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Wall Street stocks rise, greeting optimism over possible US-Iran deal
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Jay-Z rape accuser says she made 'false accusations'
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NFL players chief raises concerns over pitch for Maracana game
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Senegal draw first match under Vieira and Nigeria survive scare
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Daytime Russian attacks kill seven in Kyiv
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Trump, Xi end summit long on pomp, but short on progress
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Spotting AI writing: how reliable are the detectors?
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Russia not preparing for conflict with Europe, Putin says
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French youth await pope after AI 'paradise of machines' warning
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Trump's photo of Xi greeting carries signs of AI
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Man City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reports
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Six missing after building blast in historic Athens district
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Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents
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Millions in US northeast brace for powerful storm
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Trump, Xi inspect founding documents of US democracy to close summit
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Assefa seeks 'better than my best' at Berlin marathon
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'Bottle Claus': Kipchoge's 'hero' helping runners chase Berlin marathon glory
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US court refuses to overturn Pentagon ban on Anthropic
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Olympic medallist Samba-Mayela handed provisional doping ban
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Verstappen and Norris blame slow cars as Mercedes tops qualifying
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First US trial against TikTok to open Monday
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Crowds cheer pope in Paris after AI 'paradise of machines' warning
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Palmer misses 'too many' England games, says Tuchel
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Teen swimmer makes Games history as Thai, Chinese sprinters win gold
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UN refugees chief warns conditions in W.Sahara 'deteriorating'
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Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League charges - reports
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Antonelli 'mad' about crash in Azerbaijan qualifying
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Concerns over 'missing' UK explorer Ranulph Fiennes
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'Perfect lap' gives Russell pole for Azerbaijan GP as Antonelli crashes out
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Suspected Paris killer of Argentine rugby star begs forgiveness
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UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Oil prices fall on cautious hopes for US-Iran progress
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China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai wins 100m sprint
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Noskova, Muchova take Czech Republic into BJK Cup final
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Top French literary prize drops best-selling novel over AI claims
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Thai sprinter Puripol breaks own Asian Games record to win 100m gold
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US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president
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Russell takes pole for Azerbaijan GP, Antonelli crashes out
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Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'
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Williams boss hails Chadwick as F1 inspiration for women
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Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'
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World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal
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From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin
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South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike
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China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign
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Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism
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French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
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European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
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China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold
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Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
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Brazil's justice system on Wednesday will decide whether former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho will serve his nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, in the South American country.
Macron launches 'XXL' crackdown on French drug gangs
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday launched a major operation against drug trafficking in Marseille and other French cities, saying that gangland battles that last year left dozens dead had made life a misery for residents.
Philips looks to AI as seeks to turn the page on defective respirators
Medical device manufacturer Philips is betting on innovation as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the healthcare industry, its chief executive told AFP in an interview on Tuesday, as the company looks to turn the page on a massive recall of defective sleep respirators.
Police seek charges over Bolsonaro's fake Covid certificate
Brazil's police have recommended that former president Jair Bolsonaro be charged for the alleged forging of his Covid vaccination certificate, according to an investigation report published Tuesday.
Germany makes arrests over Sweden parliament attack plot
Two Afghans linked to the Islamic State group were arrested in Germany on Tuesday on suspicion of planning an attack around Sweden's parliament in retaliation for Koran burnings, prosecutors said.
Hong Kong legislature passes tough new national security law
Hong Kong legislators unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday that introduces penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years in jail for the theft of state secrets.
Sea of coffins sounds alarm over work-related accidents in Italy
A thousand coffins filled one of Rome's most beautiful squares Tuesday as a trade union made a powerful statement on the number of deaths in work-related accidents.
Hong Kong legislature passes new national security law
Hong Kong's legislature unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday, introducing penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years' jail for the theft of state secrets.
Negreira chooses not to testify in Barca ref scandal court appearance
Former refereeing chief Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira chose not to testify during a court appearance Tuesday regarding the alleged Barcelona bribery scandal.
