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Star Australian broadcaster faces trial for sexual assault
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US, Japan support yen with first joint intervention since 2011
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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent
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US dairy industry muscles up thanks to protein craze
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Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack
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Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool
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Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims
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Trump says US support for Japanese yen a 'signal of friendship'
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Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to 'step back'
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Thorbjornsen earns maiden PGA win at Rocket Classic
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Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35
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Greaves steadies West Indies in second Test against Pakistan
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Zverev says sanctions won't solve problem of bloated Masters events
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Russian teen Liutova wins WTA Memphis title
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Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events
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Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg
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Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'
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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
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Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title
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Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones
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Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
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Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games
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Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
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Trump's on-again-off-again war against Iran: in his own words
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OPEC+ boosts September production by 188,000 barrels/day
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The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure.
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As Pakistan stepped into the global centre-stage through Iran war mediation, it hired a US lobbying firm to push Washington for boosted security cooperation and minerals investment, the contract shows.
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling –- firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute.
Tokyo, Taipei lead tech losses as Asian markets suffer again
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.
Trump revives sprawling election fraud claims in address to nation
President Donald Trump on Thursday reeled off extraordinary claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling in US elections in a speech to the nation that doubled down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.
UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM
Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday.
US hits Iran infrastructure in tit-for-tat strikes
The United States launched fresh strikes Thursday on Iran with bridges and transport infrastructure among the apparent targets, as Tehran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday.
Germany and France seek 'new dynamic' on defence after fighter jet failure
France and Germany will seek to move on from the failure of a tortured fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans -- including nuclear deterrence -- at a joint government meeting on Friday.
Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity'
President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Thursday focusing on the "integrity" of US elections, the White House said, as he doubles down on his false claims that he won the 2020 vote.
Chile's Senate OKs business-friendly economic reforms
Chile's Senate approved Thursday a business-friendly package of major economic reforms engineered by right-wing President Jose Antonio Kast, which has been assailed by the opposition as favoring rich people.
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast
Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices wobbled as United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks.
French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit
France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing "exceptionally positive" ties in Rabat.
Putin leading Russia to 'chaos', anti-war politician says
In a town just outside Moscow where he runs his anti-war election campaign, Boris Nadezhdin spent the week considering what to do next as authorities ramped up pressure on him: flee Russia, or risk going to prison.
Ukraine's ousted defence chief whose reforms riled army bosses
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to unreconciliable clashes with the country's top brass.
US retail sales lose steam in June as consumers spend less on gasoline
US consumers slowed their spending in June while energy costs fell, government data showed Thursday, cooling retail sales as further uncertainty looms from the Middle East war.
Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Ukraine's ousted defence minister issued stunning public criticism of the army's top commander on Thursday, forcing President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity to halt signs of an emerging split in the military top ranks.
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil rises on Mideast unrest
Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices climbed after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
Germany and France seek to 'bounce back' from fighter jet failure
France and Germany will seek to move on from the failure of a tortured fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans -- including nuclear deterrence -- at a joint government meeting on Friday.
Regulator backs extension of Spain's largest nuclear plant
Spain's nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country's largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government's planned 2028 shutdown.
Protests erupt across Ukraine against defence minister's ouster
Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday against the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who hit out at the country's military chiefs after being ousted in a sweeping reshuffle by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Stocks drop, oil steadies tracking tech sell-off, Mideast unrest
Major stock markets mostly retreated and oil prices steadied Thursday as technology shares extended falls and the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
Ukraine state energy boss Koretsky becomes new PM
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday approved the appointment of Naftogaz state energy boss Sergiy Koretsky as the new prime minister, part of a disputed government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
UK nationalises struggling British Steel
The British government said Thursday it had taken British Steel into full public ownership to "protect the future of steel production in the UK", after taking control from Chinese firm Jingye.
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC to invest another US$100 bn in Arizona fabs
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will invest an additional US$100 billion in the US state of Arizona, the company said Thursday, as it reported a record quarterly net profit on the back of massive demand for AI hardware.
IOC chief Coventry can learn from Infantino on handling Trump: ex-IOC executives
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close relationship with Donald Trump has ensured a successful World Cup and all eyes will be on IOC president Kirsty Coventry to see if she adopts a similar strategy ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Mideast war
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war.
Saving Gaza's past, one artefact at a time
Armed with paintbrushes and wearing surgical gloves, volunteers inside a large tent in Gaza delicately brushed dust from a stone mosaic before placing it into storage, part of an effort to preserve cultural heritage hit by war.
US bid for Libya reunification a gamble, analysts say
US envoy Massad Boulos has spent the past year shuttling between Libya's rival leaders to bridge their political divide. But some fear Washington's bids would bolster power among entrenched elites at the expense of a long-awaited democratic process.
US wants to globalize fight against far-left terrorism
The United States is hosting an international ministerial meeting Thursday aimed at globalizing the fight against left-wing terrorism, which the Trump administration claims is on the rise.
Amnesty warns of 'crimes against humanity' in El Salvador jails
Arbitrary arrests and hundreds of deaths in El Salvador's prisons could amount to "crimes against humanity," Amnesty International warned Wednesday.