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Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
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Romanian court says 'irregularities' in influencer Andrew Tate's indictment
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Iran faces fresh censure over lack of cooperation at UN nuclear meeting
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Despondency and defiance as 45 Hong Kong campaigners jailed
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Scholar, lawmakers and journalist among Hong Kongers jailed
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European stocks slide on fears of Russia-Ukraine escalation
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Police break up Georgia vote protest as president mounts court challenge
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Spain royals visit flood epicentre after chaotic trip
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France's Gisele Pelicot says 'macho' society must change attitude on rape
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G20 leaders talk climate, wars -- and brace for Trump's return
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US lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan in near 'assault' at COP29
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Tuchel's England have 'tools' to win World Cup, says Carsley
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Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement
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Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war
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Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
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Spain royals to visit flood epicentre after chaotic trip: media
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French farmers step up protests against EU-Mercosur deal
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Rose says Europe Ryder Cup stars play 'for the badge' not money
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Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 'marching orders'
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Burst dike leaves Filipino farmers under water
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Markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus
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Crisis-hit Thyssenkrupp books another hefty annual loss
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US envoy in Lebanon for talks on halting Israel-Hezbollah war
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India to send 5,000 extra troops to quell Manipur unrest
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Sex, drugs and gritty reality on Prague's underworld tours
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Farmers descend on London to overturn inheritance tax change
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Clippers upset Warriors, Lillard saves Bucks
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Acquitted 'Hong Kong 47' defendant sees freedom as responsibility
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Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines
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Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital's smog misery
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SpaceX set for Starship's next flight, Trump expected to attend
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Texans cruise as Cowboys crisis deepens
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Do the Donald! Trump dance takes US sport by storm
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Home hero Cameron Smith desperate for first win of 2024 at Australian PGA
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Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine
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Hong Kong court jails 45 democracy campaigners on subversion charges
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Several children injured in car crash at central China school
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Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa
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Djibouti experiments with GM mosquito against malaria
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Pulisic at the double as USA cruise past Jamaica
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Many children injured after car crashes at central China school: state media
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Asian markets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus
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Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
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Five takeaways from the G20 summit in Rio
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China, Russia ministers discuss Korea tensions at G20: state media
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Kohli form, opening woes dog India ahead of Australia Test series
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Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record
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Defiant Lebanese harvest olives in the shadow of war
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Russian delegations visit Pyongyang as Ukraine war deepens ties
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Lviv mourns mother, three daughters killed in Russian strike
Four white coffins -- one slightly smaller than the others -- were placed into a family grave in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Friday.
American shot dead at West Bank demo where Israeli forces opened fire
A Turkish-American woman was shot dead Friday while demonstrating against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank town of Beita, where the army acknowledged opening fire.
New York Fashion Week opens with call to vote from Jill Biden
US First Lady Jill Biden called for the protection of "freedoms" Friday during a "get out the vote" march that opened New York Fashion Week.
Judge delays Trump sentencing until after US election
Sentencing of Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial was delayed Friday until after November's presidential election, a win for the Republican as he battles Democrat Kamala Harris in the knife-edge race.
Dominican Republic open to Haiti ties: leader tells US
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, who has championed a tough line on Haiti, told the United States on Friday that he was open to normalizing relations with its impoverished neighbor as security improves.
Zelensky pushes for promised weapons as Russia advances
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh appeal Friday for more weapons to counter the threat from advancing Russian forces in the east of the country and Moscow's devastating missile strikes.
Stocks slump after disappointing US jobs data
Global stock markets slumped Friday as weak US jobs data failed to dispel concerns that imminent interest rate cuts will come too late to avoid a recession.
Zelensky appeals for weapons as Russia advances
President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed on Friday to Ukraine's backers for additional weapons as Kyiv faces advancing Russian forces in the east and devastating strikes by Moscow.
France's new PM constructs cabinet under far right shadow
France's new right-wing prime minister Friday sought to cobble together a government capable of mustering parliament backing, as critics lambasted the president for turning the far right into a kingmaker after snap polls.
Dutch match US export curbs on semiconductor machines
The Dutch government announced Friday broader restrictions on exports of semiconductor-making machines produced by sector heavyweight ASML, aligning itself with US curbs on technology at the centre of trade tensions with China.
Google 'anti-competitive' over online ad tech: UK
US tech titan Google employs "anti-competitive practices" with regards to online advertising, Britain's competition watchdog concluded Friday in provisional findings of a two-year long investigation.
Zelensky appeals for weapons at Germany aid drive
President Volodymyr Zelensky joined a meeting of Ukraine's international backers in Germany on Friday, appealing for additional weapons as Kyiv faces advancing Russian forces in the east and devastating strikes by Moscow.
US climate envoy says discussed plans for summit on methane at Beijing talks
United States climate envoy John Podesta said on Friday that plans were moving forward for a summit with China on reducing emissions of methane and other highly polluting non-CO2 gases.
Myanmar armed group says 11 civilians killed in junta air strikes
Myanmar military air strikes in northern Shan state killed 11 civilians and wounded 11 more, a spokeswoman for an ethnic minority armed group battling the junta told AFP on Friday.
