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UK's Starmer mulling 'political realities': senior minister
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England's Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games ahead of 3rd Test
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France presses ahead with music festivals despite extreme heat
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales
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Springboks recall 'outstanding' Papier for Nations Championship
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US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal
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Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward
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Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts
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FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
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Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics
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Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game
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Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
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Trump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes
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Iran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach
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Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
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Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
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Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: reports
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New mindset, prior win give Clark confidence at US Open
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Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks start after Super Rugby heroics
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Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
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Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain
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Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges
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Nagelsmann says Germany has higher ambitions than advancing to knockout stage
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Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
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US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes
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'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente
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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden
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Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32
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Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort swell
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Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges
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Burn dons cowboy boots as England unwind at World Cup
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Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final
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France's Saliba says playing through the pain at World Cup
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Iran says Hormuz closed as US-Iran deal falters over Lebanon
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Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh
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Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi suspended
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Clark begins with bogey as McIlroy charges at US Open
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Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests
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Specter of military escalation hangs over Colombia vote
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Heavy metal: French town hosts medieval combat cage fights
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Jamieson strikes as New Zealand eye series-levelling win despite Root heroics
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Dutch swat Sweden as Germany, Ivory Coast eye World Cup knockout rounds
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Netherlands thump Sweden in Houston to get World Cup liftoff
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Scheffler opens with bogeys while McIlroy pars at windy US Open
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Jamieson strikes as New Zealand eye series-levelling win against England
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Brazil turn corner but tougher World Cup tests await
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Ronaldinho coming out of retirement to join Italian 3rd division side
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Cerundolo sees off Nakashima to set up Queen's final with Paul
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Real Madrid say no contact with Bayern's Olise
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Fritz takes down Zverev again to reach Halle final
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Iran says students must respect 'red lines' after protests
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Brazil court tries politicians over hit on Black councilwoman
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Zelensky says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on
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France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show
France's foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments about a slain far-right activist but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected.
Putin failed to achieve goals in Ukraine, Zelensky says on war anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals.
China tightens Japanese trade restrictions as spat worsens
China imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies on Tuesday, citing national security concerns, as Beijing escalated a months-long row that has seen Chinese tourism to Japan plummet.
Ukraine war exhibition opens at Berlin Nazi bunker museum
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Jihadist threat puts eastern Senegal on edge
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Kim Yo Jong: the powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
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North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un's younger sister
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France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show
France moved on Monday to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.
Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week pushing to double trade and mend fractured ties, his first stop on an Asia-Pacific tour that also includes Australia and Japan as he seeks to reduce reliance on the United States.
Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion
Beleaguered UK leader Keir Starmer's Labour party is expected to bleed support to both the hard-right and far-left in a crunch poll this week as Britain's traditional two-party system splinters.
Venezuela says exiles welcome to return following mass amnesty
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised Monday that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed back with open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners.
Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion
Ukraine was on Tuesday marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.
Man kills police officer in Moscow train station blast
A man detonated an explosive device beside a police patrol car in central Moscow early Tuesday, killing one officer and wounding two others, the Russian interior ministry said.
N.Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been given a promotion in the ruling party structure during a rare party congress, state media reported Tuesday.
Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks
President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major operation against Iran, saying Washington would "easily" beat Tehran in any war.
US says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal
The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal, and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests, demanding again it be part of any future arms control treaty.
US forces to complete withdrawal from Syria within a month
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a month, three sources told AFP on Monday, as troops began leaving a major base.
US Supreme Court to hear bid to block climate change suits
The US Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case brought by oil and gas companies seeking to block climate change lawsuits.
From Odesa to Bakhmut, revisiting a Ukrainian family torn by war
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Trump either a 'traitor' or 'exceptional', Nobel-winner Walesa tells AFP
US President Donald Trump is either a "traitor" or an "exceptional" leader in his dealings with Russia, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa told AFP on Monday.