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EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance
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Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls
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Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'
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'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen
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Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision
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Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office
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US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
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US military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
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US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike
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Saudi, Egypt demand open Red Sea as Riyadh vows response to Houthi attacks
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Hydrosat Unveils Osiris Constellation, The Future of Thermal Intelligence
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Brazil's Supreme Court clashes over handling of probe involving judge
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Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad
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Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added
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i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy
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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments
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Empty seats as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
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Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
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Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
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Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal
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Ton-up Brook leads from the front as England hammer Sri Lanka in 1st T20
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Trump blasts Supreme Court justices over 'horrible' mail vote ruling
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AI giants pursue self-regulation as safety fears mount
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Maduro ally pleads guilty to US money laundering charges
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Argentina begin life after Messi with Bolivia friendly
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Trump says Kennedy Center to close after judge bars name change
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Sanders, Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare US left-right alignment
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South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead
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US Senate crypto bill collapses amid partisan deadlock
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Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal
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Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico
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Empty benches as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
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OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create an AI standards body
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US judge rules Trump's name must remain off Kennedy Center
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Israeli air strikes and ground operations were focused Thursday on the Gazan city of Khan Yunis, where the UN said nine people were killed by tank shelling at one of its shelters the day before.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday will explore greater coordination with emerging regional partner Angola, capping a tour of Africa to champion US-friendly democracies as global crises mount.
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Top Venezuela, Guyana diplomats to discuss border dispute
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Biden wins union backing as Trump rematch looms
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UN shelter hit by deadly shelling as south Gaza fighting escalates
Fighting intensified Wednesday in Gaza's Khan Yunis, the focus of Israel's war against Hamas, with the UN saying nine people were killed in tank shelling at one of its shelters, sparking international condemnation.
Biden wins US auto union backing, in boost against Trump
US President Joe Biden won the coveted election endorsement of America's biggest car workers union Wednesday, in a major boost to his battle with Donald Trump for the crucial blue-collar vote.
Aid groups say stop sending arms to Israel, Palestinian groups
International humanitarian and rights organisations on Wednesday called on countries to halt weapons transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups in a bid to end the Gaza conflict, or risk being complicit in possible war crimes.
Jon Stewart returning to 'The Daily Show' through US election
Irreverent US comedian Jon Stewart, an icon among American liberals due to his biting political sarcasm, will return to satirical news program "The Daily Show" as a part-time host and an executive producer for the US election cycle, the show confirmed Wednesday.
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Donald Trump is steamrolling his way to the Republican presidential nomination with unprecedented speed, but the primaries have also underlined vulnerabilities when it comes to taking back the White House.
Iran's Raisi, Erdogan pledge to contain Gaza violence
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that he and visiting Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi agreed on the need to avert the Israel-Hamas war from engulfing the entire Middle East region.
Ruling in Israel Gaza genocide case on Friday: court
The UN's top court said it would hand down its landmark ruling on Friday in the case against Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, a verdict likely to be watched closely around the world.
Polish government to propose easing abortion restrictions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday his government will propose legislation to liberalise a near-total abortion ban and ease restrictions on the morning-after pill, which, if adopted, would dramatically reverse the previous administration's policies.
Russia says Kyiv downed POW plane, no survivors
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners headed for a prisoner exchange, killing everyone on board.
UN shelter hit by deadly shelling, hospitals surrounded in south Gaza
Fighting intensified Wednesday in Gaza's Khan Yunis, the focus of Israel's war with Hamas, with the UN saying a shelter for the displaced was hit by deadly tank shelling as combat drew closer to hospitals.
Polish farmers protest against 'uncontrolled' Ukraine imports
Polish farmers on Wednesday put up nationwide road blockades to protest against Ukrainian farm imports which they said were undermining their revenues.
Britons should be prepared to fight a land war: army chief
British citizens should be prepared to fight in a potential land war, the highest ranking army officer General Patrick Sanders said on Wednesday.
Comoros court confirms president's re-election, opposition cries foul
The Comoros' supreme court on Wednesday confirmed the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, whose victory in a disputed vote last week was followed by deadly protests.
England's Bashir gets India visa, says cricket board
England spinner Shoaib Bashir has received his visa for India and will join the touring team this weekend, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.
Comoros top court confirms President Assoumani's re-election
The Comoros' supreme court on Wednesday confirmed the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, whose victory in a disputed vote last week was followed by deadly protests.
UK PM Sunak defends Royal Mail delivery obligation
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged to maintain Royal Mail's obligation to deliver letters six days a week, despite calls for less frequent service to slash costs.
Trump-Biden rematch looms after New Hampshire win
Get ready for round two: Donald Trump is set to face off with President Joe Biden for the White House once again after winning the New Hampshire primary, promising 10 months of extraordinary tension and bitterness.
Blinken nudges Nigeria on capital flows for US businesses
Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Wednesday for greater US investment in Nigeria, but called on Africa’s largest economy to reassure investors that they can repatriate their funds.
Musk to fund legal challenges to Irish hate speech bill
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has he will fund legal challenges to pending Irish hate speech legislation he says would limit freedom of expression, in an interview published Wednesday.
UK says Royal Mail delivery obligation 'unsustainable'
An obligation that Royal Mail delivers letters six days per week risks becoming "unsustainable", a UK regulator said Wednesday as it proposed less frequent service.
France sees disinfo attack in Russia 'mercenary' claim
Russia's accusation last week that France was funding mercenaries to fight in Ukraine has been widely echoed on social media, but French officials see it as the start of a new disinformation campaign.
Surprise as Moldova's pro-EU foreign minister steps down
Moldova's Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu stepped down in a surprise move Wednesday after helping steer the former Soviet republic towards EU membership.
Thai court clears reformist ex-PM candidate Pita
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday cleared thwarted prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat of violating election law in a case that could have seen him banned from politics, reinstating him as an MP.
N. Korea fires several cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: Seoul military
North Korea fired several cruise missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, the latest in a series of tension-raising moves by the nuclear-armed state.
Iran's Raisi flies to Turkey for delayed Gaza talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Turkey on Wednesday for twice-delayed talks aimed at ironing out past differences and trying to halt the spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
Five takeaways from the New Hampshire primary
Former US president Donald Trump steamrolled to victory in New Hampshire, brushing aside challenger Nikki Haley and virtually cementing his grip on the Republican nomination as he chases another term in the White House.
EU to ramp up efforts to shield sensitive assets from China
The European Union will unveil a raft of measures Wednesday to better coordinate action on protecting sensitive technology and stopping critical infrastructure from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.