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Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan
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Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury
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English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform
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Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football
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Pope arrives in France on first official visit in 18 years
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Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel
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Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years
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Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
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Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
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Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
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From transit to consumption: drug use surges in Mozambique
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US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt
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Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths
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Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages
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Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons
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Asian markets mixed after oil gains
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Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
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'Genius' Ohashi bids for third Asian Games gold after world record
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India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
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India's 'Tree Father' plants for a greener future
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Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
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Hopping mad: New health warning stirs up Belgian brewers
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Brazil candidates mount digital armies for fierce online campaign
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Canadian capital to rename 'Trump Ave'
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Nepal PM says floods 'a warning to the world' about climate change
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Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years
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Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
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Bacteria suspected in deaths of hundreds of baby whales off Argentina
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Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
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US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News
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Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
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UN approves resolution on dealing with rising sea levels
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Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League
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Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier
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Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister
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Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths
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Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England series in thriller
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Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp debut
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Felix gives Portugal win over Wales as Ronaldo misfires
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Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
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Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England ODI series
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Israel's Netanyahu denounces enemies, allies in fiery UN speech
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Guyana urges Venezuela at UN to respect ICJ's ruling on Essequibo region
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Hollywood stars among arrests in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
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Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms
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Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy
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Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome
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Italy bans burqas in schools, caps numbers of foreign students per class
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Cowboys, Ravens happy with footing for first Rio NFL clash
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Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says
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FBI director gave New Zealand officials illegal firearms: police
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EU leaders plot defence boost in shadow of Denmark drones
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US on brink of govt shutdown as last-ditch vote fails
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UN Security Council OKs new military force to fight Haiti 'terrorist' gangs
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Trump says US cities should be military 'training grounds'
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UN Security Council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, full-fledged force with military troops.
New youth-led protests hit Madagascar despite government's dismissal
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With all-or-nothing Gaza plan, Trump turns tables for Israel
In presenting a Gaza plan as an ultimatum to Hamas, US President Donald Trump has turned the tables to give Israel the advantage diplomatically -- and an even freer rein on the ground if a deal fails.
Trump gives Hamas '3 or 4 days' on Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to accept his plan to end the war in Gaza "for their own good" or face severe consequences.
Estonia PM says Russia incursions aim to distract EU from Ukraine: AFP interview
Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal warned Tuesday that Russia's recent air incursions were an attempt to distract Europe from helping Ukraine, ahead of a summit with EU leaders.
Rohingya tell UN of Myanmar bloodshed, suffering
A Rohingya refugee who fled ethnic violence in Myanmar along with 750,000 others in 2017, spending seven years in Bangladesh, described Tuesday the endless cycle of violence and exile facing the mostly Muslim minority.
Trump says US government will 'probably' shut down
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Starmer vows to fight for Britain's 'soul', thwart far right
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Tuesday the UK faced a "battle for the soul of the country", as he made an impassioned plea against the rise of the hard right.
'I couldn't reach them': Afghans abroad despair at blackout
Afghans around the world are despairing at being unable to reach their loved ones at home after a Taliban-enforced internet blackout took effect on Monday.
Starmer vows to fight for 'decent' Britain, as he battles Farage
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Labour members to keep faith as he defended a multicultural Britain during a speech to his party's annual conference that sought to allay questions over his leadership.
US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled
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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.
UN warns Myanmar conflict blocking Rohingya return
Bloody fighting between Myanmar's army and a separatist movement is proving an "insurmountable barrier" to the return of the country's displaced Rohingya minority, a UN official warned Tuesday.
Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'
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ECB chief says eurozone weathering Trump tariff storm
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Tuesday US tariffs had not hit the eurozone as badly as feared, but warned new risks could lie ahead in an uncertain world.
Pentagon chief tells US military leaders to fix 'decades of decay'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the US military must fix "decades of decay" as he addressed a rare gathering of hundreds of senior officers summoned from around the world to hear him speak near Washington.
New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government's dismissal
Protesters in Madagascar held new demonstrations Tuesday, facing a heavy police presence and teargas, AFP journalists saw, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that the UN said has killed 22 people.
Who will take 30,000 asylum seekers? EU solidarity faces big test
The EU's new migration pact faces its first real test in coming months as countries are called to split the "burden" of resettling at least 30,000 asylum seekers -- with a Christmas deadline to strike a deal.
Madagascar protesters undeterred despite sacking of government
Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN.
Madagascar protesters mobilise despite firing of government
Protesters in Madagascar called for fresh demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell mounting unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN.
Trial opens over Bangkok murder of French-Cambodian ex-MP
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US careens toward government shutdown as both parties dig in
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Trump to address rare mass meeting of US military leaders
President Donald Trump will on Tuesday speak at a rare gathering of hundreds of senior US military officers summoned, without public explanation, from around the world to meet at a base near Washington.