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Bolivia wants closer US ties, without alienating China: minister
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Ex-MLB outfielder Puig guilty in federal sports betting case
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony
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China overturns death sentence for Canadian in drug case
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Trump reinstates commercial fishing in protected Atlantic waters
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Man Utd can't rush manager choice: Carrick
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Leeds boost survival bid with win over relegation rivals Forest
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Stars, Clydesdales and an AI beef jostle for Super Bowl ad glory
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Dow surges above 50,000 for first time as US stocks regain mojo
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Freeski star Gu says injuries hit confidence as she targets Olympic treble
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UK police search properties in Mandelson probe
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Bompastor extends contract as Chelsea Women's boss despite slump
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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony
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A French yoga teacher's 'hell' in a Venezuelan jail
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England's Underhill taking nothing for granted against Wales
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Fans cheer for absent Ronaldo as Saudi row deepens
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Violence-ridden Haiti in limbo as transitional council wraps up
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Hundreds protest in Milan ahead of Winter Olympics
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Suspect in murder of Colombian footballer Escobar killed in Mexico
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Wainwright says England game still 'huge occasion' despite Welsh woes
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WADA shrugs off USA withholding dues
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Winter Olympics to open with star-studded ceremony
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Trump posts, then deletes, racist clip of Obamas as monkeys
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Danone expands recall of infant formula batches in Europe
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Trump deletes racist video post of Obamas as monkeys
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Colombia's Rodriguez signs with MLS side Minnesota United
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UK police probing Mandelson after Epstein revelations search properties
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Russian drone hits Ukrainian animal shelter
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US says new nuclear deal should include China, accuses Beijing of secret tests
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French cycling hope Seixas dreaming of Tour de France debut
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France detects Russia-linked Epstein smear attempt against Macron: govt source
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EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
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Iran expects more US talks after 'positive atmosphere' in Oman
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US says 'key participant' in 2012 attack on Benghazi mission arrested
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Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise
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Arteta apologises to Rosenior after disrespect row
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Terror at Friday prayers: witness describes 'extremely powerful' blast in Islamabad
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Winter Olympics men's downhill: Three things to watch
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Ice dancers Chock and Bates shine as US lead Japan in team event
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Stocks rebound though tech stocks still suffer
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Spanish PM urges caution as fresh rain heads for flood zone
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Iran says to hold more talks with US despite Trump military threats
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Cambodia reveals damage to UNESCO-listed temple after Thailand clashes
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Norway crown princess 'deeply regrets' Epstein friendship
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Italy set for Winter Olympics opening ceremony as Vonn passes test
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England's Jacks says players back under-fire skipper Brook '100 percent'
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Carrick relishing Frank reunion as Man Utd host Spurs
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Farrell keeps the faith in Irish still being at rugby's top table
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Meloni, Vance hail 'shared values' amid pre-Olympic protests
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Olympic freestyle champion Gremaud says passion for skiing carried her through dark times
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Pacific islanders decried on Thursday a wasted chance to draw eyes to their climate troubles, after their bid to co-host next year's COP climate summit was brushed aside.
Nigeria searches for abducted schoolgirls as gunmen attack church
Security forces were scouring western Nigeria for two dozen kidnapped schoolgirls on Wednesday, a day after gunmen stormed a church service, killing two people in an attack captured on video.
Trump signs bill requiring Epstein files release
Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday legislation requiring the release of government records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, spurring a showdown over whether the US president will allow full disclosure -- or return to trying to bury the case.
Trump vows to end Sudan war, in sudden pivot
US President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to end Sudan's grinding civil war at the request of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, condemning "tremendous atrocities" in a conflict he has previously overlooked.
US presses Ukraine to cede land as Russian strikes kill 26
A new US peace proposal for Ukraine would see Kyiv ceding land and more than halving its army, a source told AFP Wednesday, as a Russian strike in the west of the country killed 26 people, including three children.
Many US Fed members inclined against December cut: minutes
Many US Federal Reserve officials were leaning against another rate cut in December, meeting minutes showed Wednesday, a move sure to infuriate President Donald Trump as he pushes for lower rates.
Trump vows to end Sudan 'atrocities,' in sudden pivot
US President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to end Sudan's grinding civil war at the request of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, condemning "tremendous atrocities" in a conflict he has previously overlooked.
Trump says will work to end Sudan war at Saudi prince's request
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would start "working" to end the war in Sudan, after visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked him to help solve the devastating conflict.
Trump says will start 'working' on Sudan, at Saudi prince's request
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would start "working" on the war in Sudan, after visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked him to help end the conflict.
Rare Nazi Enigma machine sells for 482,600 euros
An extremely rare and operational Nazi Enigma encryption machine, famously cracked by Allied codebreakers during World War II, has sold for nearly half a million euros in Paris, double its expected price, auction house Christie's said Wednesday.
