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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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Russia said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wanted to capture the whole of Ukraine.
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The Fitch agency downgraded France's credit rating on Friday, as President Emmanuel Macron struggles with political instability and disagreements on how to put the country's strained public finances in order.
Fifty reported dead in Gaza as Israel steps up attacks on main city
Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza on Friday, the territory's civil defence agency said, as the army stepped up its attacks on Gaza City.
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Pope Leo XIV sent a message of thanks Friday to people on the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa for the welcome they extend to the migrants regularly arriving there.
Moscow says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences
Russia said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wanted to capture the whole of Ukraine.
Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike
Boeing workers at its St. Louis area defense factories will stay on strike after union members voted Friday to reject a new contract offer from the US aviation giant.
Nepal's 'courageous' new PM known for integrity
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Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests
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Authorities announced Friday they have taken into custody the person they believe shot dead Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump.
Moscow says peace talks frozen as Zelensky warns Putin wants all of Ukraine
Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still had plans to try to capture the whole of Ukraine.
Nepal's first woman chief justice to become next PM
Nepal's first woman Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki will be sworn in to lead the government in the Himalayan nation after deadly protests ousted the prime minister.
Suspect arrested in killing of US activist Charlie Kirk
US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped to turn him in, ending a frantic manhunt.
Eurovision will 'respect' any boycott decisions over Israel
The Eurovision Song Contest will respect countries' decisions on participating in next year's competition, its chief said Friday, after several European broadcasters threatened a boycott if Israel takes part.
UN General Assembly votes for Hamas-free Palestinian state
The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.
Nepal ex-chief justice Sushila Karki named as next PM
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki has been appointed to lead the transition as the country's next prime minister after deadly protests ousted the government, the president's office said Friday.
Suspect arrested in shooting death of US activist Charlie Kirk
US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a family member helped to turn him in after a frantic manhunt.
Russia cuts interest rate as economy slows
Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing fears of an economic slowdown after bloated spending on the Ukraine offensive.
Rubio to offer Israel support despite Qatar strike
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will leave Saturday on a trip to Israel to offer support before French-led moves to recognize a Palestinian state, the State Department said.
Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks frozen as Trump warns Putin
Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump again warned he was fast running out of patience with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
France risks credit downgrade as new PM tackles budget
France on Friday risks a downgrade on its ability to pay back debts, economists said, a move that would further complicate new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's task of drawing up a budget for next year.
Trump says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the suspect had been taken into custody over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a massive manhunt.
India hardliners give Nepal protests baseless religious twist
Protesters in Nepal ousted the prime minister and set parliament ablaze over the government's ban on social media and corruption allegations -- but in neighbouring India, the violence is being misrepresented online as something else entirely: a religious uprising.
Ukrainian athletes show true grit to be at world championships, says federation chief
War-torn Ukraine's athletes will be happy with a medal of any colour at the world athletics championships as "every step toward the podium is harder" than for their rivals, federation president Olha Saladukha told AFP.
Pacific leaders agree new summit rules after China, Taiwan bans
Pacific Island leaders agreed on Friday to a new framework that would allow nations to join a key regional forum as strategic partners, after accusations that China was influencing regional decision-making.
Hunt for shooter of Charlie Kirk enters third day in US
The vast manhunt for the shooter who killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk stretched into a third day on Friday, after police released fresh images in an effort to crack a case that has raised tensions in the United States.
'Volatile': Londoners and asylum seekers on edge due to protests
Near London's historic heart, steel barricades and plywood boards block the entrance to a hotel housing some 600 asylum seekers that has recently been targeted by protests.
Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence
Nepal's president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames.
S. Korean workers arrive home after US detention
A specially chartered flight carrying hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid last week landed at Incheon International Airport on Friday, AFP reporters saw.
Russia, Belarus start military drills as West watches warily
Russia and its key ally Belarus began major joint military drills early Friday, putting NATO on edge days after Poland accused Moscow of escalating tensions by firing attack drones through its airspace.
UN General Assembly to vote on a Hamas-free Palestinian state
The UN General Assembly will vote on Friday whether to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas.
From Discord to Bitchat, tech at the heart of Nepal protests
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