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Stock markets retreat after central bank rate hikes
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Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series
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Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'
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In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona
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Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
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UN holds third informal poll for new chief
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Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time
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Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
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Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
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Shakira to cap off world tour with Madrid 12-gig run
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Liverpool boss Iraola puts Bournemouth love affair on hold
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Isolated Syrian-Druze city blames Damascus for shortages
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'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
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Isolated Syrian-Druze city shortages
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Kerry James Marshall: American 'blackness' painter celebrated in Europe
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Dutch drop Depay for Germany match in Xavi's first pick
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Spain coach De la Fuente offers 'full support' to people of Ceuta
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Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
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Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over West's Ukraine support
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Stock markets diverge after central bank rate hikes
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England can build on World Cup 'spirit', says Tuchel
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Anti-Assad music star makes triumphant return to Syria
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UNESCO can be 'moderator' in AI debate: chief to AFP
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In-form Fernandez included in Spain Nations League squad
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Infantino 'must go', says German FA vice-president
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Arteta buries hatchet with Hurzeler ahead of Brighton clash
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Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms
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Alexander-Arnold and Palmer return to England squad for Nations League
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Japan's busiest rail station tests robot bins
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Russians vote as Ukraine war drags on for fifth year
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Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves
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Backpackers fret over Australian visa crackdown
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Asian stocks boosted by falling oil, yen weakens after BoJ rate hike
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Most Asian stocks track Wall St rally, yen drops after BoJ rate hike
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Pakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students
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Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags on
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Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
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Trump 'clearly' wants dialogue with Pyongyang: South Korean President
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Allen lights up Bills' new stadium with 41-31 win over Lions
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Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation
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Afghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions
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Thailand's Muslim separatists vow to fight to the end
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AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger
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Mideast turmoil, AI set to dominate UN gathering of world leaders
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ICC eyes China in bid to expand cricket
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
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Nkunku craving freedom and fun on RB Leipzig return
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Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
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Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister
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US markets higher, Europe lower before US inflation, ECB meeting
US stocks opened higher and European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday, as markets remained in a holding pattern ahead of this week's US inflation data, eurozone central bank meeting and corporate results.
Hundreds of Kenya doctors protest in support of strike
Hundreds of hospital doctors joined a demonstration in the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Tuesday as a nationwide strike by medics neared its fourth week.
US sent seized Iran weapons, ammo to Ukraine
Washington has given Ukraine small arms and ammunition that were seized while being sent from Iranian forces to Tehran-backed rebels in Yemen, the US military said Tuesday.
Israel blocking more food than other aid in hunger-stalked Gaza: UN
Israel is blocking far more convoys carrying food aid within Gaza, where famine is looming, than convoys carrying other kinds of aid, the UN said Tuesday.
Gaza war rages as Hamas studies truce proposal
Israel bombed targets in Gaza on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the army will destroy Hamas despite ongoing Cairo talks towards a ceasefire and hostage deal.
Global markets diverge before US inflation, ECB
European stocks mainly fell on Tuesday, despite Asian gains, as many investors sat on their hands before this week's US inflation data, eurozone interest rate decision and corporate results.
South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI by 2027
South Korea will invest almost $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027 in an effort to become a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday.
China, Russia say to strengthen cooperation in Lavrov visit
China and Russia's top diplomats said Tuesday they would strengthen strategic cooperation as they met in Beijing, further deepening ties as Moscow's war in Ukraine grinds on.
Turkey imposes trade restrictions on Israel over Gaza war
Turkey said it would impose trade restrictions on Israel starting Tuesday over the war in Gaza, covering a range of products including cement and steel and iron construction materials.
Most Asian markets gain as 'critical' US inflation data looms
Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday as attention turned to crucial US inflation data that could play a pivotal role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates, with investors lowering their expectations for how many cuts it will deliver.
Irish parliament to confirm Simon Harris as new PM
Simon Harris will be formally appointed as Ireland's prime minister by parliament on Tuesday, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons.
Social media supercharges South Korea's 'politics of hatred'
Online disinformation and hate speech are poisoning politics the world over, but in South Korea there have also been real-life acts of violence in a deeply polarised electorate before polls on Wednesday.
China to 'strengthen strategic cooperation' with Russia as Lavrov visits
China's top diplomat said on Tuesday that Beijing would strengthen strategic cooperation with Moscow and that the two must stand on the side of "fairness and justice" as he met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
France migrant graves recount tragic Channel crossings
After 20-year-old Sudanese migrant Yasser died trying to climb onto a truck crossing the Channel to Britain, he was laid to rest far from his home country in a cemetery in northern France.
Beijing says to 'strengthen strategic cooperation' with Moscow as Lavrov visits
China's top diplomat said on Tuesday that Beijing would strengthen strategic cooperation with Moscow and that the two must stand on the side of "fairness and justice" as he met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
'Politics that kill': South Korea's youth say government failing them
Outnumbered by older voters, under-represented in parliament, ignored on the campaign trail: South Korea's young say the political system is failing them, and some are fighting back before Wednesday's election.
EU eyes offshoring asylum-seekers, but avoids UK-style Rwanda plan
The European Union is open to the idea of sending asylum-seekers to outside countries, even if it is not willing to go quite as far as following Britain and its plans to fly irregular migrants to Rwanda.
Ecuador's ex-VP hospitalised after capture in embassy raid
Ecuador's ex-vice president Jorge Glas, arrested in a raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito, has been hospitalized after refusing to eat, the prison authority said Monday as a diplomatic spat over his capture spiraled.
Haiti leaders reach deal to form transitional council
Haitian leaders have finalized a deal for a temporary government to steer their Caribbean nation out of gang-fueled chaos, but the details must first be approved by the outgoing authorities, AFP confirmed Monday.
Guatemala president seeks constitutional backing to fire top prosecutor
The Guatemalan government on Monday sought constitutional court backing for President Bernardo Arevalo's bid to remove the country's top prosecutor he accuses of plotting to oust him.
Hamas, Israel talk Gaza truce deal
Hamas said Monday it is studying a proposal for a truce and hostage-prisoner swap after talks in Cairo, as Israel's defence minister said it is the right time for a deal, six months into a war with the Islamist militants in Gaza.
'Panama Papers' trial begins with key defendant denying guilt
Twenty-seven people went on trial on Monday in connection with the "Panama Papers" tax evasion scandal, with one of the main defendants denying accusations of money laundering.
Iran FM accuses US of approving strike on Damascus consulate
Iran's foreign minister again accused the United States Monday of approving a deadly strike blamed on Israel that destroyed Tehran's Damascus consulate last week, after he inaugurated a new consulate in the Syrian capital.
Biden unveils student debt plans to woo young voters
US President Joe Biden was unveiling new plans Monday to reduce student loan debt for millions of Americans, in a fresh bid to win over young voters who will be crucial in November's election.
JPMorgan Chase CEO warns inflation could stay high
Inflation could remain elevated for longer than expected, posing a risk to the US economy's near-term health, JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said Monday.
Trump says up to states to decide abortion
Abortion rights should be left up to US states to decide, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Monday, effectively rejecting a national abortion ban after months of mixed signals on one of the November election's most contentious issues.
Stocks climb at start of busy week; gold extends record streak
European equities rose Monday after a broadly positive Asian performance while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data.