Russian strike kills 25 as Zelensky's Turkey peace bid stumbles
A Russian strike in western Ukraine on Wednesday killed at least 25 people including three children, ripping the top floors off a block of flats, as an attempt by President Volodymyr Zelensky to revive the peace process with talks in Turkey fell flat.
China, Netherlands move to resolve Nexperia chip row
The Netherlands said Wednesday it had suspended its proposed takeover of Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia in a sign of "good will", a move China welcomed as a positive "first step".
Trump faces moment of truth on explosive Epstein Files
A bill requiring the release of government records on Jeffrey Epstein heads to Donald Trump for his signature Wednesday, spurring a showdown over whether the US president will allow full disclosure -- or return to trying to bury the case.
Trump tariff hikes hit US August imports, delayed data shows
President Donald Trump's tariff hikes on dozens of trading partners hit US imports in August, according to a Wednesday report delayed by a record government shutdown that ended last week.
With Shein, Temu rising, EU to overhaul consumer protection rules
Faced with the explosive growth of online shopping platforms like Shein and Temu, the EU executive said on Wednesday it was time to reform consumer protection rules to match the new reality in e-commerce.
Russian strikes kill 25 as Zelensky makes peace bid in Turkey
A Russian strike on the west Ukrainian city of Ternopil on Wednesday killed at least 25 people, including three children, ripping off the top floors of a block of flats and overshadowing President Volodymyr Zelensky's push to revive a peace process in Turkey.
Trump's embrace of crown prince ushers in new era in US-Saudi ties
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's trip to Washington has been a triumph, with Donald Trump rolling out the red carpet for "the future king" and absolving him of the criticism he has faced for years.
EU moves to delay 'high-risk' AI rules, cut cookie banners
The EU executive proposed rolling back key AI and data privacy rules on Wednesday as part of a push to slash red tape and help Europe's high-tech sector catch up with global rivals.
Stocks steadier before key Nvidia results
Stocks struggled to kickstart a recovery Wednesday following heavy losses triggered by worries over an AI-fuelled bubble.
Stocks struggle as Nvidia takes centre stage amid AI bubble fears
Stocks struggled Wednesday to kickstart a recovery following the latest stagger across world markets that has been caused by worries over an AI-fuelled bubble and uncertainty over US interest rates.
China to halt Japan seafood imports amid Taiwan spat: reports
China will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, media in Tokyo reported Wednesday as a diplomatic spat sparked by comments about Taiwan deepens.
Asian markets bounce as Nvidia takes centre stage amid AI bubble fears
Asian investors battled Wednesday to kickstart a recovery in equities following the latest stagger across world markets that has been caused by worries over an AI-fuelled bubble and uncertainty over US interest rates.
Ronaldo and Musk attend Trump's dinner with Saudi prince
Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and billionaire Elon Musk were among the guests at a lavish White House dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for the visiting Saudi crown prince on Tuesday.
UK spy agency warns MPs over Chinese 'headhunters'
Britain's domestic intelligence agency MI5 warned on Tuesday that China was using spies disguised as headhunters to recruit parliamentarians, amid concern over Beijing's activities in the UK.
In blow to Trump, US court tosses redrawn Texas congressional map
A US district court, in a setback for President Donald Trump, struck down a congressional map on Tuesday redrawn by Republicans in Texas that was intended to give the party five more likely seats in the House of Representatives.
Trump says Saudi prince 'knew nothing' about journalist's murder
US President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, insisting the kingdom's de facto ruler "knew nothing" about the murder as he wooed him at White House.
What are the 'Epstein Files?'
The "Epstein Files," sealed for years and the object of frenzied speculation, are one step closer to being released to the public.
Nicki Minaj stands with Trump on Nigeria religious persecution
Rap icon Nicki Minaj praised Donald Trump's stand on the persecution of religious minorities on Tuesday, calling for an end to faith-based persecution in Nigeria, which the government there denies.
Trump defends Saudi prince over journalist Khashoggi's murder
US President Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday over the 2018 killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi as he wooed the key ally with a lavish welcome to the White House.
US lawmakers vote for Epstein files release after Trump U-turn
US lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Tuesday for releasing government files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after President Donald Trump dropped his opposition to opening the books on a scandal that has roiled politics, law enforcement and the country's elite.
Trump defends Saudi prince over journalist murder, hails $1tn investment vow
Donald Trump defended Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of a journalist and hailed a $1 trillion investment pledge Tuesday as the US president laid on a lavish welcome at the White House.
Sahel nations must unite to contain raging violence: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for Sahel nations to put aside their differences to tackle mounting attacks by armed groups in a region beset by humanitarian crisis.