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Stocks mostly rise as traders ignore AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St
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Acclaimed Iraqi film explores Saddam Hussein's absurd birthday rituals
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On rare earth supply, Trump for once seeks allies
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Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise
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Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier
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Can Ilia Malinin fulfil his promise at the Winter Olympics?
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CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract
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UNESCO recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's city
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Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks
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WTO must 'reform or die': talks facilitator
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Doctors hope UK archive can solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery
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Stocks swing following latest AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St
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Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener
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Britain's ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home: BBC
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Coach plots first South Africa World Cup win after Test triumph
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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit
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Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
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Whack-a-mole: US academic fights to purge his AI deepfakes
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Love in a time of war for journalist and activist in new documentary
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'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale
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Seahawks kid Cooper Kupp seeks new Super Bowl memories
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Thousands of Venezuelans march to demand Maduro's release
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AI, manipulated images falsely link some US politicians with Epstein
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Move on, says Trump as Epstein files trigger probe into British politician
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Arteta backs Arsenal to build on 'magical' place in League Cup final
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Evil Empire to underdogs: Patriots eye 7th Super Bowl
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UBS grilled on Capitol Hill over Nazi-era probe
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Guardiola 'hurt' by suffering caused in global conflicts
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Marseille do their work early to beat Rennes in French Cup
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Trump signs spending bill ending US government shutdown
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Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
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Leverkusen sink St Pauli to book spot in German Cup semis
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'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds
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Milan close gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna
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No US immigration agents at Super Bowl: security chief
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NASA Moon mission launch delayed to March after test
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Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s
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LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official
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US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown
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US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course
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UK police launching criminal probe into ex-envoy Mandelson
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US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
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Chomsky sympathized with Epstein over 'horrible' press treatment
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French prosecutors stick to demand for five-year ban for Le Pen
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Russia's economic growth slowed to 1% in 2025: Putin
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Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up
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Nagelsmann backs Ter Stegen for World Cup despite 'cruel' injury
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Homage or propaganda? Carnival parade stars Brazil's Lula
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EU must be 'less naive' in COP climate talks: French ministry
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Colombia's Petro meets Trump after months of tensions
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Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria
Wrapping up his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his next overseas destination.
Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to qualify for Olympics
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the international skiing body.
Cyclone turns Sri Lanka's tea mountains into death valley
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Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the top skiing body.
Afghan Taliban authorities publicly execute man for murder
A man convicted of murder was publicly executed at a stadium in eastern Afghanistan, witnesses told AFP on Tuesday, a punishment a UN rights monitor called "inhumane".
Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll hits 1,300
Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by deadly flooding that has killed 1,300 people in four countries.
Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass
Around 150,000 people gathered at Beirut's waterfront for mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital, where he delivered a message of hope and peace.
Hong Kong leader says independent committee to probe fire
Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that an independent committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, after authorities found substandard building materials had accelerated the blaze, which killed 151 people last week.
Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site
Thousands of Lebanese faithful were making their way to Beirut's waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV's mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital expected to draw huge crowds.
'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets
When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still at home, fearing she would never see him again.
Survivors, families seek answers to deadly Hong Kong ferry disaster
Survivors of one of Hong Kong's deadliest maritime disasters and victims' families who spent 13 years in a legal and bureaucratic maze seeking answers are hoping a coroner's rulinthis week will shed light on the tragedy.
Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire
Hong Kong's leader announced Tuesday the creation of a judge-led "independent committee" to investigate the devastating fire at an apartment complex that killed 151 people last week.
VR headsets take war-scarred children to world away from Gaza
Children scarred by the war in Gaza are undergoing a therapy programme using virtual reality headsets that transport the youngsters to a world far away from the destruction around them.
GEN Announces New Positive Phase 1 Trial Data of the Investigational Drug SUL-238 for Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
Phase 1 results show that SUL-238 is safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrates favorable pharmacokinetics with high CSF penetration in healthy elderly volunteers, supporting its advancement into further clinical development for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case
A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in a Chicago court to drug trafficking charges in a deal that would see him cooperate with US prosecutors for a reduced sentence.
12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port
At least 12 people, including three children, died Monday when a landslide sank two boats docked at a river port in central Peru, with dozens of others missing, officials said.
Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures
Chocolate artworks by some of France's most famous pastry chefs sold at auction Monday for more than 100,000 euros in a charity event that had bidders smacking their lips.
Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case: US media
A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in Chicago to a narcotics trafficking charge and continuing criminal enterprise, US media reported.
Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer
Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday.
Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance
Pope Leo XIV and leaders from Lebanon's religious communities met in a show of unity on Monday, with the pontiff urging them to combat intolerance on day two of his visit.
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Hong Kong has arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades, finding "substandard" netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said Monday.
Pope prays for peace in Lebanon and the region
Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday on day two of his trip to the multi-confessional country, with joyful Lebanese welcoming the pontiff at two famous pilgrimage sites.
Asia floods death toll tops 1,100 as troops aid survivors
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,100 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.
Pope prays for peace in Lebanon, region
Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday as he kicked off day two of his trip to the multi-confessional country with a visit to a famous pilgrimage site.
Asia floods toll tops 1,000 as military aid survivors
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.
South Korean religious leader on trial on graft charges
The leader of one of South Korea's largest cult-like churches stood trial on Monday accused of bribing the country's former first lady with gifts including a designer handbag and a diamond necklace.
Militaries come to aid of Asia flood victims as toll nears 1,000
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days.
Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire
Sobs could be heard across Hong Kong's Victoria Park at the weekend as hundreds of migrant workers mourned victims of Hong Kong's worst fire in more than a century and prayed for missing friends.
Pope to urge unity, bring hope to Lebanese youth on day two of visit
Pope Leo XIV is set to urge peace and unity on his second day in Lebanon on Monday, bringing a message of hope to young people whose faith in their crisis-hit country has dwindled.
Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption cases
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a pardon request, saying the long-running cases were tearing the country apart.
Pastor, bride among 26 kidnapped as Nigeria reels from raids
Armed men have kidnapped 26 people including a pastor and a bride in two separate raids in Nigeria, the latest in a string of mass abductions to rock the west African country.