Zelensky at military aid meet in Germany to rally Ukraine's allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared in person at a meeting of Ukraine's international backers in Germany on Friday to rally support for Kyiv days after one of the deadliest Russian strikes of the war.
France's new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet
France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday to cobble together a government capable of mustering a majority in parliament after two months of political deadlock.
Serbia tackles sunken Nazi fleet in the Danube
A Serbian operation to clear a fleet of sunken Nazi warships from the Danube will bring relief to vessels struggling to navigate the waters, even if local fishermen will lose out.
China pushes smaller, smarter loans to Africa to shield from risks
China's years of splashing cash on big-ticket infrastructure projects in Africa may be over, analysts say, with Beijing seeking to shield itself from risky, indebted partners on the continent as it grapples with a slowing economy at home.
Sinaloa cartel leader agrees to transfer to New York for trial
The co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel agreed on Thursday to be transferred to New York from Texas, where he has been held since his dramatic arrest in late July, to appear in the first of his US drug trials.
Under-pressure Zelensky in Germany to rally Ukraine's allies
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday visits Germany where Ukraine's military backers are meeting, days after one of the deadliest strikes of the war and as Russian forces make battlefield gains.
Outgoing Japan PM heads to Seoul hoping warmer ties outlast him
Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to arrive in South Korea on Friday for a final round of talks, hoping to cement improving ties between the two countries before he leaves office.
Hamas urges US pressure on Israel over Gaza truce
Hamas called on the United States Thursday to "exert real pressure" on Israel to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was no deal in the making.
'Reagan' movie splits audiences, captures US divisions
Movie critics and audiences don't always see eye-to-eye -- but rarely have they appeared as divided as they are over "Reagan," a highly flattering biopic of the Republican president released just months before another deeply polarized US election.
On rare Haiti trip, Blinken pledges aid and calls for more support
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a rare visit to violence-ravaged Haiti on Thursday heard guarded optimism as he promised $45 million in aid, urged greater international support for a new security mission and sought concrete action toward elections.
Telegram chief Durov blasts 'surprising' and 'misguided' French charges
Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov on Thursday hit out at France for arresting and charging him last month over the publication of extremist and illegal content on the popular messaging app.
Trump taps Musk to 'save trillions' in war on waste
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump unveiled a plan Thursday to install tech billionaire Elon Musk at the head of a government efficiency commission to eliminate "trillions" of dollars in wasteful spending.
Colombia left-wing rebels see no chance of imminent peace
One of Colombia's biggest left-wing guerrilla groups says peace talks are "blocked" over the government's failure to cancel warrants for the arrest of its leaders.
Ecuador foils attack on prison by explosive-laden drone
Ecuadoran officials said they had thwarted an attack Thursday carried out by an explosive-laden drone on La Roca prison, which houses ex-vice president Jorge Glas, arrested in a raid on the Mexican embassy in April.
Blinken hears of progress against Haiti violence as he pushes election
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a rare visit to Haiti on Thursday heard guarded optimism about wresting control from gangs as he pressed the violence-ravaged country to take concrete steps toward elections.
Venezuela opposition wants candidate recognized as president-elect
Venezuela's opposition chief Maria Corina Machado on Thursday called on the world to recognize candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect after a disputed election in the oil-rich nation.
Trump vows war on waste as Harris gears up for debate
Republican White House candidate Donald Trump unveiled a plan Thursday to install billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk at the head of a government efficiency commission to eliminate "trillions" of dollars in wasteful spending.
Zelensky demands 'tangible results' after major government shake-up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded quick results from his new top team after the biggest government reshuffle since Russia invaded his country in 2022.
New France PM Barnier promises 'change' as he takes office
France's new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier promised Thursday to address the grievances of the French but also implement "change" as he took office following almost two months of political deadlock.
Colombia rebels say peace talks 'blocked' over warrants for leaders
One of Colombia's biggest left-wing guerrilla groups says peace talks are "blocked" over the government's failure to cancel warrants for the arrest of its leaders.
Nicaragua flies out 135 political prisoners to Guatemala
Nicaragua on Thursday freed 135 political prisoners who flew to safety in Guatemala in the latest such deal negotiated by the United States with strongman Daniel Ortega.
Hamas urges US pressure on Israel as Netanyahu says 'no deal in the making'
Hamas called on the United States Thursday to "exert real pressure" on Israel to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no deal in the making.
Hunter Biden offers guilty plea as tax evasion trial set to start
Joe Biden's son Hunter offered to plead guilty in his tax evasion trial on Thursday, as jury selection was about to get under way in a case that has been an embarrassment and a distraction for the US president.
Blinken in violence-torn Haiti to assess headway against gangs
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday paid a rare visit to violence-ravaged Haiti to evaluate progress in wresting control from gangs that have taken over much of the impoverished Caribbean nation.
Ukraine appoints Andriy Sybiga foreign minister in govt shake-up
Andriy Sybiga was appointed Ukraine's new foreign minister by lawmakers on Thursday, part of the biggest government reshuffle since the full-scale Russian invasion.