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In Finland's forests, soldiers re-learn how to lay anti-personnel mines
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Israeli president visits Australia after Bondi Beach attack
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In Dakar fishing village, surfing entices girls back to school
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Lakers rally to beat Sixers despite Doncic injury
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Russian pensioners turn to soup kitchen as war economy stutters
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Japan taps Meta to help search for abuse of Olympic athletes
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As Estonia schools phase out Russian, many families struggle
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Toyota names new CEO, hikes profit forecasts
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Next in Putin's sights? Estonia town stuck between two worlds
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Family of US news anchor's missing mother renews plea to kidnappers
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Spin woes, injury and poor form dog Australia for T20 World Cup
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Japan's Liberal Democratic Party: an election bulldozer
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Hazlewood out of T20 World Cup in fresh blow to Australia
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Japan scouring social media 24 hours a day for abuse of Olympic athletes
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Bangladesh Islamist leader seeks power in post-uprising vote
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Rams' Stafford named NFL's Most Valuable Player
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Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant
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Japan's Sanae Takaichi: Iron Lady 2.0 hopes for election boost
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Italy set for 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
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Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on Monday
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Pressure on Townsend as Scots face Italy in Six Nations
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Taiwan's political standoff stalls $40 bn defence plan
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Inter eyeing chance to put pressure on title rivals Milan
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Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic
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Dortmund dare to dream as Bayern's title march falters
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PSG brace for tough run as 'strange' Marseille come to town
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Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
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AI tools fabricate Epstein images 'in seconds,' study says
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Asian markets extend global retreat as tech worries build
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Sells like teen spirit? Cobain's 'Nevermind' guitar up for sale
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Thailand votes after three prime ministers in two years
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UK royal finances in spotlight after Andrew's downfall
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Diplomatic shift and elections see Armenia battle Russian disinformation
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Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer
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Epstein fallout triggers resignations, probes
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The banking fraud scandal rattling Brazil's elite
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Party or politics? All eyes on Bad Bunny at Super Bowl
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Man City confront Anfield hoodoo as Arsenal eye Premier League crown
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Patriots seek Super Bowl history in Seahawks showdown
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Gotterup leads Phoenix Open as Scheffler struggles
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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
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'Save the Post': Hundreds protest cuts at famed US newspaper
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New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori
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Amazon shares plunge as AI costs climb
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Galthie lauds France's remarkable attacking display against Ireland
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Argentina govt launches account to debunk 'lies' about Milei
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Australia drug kingpin walks free after police informant scandal
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Dupont wants more after France sparkle and then wobble against Ireland
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Cuba says willing to talk to US, 'without pressure'
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NFL names 49ers to face Rams in Aussie regular-season debut
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Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and said the Middle East needed new approaches for peace as he finished a three-day trip to the country by urging an end to divisions.
US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday for high-stakes talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
German economy in 'deepest crisis' of post-war era: industry group
Germany's economy is suffering its "deepest crisis" since the aftermath of World War II, an industry group warned Tuesday, calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to take urgent action to spark a revival.
Stocks firm as US rate cut outlook tempers Japan bond unease
Stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter, as weak data reinforced optimism for US interest rate cuts and tempered concerns over rising Japanese bond yields.
OECD raises US, eurozone growth targets as world economy 'resilient'
The world economy has been "surprisingly resilient" in the face of adversity this year, the OECD said Tuesday, raising its growth estimates for key economies, notably the US and the eurozone.
Pope Leo holds Beirut mass, visits port blast site
Tens of thousands of people gathered at Beirut's waterfront as Pope Leo XIV held mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital.
Most Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter, as more weak data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond yields.
Trump says Honduras 'trying to change' presidential election outcome
Donald Trump accused election officials in Honduras on Monday of "trying to change" their presidential election outcome, as a partial digital tally revealed the two frontrunners are locked in a "technical tie."
Concern as India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt app
India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move that has raised concerns about users' privacy.
US Republicans sweat toss-up election in traditional stronghold
A US election once written off as a routine Republican win has turned into an unexpected test of president Donald Trump's political strength -- and a warning flare for a party already nervous about its paper-thin majority in Congress.
South Korean leader calls for penalties over e-commerce data leak
South Korea's president ordered on Tuesday swift action to penalise those responsible for a major data leak at e-commerce giant Coupang affecting more than 33 million customers.
Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Stocks rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter as more weak US data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond yields.
How South Korea's brief martial law upended lives
When South Korea's leader declared martial law a year ago, one young woman blocked a tank, a civil servant resigned in protest and a lawmaker switched sides to remove him from office.
'We chose it': PKK fighters cherish life in Iraq's mountains
A Kurdish militant picks his way along a switchback road in Iraq's mountains before pulling over to alert his comrades in a nearby hidden bunker that they are about to have company.
US envoy to meet Russia's Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo holds Beirut mass and visits site of port blast
More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion.
White House gets scaled-down Christmas display amid ballroom work
US First Lady Melania Trump unveiled this year's White House Christmas decorations on Monday -- in a reduced space after President Donald Trump demolished part of the historic building for a new ballroom.
OpenAI Joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance as Foundation Member to Strengthen Global Response Against AI-Enabled Scams
New partnership marks a significant step forward in the shared mission to combat AI-enabled fraud and strengthen digital safety worldwide.
White House confirms admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
A US admiral acting under the authority of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday.
Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis: presidency
Nigeria's defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren.
From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before
The United States has meddled for decades in elections around the world. But no modern president has done so as brazenly as Donald Trump.
Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects 'slave's peace'
US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the Oval Office on Monday to discuss Venezuela, as his counterpart Nicolas Maduro rejected a "slave's peace" amid mounting fears of American military action.
Right-wing rivals for Honduras presidency in 'technical tie'
A businessman who has US President Donald Trump's backing for the presidency of Honduras was locked in a "technical tie" with a rightwing TV host after a preliminary vote count, the Central American country's electoral body said Monday.
US upbeat on pushing Ukraine deal as envoy heads to Russia
The United States said Monday it was optimistic about pushing through a controversial deal to end the war in Ukraine as President Donald Trump's envoy headed to Moscow.
Trump to meet top national security team on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the White House on Monday to discuss Venezuela, as tensions rise over potential military action by Washington.
Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth
Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country.
ICC vows to stand firm amid US sanctions
The president of the International Criminal Court and key European members on Monday issued a defiant declaration of the tribunal's independence in the face of US sanctions against several of its top officials.
The far right's 'accelerated' rise in Croatia
Ultranationalist views are rapidly becoming mainstream in Croatia, observers are warning, as an emboldened far right seeks to rewrite the country's dark World War II-era history.
Trump-backed conservative holds knife-edge lead in Honduras vote
A conservative backed by US President Donald Trump held the slenderest of leads in Honduras' presidential race, with just over half the vote counted Monday.
Stocks turn lower as traders eye US data for Fed signals
European and US stock markets turned lower Monday as investors awaited key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of an expected cut to interest rates next week.
Trump-backed candidate holds narrow lead in race for Honduras presidency
A conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump narrowly leads a right-wing rival in Honduras's presidential election, according to partial results from the electoral commission released Monday.
From porcelain to tweed, EU opens protected label to crafts
Traditional crafts from French Limoges porcelain to Irish Donegal tweed became entitled to EU protected status as of Monday -- on a par with agricultural products from Champagne to Parma ham.