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Trump to tout deals, defend Iran war in UN speech
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UK king braces as memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale
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Sri Lanka to issue verdict in landmark Easter attack trial
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No green light to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, talks to resume
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Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine 'constructive'
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UK agrees support for Saudi in struggle with Houthis: reports
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Green policies just good politics, says UK minister
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EU foreign policy chief calls for continued sanctions on Russia
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Bardot auction in Paris fetches nearly one million euros
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Flights scrapped, evacuations urged as Typhoon Dujuan wallops Japan
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No timeline on Daniels injury return, says Commanders coach
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Fonseca to take break from tennis
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British Columbia sues OpenAI in US court over Canada school shooting
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A Cuban zoo, and its animals, in epic battle for survival
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French star Batum retires after 18-year NBA career
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
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Zidane leads first France training session
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El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: scientist
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Man shot by ICE agent in Texas detained with bullet inside him: lawyer
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OpenAI calls for US to lead global effort on AI standards
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California declares state of emergency ahead of El Nino
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South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: report
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South Africa arrests three more suspects, after nine women murdered
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US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
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Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook
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Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
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Climate crisis a job for world leaders, not just activists: UK FM
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British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger
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US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban
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COP31 host says AI climate footprint to be a summit priority
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French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism
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Berlin's far-left vote winners reject anti-semitism charges
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EU fines Google 403 mn euros for location data breach
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Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return
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Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'
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Why diesel prices are rising more than crude oil
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Palmer, Rice out of England Nations League squad
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COP31 host says AI's climate footprint to be a summit priority
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German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs
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Renewables hit record in 2025, but world must move faster: report
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Embattled Merz vows to keep ruling for 'democratic future' of Germany
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US media outlets to sue Trump administration after White House ban
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Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany
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Global stocks rally on lower oil prices, US-China hopes
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Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
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EU proposes energy rating for data centres
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Ukraine showcase Olympic outfits ahead of Games marred by war
Ukraine's athletes were defiant on Tuesday as they presented the country's uniform for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, an event marred by geopolitical tensions after Russia's invasion two years ago.
India's Rahul Gandhi appointed as parliamentary leader of opposition: party secretary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's chief rival Rahul Gandhi was appointed Tuesday to lead India's opposition in parliament, a key post that has been vacant for a decade.
After long wait, Kenyan police begin security mission in Haiti
Kenyan police arrived in violence-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday on a long-awaited mission to help wrest the Caribbean nation from powerful gangs, just as deadly turmoil gripped Nairobi during mass protests.
EU launches 'historic' membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union on Tuesday kicked off accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.
US warns Israel-Hezbollah conflict could spark regional war
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Indians march to end 'slavery' after worker death shakes Italy
Thousands of Indian farm labourers urged an end to "slavery" in Italy on Tuesday after the gruesome death of a worker shone a light on the brutal exploitation of undocumented migrants.
In true-blue Tory stronghold, voters mull PM Sunak's fate
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Kenyan security force arrives in violence-ravaged Haiti
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EU launches 'historic' membership talks with Ukraine
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Russia to block dozens of EU media outlets in 'retaliatory' move
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UN alarmed by Gaza war's toll on children, 'catastrophic' hunger
UN agencies sounded the alarm about war-torn Gaza on Tuesday, saying that 10 children a day are losing one or both legs and half a million Palestinians suffer "catastrophic" hunger.
EU to kick off 'historic' membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
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Kenya protesters scuffle with police firing rubber bullets, tear gas
Stone-throwing demonstrators scuffled Tuesday with Kenyan police who fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse thousands of mostly young people protesting proposed tax hikes in the capital Nairobi, AFP journalists saw.
Gaza officials say Israeli strike killed 10 relatives of Hamas chief
Israeli forces on Tuesday bombarded besieged Gaza where Palestinian officials said one strike killed 10 family members of Hamas' Qatar-based political chief Ismail Haniyeh, including his sister.
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka set to sign key debt deals with lenders
Sri Lanka has finalised long-delayed debt deals with its bilateral lenders including China to meet a key condition of an IMF bailout, the government said Tuesday.
Unseen diplomatic manoeuvres helped unlock Assange deal
Behind closed doors, an Australia-US-UK diplomatic dance opened the way for a plea deal to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, analysts and a diplomat previously involved in the case told AFP.
EU to kick off membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states off on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.
EU kicks off membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states off on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.
Probe highlights 'attack on press freedom' in Gaza war
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Israel bombs Gaza as US warns against wider war
Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the "intense phase" of the war was winding down, as the United States urged its ally to avoid further escalation along the Lebanon border.