Ex K-pop star leaves jail after five-year rape, spycam term
Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young left prison Tuesday after completing a five-year term for gang rape and illicit filming, in one of South Korea's high profile spycam scandals.
Apex Legends eSports event postponed by hacking claims
Organizers of the Apex Legends Global Series eSports tournament have postponed an event after two competitors appeared to be hacked while playing separate games during the North American finals.
China, India hail Putin election win; West brands it 'undemocratic'
Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin including China and India congratulated him Monday on winning a fifth term in power but Western powers denounced the election as illegitimate, held under repressive conditions with no credible opposition.
Famine imminent in north Gaza, an 'unprecedented' crisis: UN
Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May unless there is urgent intervention, a United Nations-backed food security assessment warned Monday.
United CEO pledges enhanced safety drive after incidents
United Airlines is redoubling safety training following a number of incidents in recent weeks, the company's chief executive told customers Monday.
Gwendal Poullennec: the Michelin man with the power to make or break restaurants
As director of the Michelin Guide for the past five years, Gwendal Poullennec has the power to make the most hardened kitchen masters tremble in their chef's hat.
Famine imminent in north Gaza, 'unprecedented' crisis: UN
Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May without urgent intervention, a United Nations-backed food security assessment warned on Monday.
Revived TV drama breaks Iraq's taboos
After a 27-year hiatus, an Iraqi TV programme banned by Saddam Hussein for its gritty depiction of life under sanctions has returned to portray drug lords thriving in the war-scarred country.
Ito hailed by Reims coach for 'mental strength' amid sexual assault claim
Reims coach Will Still praised "key player" Junya Ito for the Japanese star's mental strength after he put off-field troubles to one side to score the winner as his club beat Metz 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order
Russian President Vladimir Putin has over the past two decades built up a system of domestic repression and confrontation with the West that is almost certain to guarantee a fifth term in office on Sunday.
Volcano erupts again on Iceland peninsula
Icelandic police declared a state of emergency Saturday as lava spewed from a new volcanic fissure on the Reykjanes peninsula, the fourth eruption to hit the area since December.
Senegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south
Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign less than two weeks before the vote.
Volcano erupts again on Iceland peninsula: Met office
Lava spewed Saturday from a new volcanic fissure on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, the fourth eruption to hit the area since December, authorities said.
Boeing urges airlines to check switches after LATAM plane plunge
Boeing on Friday warned airlines flying its 787 Dreamliner model to inspect certain switches in the cockpit, after a New Zealand-bound LATAM plane dropped violently mid-flight, injuring dozens of travelers.
UN demands unimpeded aid access to Sudan as famine looms
The United Nations called Friday for Sudan's warring factions to provide unimpeded access for desperately needed aid as the spectre of famine looms after nearly a year of conflict.
Prosecutors urge 40-50 years for crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried
US prosecutors have requested that a court sentence disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried to between 40 and 50 years imprisonment for massive fraud that cost customers $8 billion, court documents showed Friday.
Powerful tornadoes roar through US Midwest, killing 3
Devastating storms pounded three central US states Thursday night, spawning massive tornadoes and claiming at least three lives, officials said Friday.
'Difficult' Friday prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque
Under a heavy police presence, tens of thousands of Muslims attended the first Friday prayers of Ramadan in east Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, a gathering weighed down by the war in Gaza.
Girls, rivalries, football in Pope Francis's first memoir
From being "dazzled" by a beautiful girl to his role in Argentina's dictatorship, Pope Francis reviews his long life in his first autobiography -- and makes clear he is going nowhere.
Migrant relatives sue French state over 2021 Channel tragedy
The family of an Ethiopian man who was among 27 migrants who drowned in 2021 when their boat capsized in the Channel filed a complaint Friday suing the French state in the first such case over the disaster, two groups said.
Rats in US police headquarters 'high' from eating seized marijuana
As New Orleans police seize marijuana, they can't stop some inside the department headquarters from consuming the confiscated stash.
Bolivian lawyer defends Indigenous women in their language
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Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin when it launched in 2008, a UK court ruled Thursday.