent on the kingdom's recognition of Israel, a move long sought by Washington but resisted by Riyadh.
ECB opens door to September rate-hike as Iran war flares up
The European Central Bank on Thursday kept its key deposit rate unchanged at 2.25 percent but opened the door to a rise in September as fresh fighting in the Middle East threatens to send prices higher.
Italy's far-right line up to defend jeweller who killed robbers
A jeweller convicted for killing armed robbers after they left his shop has far-right deputies in Italy falling over themselves to defend him ahead of next year's general election.
Ford and Geely to form joint venture at struggling Spain plant
US carmaker Ford and China's Geely will create a joint venture at Ford's troubled Valencia plant in eastern Spain, where they plan to produce four new models for the European market, the companies said on Thursday.
Russia warns US against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Washington against making "unacceptable" arms deliveries to Ukraine during a Thursday meeting in Manila with US counterpart Marco Rubio, Moscow said.
India's angry Gen Z protesters say Modi must fix accountability
Student protests in India demanding education reforms grew on Thursday despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing a crackdown following a string of exam paper leaks.
New UK PM announces tax cut for struggling pubs
The UK government Thursday announced a tax cut for struggling pubs, clubs and live music venues as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to ease the cost of living crisis.
Supporters flood India's 'cockroach' protesters with food
Supporters from across India are literally feeding "cockroach" education-reform protesters camped in the capital, sending a deluge of pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and tea.
Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam leaks that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government.
Iran vows to continue strikes in Mideast war
Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the Middle East war spread to new fronts with Tehran's Houthi allies attacking Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
French Jewish DJ sues after activists disrupt stage show: lawyer
A French Jewish DJ who has become embroiled in the latest cultural boycott campaign linked to Israel's war in Gaza has filed a complaint against campaigners who disrupted one of her appearances last weekend, her lawyer said Thursday.
Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government.
Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate
The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organization in deep crisis.
South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators
South Korean investigators raided the election commission on Thursday over indications its officials falsified vote turnout figures in June local elections, a spokesman told AFP.
Surrounded by militias, Sudanese fear endless cycle of war
In Sudan's capital, young militiamen, some no older than 15, ride around in pickup trucks mounted with missiles: a familiar sight to civilians who remember how the current war began.
In Ghana, one man's race to save critically endangered fish
As dawn breaks over Ghana's Atlantic coast, artisanal fishing boats return to shore with last night's catch -- baskets of snapper, crabs, rays and a distinct-looking fish locals call "esene".
Trump family project in Albania has already caused 'irreparable' damage: NGOs
Preliminary work on a vast hotel project linked to the Trump family has already caused irreparable damage to a once pristine stretch of Albania's coast, scientists and activists say.
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes as US hits Iran again
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday, potentially opening a new front in the US-Iran war engulfing the region.
Trump threatens Iran infrastructure, Tehran vows 'eye for eye'
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing an "eye for an eye" warning from Tehran as both sides sharpened threats in the escalating war.
Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'
Lebanon is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recently deployed.
US trial of Venezuela's Maduro set for June 2027
Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will go on trial in the United States in June 2027, a court ruled Wednesday, after the US military captured them in a stunning nighttime raid in January.
New UK PM Burnham gets early boost as inflation dips
Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices, in a boost to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham as he touted his plans to ease the cost of living on Wednesday.
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians welcome new army commander
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians told AFP on Wednesday they welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army commander in the fifth year of Russia's invasion, and they were still hoping for the return of a popular defence minister.
German FM, on Africa tour, eyes business ties amid US, China pressure
Germany's foreign minister wrapped up a two-day visit to Nigeria Wednesday as Berlin moves to deepen business opportunities across Africa amid a more isolationist United States and geo-political pressure from Russia and China.