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Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
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African, Asian experts denied EU visas for major midwives summit
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Kennedy Center board, Justice Dept appeal order to remove Trump's name
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Former world champion Tsegay banned over doping violation
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Wall Street wobbles as SpaceX shares launch, oil slides on Mideast deal hopes
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SpaceX lifts off in record Wall Street debut
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US deportation flight carrying Iranians en route to C.African Republic
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Afghans scrap protest plans as Herat city under tight security
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'I don't want to limit myself': Chinese star Xin Zhilei on new experiences
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New Zealand great Williamson says 'right time' to retire from international cricket
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Ronaldo 'very positive' as Portugal head for World Cup
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Mercedes' Russell quickest in opening Barcelona F1 practice
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At a Libyan university once ravaged by war, students dream again
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O'Callaghan and Short star at Australian swim trials
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Kenya mourns schoolgirls killed in suspected dorm arson attack
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Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US
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Stocks rally, oil slides on Mideast deal hopes
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COP31 hosts urged to 'lead by example' on fossil fuels
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Alpine's Gasly reinstated to Monaco Grand Prix podium
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British art 'giant' David Hockney dies aged 88
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David Hockney: contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours
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Belgian Van Aert retires injured on Tour de France warm-up race
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'All of us of are migrants,' pope says in Canary Islands
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Chiefs reach Super Rugby final in Crusaders humiliation
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Fight against HIV 'in peril' due to aid cuts, UN warns
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
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At Romania's edge, quiet life meets threat of war
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Australia coach Popovic extends contract ahead of World Cup opener
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Switzerland split on immigration vote: four perspectives
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A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers
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The migration pact: What's in the EU's landmark asylum reform?
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US submarine group to arrive in Australia this year: minister
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Indonesian Messi superfan welcomes World Cup
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India migrant evictions seed fear in Bangladesh border towns
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Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital
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S. Korea's ex-president gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident
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Yangon's furtive party scene belies junta claims of normality
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Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal
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South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
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Shakira and protests as World Cup kicks off in Mexico
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Science fiction? Musk's lofty SpaceX goals unrealistic, skeptics say
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Asia stocks up, oil down on Mideast deal hopes
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'Battery on wheels': Sweden powers homes with EVs
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From cage fights to the White House, UFC marches into mainstream
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Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight
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Blues face uphill task in Hurricanes Super Rugby semi
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Mideast war helps electric motorbikes boom in Africa
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Pope ends Spain visit with migrant meetings
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Ex-Tottenham owner sells art collection in blockbuster auction
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At an archaeological site in southern Lebanon's Tyre, small signs bearing a blue and white emblem provide a symbolic shield, meant to protect the ancient ruins from bombardment.
US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said the US-Israeli war on Iran was a "breach of international law".
Iran strikes Israel, denies Trump talks
Iran fired a fresh broadside of missiles at Israel Tuesday, causing damage and injuries in Tel Aviv, as uncertainty swirled over possible talks to end the three-week Middle East war.
Stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce
Stocks rose Tuesday after Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed "very good" talks with Tehran but oil prices rebounded as optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained shaky.
Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in the works
The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade.
Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks
Iran launched a new wave of missiles against Israel Tuesday, hours after US President Donald Trump hailed "very good" talks to end the war despite Tehran denying any dialogue had taken place.
The contenders vying to be next Danish leader
Denmark's Social Democrat Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is tipped to hold onto power after Tuesday's general election. But the leaders of the two other parties in her coalition government are hoping to stop her from a third term.
Denmark votes in close election, outgoing PM tipped to win
Danes vote Tuesday in general elections that opinion polls suggest will be close, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seen as the favourite after standing up to US President Donald Trump over Greenland.
N. Korea's Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response
North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons, leader Kim Jong Un said, indicating that the country will soon designate South Korea the "most hostile state", state media reported Tuesday.
Asian stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce
Asian stocks rose Tuesday after Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed "very good" talks with Tehran but oil prices edged back up as optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained shaky.
Silence not an option, says Canadian Sikh activist after fresh threats
When Moninder Singh learned recently of assassination threats against his family in Canada, where a fellow Sikh activist was killed in 2023, he says he remained defiant.
Australia, EU agree to sweeping new trade pact after eight years
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese struck a long-awaited free trade deal on Tuesday, compromising to boost exports in the face of global uncertainty over trade.
Too old? The 92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case
Alvin Hellerstein, the US judge overseeing the case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, is a no-nonsense 92-year-old with a long list of high-profile cases on his CV.
EU 'concerned' by reports Hungary leaked information to Russia
The European Union executive said on Monday reports that the Hungarian foreign minister had passed sensitive information about European Union negotiations to Russia were "greatly concerning".
EU chief meets Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday as talks to strike a trade pact enter their "last mile" after years of negotiations.
Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members
A series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel's military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon.
EU chief to meet Australian PM as trade talks enter 'last mile'
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday as talks to strike a trade pact enter their "last mile" after years of negotiations.
On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet
International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet.
Trump announces 'very good' Iran talks denied by Tehran
President Donald Trump hailed on Monday "very good" talks with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington's ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.
Italian voters reject Meloni's reforms in referendum blow
Italians inflicted the first major blow against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by rejecting her justice reforms in a referendum, results showed Monday -- but she insisted she was going nowhere.
Colombia military aircraft crashes with 125 aboard, many feared dead
A Colombian military plane carrying 125 troops and crew crashed on take off Monday, with as many as 80 people aboard feared dead.
Colombia says 80 troops on crashed aircraft, many feared dead
A military transport plane crashed Monday when taking off in Colombia, officials said, with at least 80 people aboard though there were conflicting reports about how many troops were dead and injured.
France turns to 2027 race to succeed Macron
With local elections done and dusted, France is pivoting towards electing a president to replace Emmanuel Macron next year, with the far right scenting its best chance yet to seize power.
Trump announces 'very good' Iran talks, shelving power plant strikes
President Donald Trump announced "very good" talks on Monday with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly shelving plans to attack the Islamic republic's power plants.
UK sending air defence systems to Gulf: PM
Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
Trump administration seeks to ease oil fears but industry wary
A top US official in President Donald Trump's government sought to reassure fears about the oil market Monday as war raged on in the Middle East, although industry leaders remain wary.
US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos
The US immigration agency at the center of a firestorm over heavy-handed enforcement tactics began deploying to major airports on Monday, as officials scrambled to ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown.
Iran's true casualty figures unknown as internet blackout hampers monitors
Iran has not updated its official death toll figures for weeks, while human rights groups outside the country are struggling with chronic communication problems, meaning the number of people killed during the war remains largely unknown.
Trump's ever-shifting positions on the war with Iran
How long will the Iran war last and what are the US goals? President Donald Trump has issued a dizzying number of conflicting answers to these questions since launching the conflict three weeks ago.
Trump sees 'regime change' in surprise Iran talks
President Donald Trump said Monday that "regime change" was underway in Iran as the United States holds peace talks with an unidentified alternative leader.
Far-right French president no certainty despite rise of extremes
France's local elections show the appeal of political extremes is growing in France, but Marine Le Pen's far-right party is not necessarily poised to win the presidency next year when Emmanuel Macron must step down, analysts said Monday.
Trump tells AFP 'things are going very well' on Iran
US President Donald Trump told AFP on Monday that "things are going very well" regarding Iran, shortly after announcing talks with Tehran and a five-day pause on targeting the Islamic republic's power plants.