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Schools closed in Beirut after deadly Israeli air raid
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Kremlin says Biden 'fuelling' war as Russian strikes rock Odesa
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UN climate chief at deadlocked COP29: 'Cut the theatrics'
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G20 leaders gather to discuss wars, climate, Trump comeback
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Stoinis lets rip as Australia crush Pakistan for T20 series whitewash
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Bentancur banned for seven games over alleged racial slur
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Kremlin says Biden 'fuelling' tensions with Kyiv missile decision
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COP host Azerbaijan jailed activists over 'critical opinions': rights body
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Composer of Piaf's 'Non, je ne regrette rien' dies aged 95
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South African trio nominated for World Rugby player of year
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'Not here for retiring': Nadal insists focus on Davis Cup
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Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
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Floods hit northern Philippines after typhoon forces dam release
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Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia
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Schools closed in Beirut after deadly Israeli strike
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Chris Wood hits hat-trick in NZ World Cup qualifying rout
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Markets mixed after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
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US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
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Bangladeshi ex-ministers face 'massacre' charges in court
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Law and disorder as Thai police station comes under monkey attack
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Disgraced Singapore oil tycoon sentenced to nearly 18 years for fraud
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Philippines cleans up as typhoon death toll rises
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Quincy Jones awarded posthumous Oscar
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'Critically endangered' African penguins just want peace and food
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Long delayed Ukrainian survival video game sequel set for release amid war
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Star Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences
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Philippines cleans up after sixth major storm in weeks
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Woman-owned cafe in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold shakes stigma
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Indigenous Australian lawmaker who heckled King Charles censured
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End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell
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Trump taps big tech critic Carr to lead US communications agency
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Mitchell-less Cavs rip Hornets as perfect NBA start hits 15-0
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Markets swing after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
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India's capital shuts schools because of smog
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Rio under high security for G20 summit
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G20 leaders to grapple with climate, taxes, Trump comeback
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Hopes set on G20 spurring deadlocked UN climate talks
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Gabon early results show voters back new constitution
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Child abuse police arrest star Australian broadcaster
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Disgraced Singapore oil tycoon to be sentenced for fraud
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UN Security Council to weigh call for immediate Sudan ceasefire
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Israeli strikes on Beirut kill six, including Hezbollah official
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Rain wipes out England's final T20 in West Indies
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US speaker opposes calls to release ethics report on Trump's AG pick
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McDonald's feast undercuts Trump health pledge
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Israel says ground forces raid south Lebanon, escalating conflict
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European airlines extend suspension of Middle East flights
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Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict
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New NATO chief Rutte dismisses Trump fears, vows Ukraine support
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Rwandan ex-doctor on trial in France accused of genocide
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Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day
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Rutte dismisses Trump fears as he takes reins at NATO
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'Intense fighting' as Israel launches Lebanon ground offensive
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Defence 'geek' Ishiba becomes Japan PM
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Tokyo recovers some losses to lead markets higher
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Rutte takes reins at NATO as US vote looms
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Israeli forces start 'targeted ground raids' in south Lebanon
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California enacts law to protect brain data
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Georgia judge overturns US state's six-week abortion ban
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