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Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist
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Alex Bodi pushes ahead with expansion: ALIX LASERS showroom planned for Bucharest
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Quarantine, unease and rumours: Russian city grapples with plague scare
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Fossil fuels off COP31 agenda as global output keeps rising
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Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand
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Haze not 'a threat' to Singapore F1 race: organisers
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Marc Marquez vows to 'attack' Martin's lead at Indonesian MotoGP
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COP31 organisers say to seek 'ambitious' action with their text
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Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP
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Bartunkova thrashes Muchova to reach China Open semi-finals
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In Beijing, EU trade envoy says deficit with China 'unsustainable'
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Drone hits Yandex data centre, in first such attack on Russia
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Sri Lanka's de Silva quits as Test captain
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Oil prices surge and stocks sink on fresh inflation worries
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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return
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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China
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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem
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From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn
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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries
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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit
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North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations
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Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning
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Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis
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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP
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'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'
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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees
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The growing protests against India's poll body - and PM Modi
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'A sun as black as my lungs': how corruption crucified a polluted Albania city
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Stocks fall further as oil spike fans fresh inflation worries
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The British historian helping the French rediscover de Gaulle
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Bad COP, worse COP? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit
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Dodgers beat Braves to advance, Guardians survive in MLB playoffs
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Rookie Henry named in Wallabies midfield to face All Blacks
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Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz
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Housing crisis set to dominate Spain's snap election
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US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
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Gas, health care, utilities: high costs squeeze US midterm voters
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After botched US execution, Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support
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New Zealand Rugby seeks injunction over PNG Chiefs name
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Guinea-Bissau junta urges military unit loyal to ex-president to disarm
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Samsung expects 780% quarterly operating profit jump on AI boom
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As species decline, green turtles offer glimmer of hope
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Guardians survive with 9-3 win over White Sox
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Brothers Scott and Beauden Barrett named to start for All Blacks
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Saudi Arabia says 3 dead at airports after Houthis claim attacks
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EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
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The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school killed 30 people, after a days-long military operation further south left around 170 dead, according to the civil defence agency.
Top China, US diplomats begin meeting in Laos
The top diplomats of China and the United States met for talks on Saturday in Laos, as Washington worries about Beijing's deepening ties with Moscow and its actions in the South China Sea.
IOC apologises for South Korea gaffe in Olympics opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee apologised Saturday for a gaffe during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in which South Korean athletes were incorrectly introduced as North Korean.
Japan's Sado mines added to World Heritage list
A network of mines on a Japanese island infamous for using conscripted wartime labour was added to UNESCO's World Heritage register Saturday after South Korea dropped earlier objections to its listing.
Trump accuses Harris of anti-Semitism in overblown speech
US presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely accused election rival Kamala Harris of being an anti-Semite who plans to allow the murder of newborn babies, in a speech meant to rally religious supporters Friday that quickly went off the rails.
Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Laos on Saturday, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, part of a multi-nation Asia visit aimed at reinforcing regional ties in the face of an increasingly assertive Beijing.
Concern grows as Venezuela blocks election observers
Concerns grew Friday over the fairness of Venezuela's presidential elections as Caracas was accused of blocking international observers from arriving for the Sunday vote, including a delegation of ex-presidents.
Blinken, in Laos, set for talks with Chinese foreign minister
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived early Saturday in Laos, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, part of a multi-nation Asia visit aimed at reinforcing ties with regional allies in the face of an increasingly assertive Beijing.
Regional concern grows as Venezuela blocks vote observers
Panama on Friday accused Venezuela of blocking a flight carrying former Latin American presidents -- all critics of President Nicolas Maduro -- to observe elections due in two days.
G20 pledges to work together to tax ultra-rich
G20 nations have agreed to work together to make the super-rich pay their taxes, but stopped short of a more substantial deal, according to a declaration adopted Friday after a meeting of finance ministers in Rio de Janeiro.
Stocks rise as US inflation data boosts rate cut hopes
Major stock markets pushed higher Friday as traders welcomed data showing a moderation in US inflation, firming expectations the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in September.
Trump slams rivals as he meets Netanyahu in Florida
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sharply criticized his Democratic political rivals and pledged to work for peace in the Middle East if reelected as he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Friday.
Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Florida
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gave a warm greeting to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife on Friday as the two leaders met for talks in Florida.
Blinken set for talks with Chinese counterpart in Laos
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive Saturday in Laos, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart at a regional conference and work to reinforce Washington's ties with its allies.
Harris gets vital Obama backing in battle against Trump
Barack and Michelle Obama pledged support for Kamala Harris on Friday, filling the last major gap in her bid to unite Democrats around her dramatic, late-hour challenge against Donald Trump this November.
Ethiopia declares three days of mourning after landslide tragedy
Ethiopia announced on Friday three days of mourning following a devastating landslide in a southern remote part of the country where more than 250 people lost their lives.
Stock markets climb as US inflation rate drops
Major stock markets mainly rose Friday as traders welcomed data showing US inflation is slowing, firming expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September.
Stock markets recover before US inflation data
Major stock markets mainly rose Friday as traders looked ahead to key US inflation data that could firm expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September.
Obama endorsement adds momentum to Harris White House bid
Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris' bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to defeat Donald Trump in November's presidential election.
Harris win would be 'monumental': Olympic icon Felix
US Olympic icon Allyson Felix believes Kamala Harris winning November's US presidential election would be a "monumental" moment for the country.
South Sudan's basketball 'Bright Stars' on Olympic mission to make their nation proud
"Bigger than basketball": After qualifying for the Olympics for the first time, South Sudan's basketball team are on a mission to make their troubled young country proud.
China, Russia say to counter 'extra-regional forces' in SE Asia
China and Russia's foreign ministers met their Southeast Asian counterparts Friday after vowing to counter "extra-regional forces", a day before Washington's top diplomat was due to arrive.
Markets make battling recovery from tech rout after US data
Investors fought back Friday after a tech-fuelled sell-off, taking heart from forecast-beating US growth data that indicated the economy was still in rude health, but did not dent hopes for an interest rate cut.
Rival gangs sign truce in Haiti's largest shantytown
Two rival gang leaders signed a truce to end armed conflict in Haiti's largest shantytown, a community leader said Thursday.
India marks last Pakistan conflict at Himalayan frontier
Indian soldiers and top brass gathered Friday in the remote Himalayan foothills to commemorate a battle fondly remembered among compatriots for imposing a humiliating military defeat on arch-rival Pakistan.
Sri Lanka announces first presidential vote since unrest
Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.
Asian markets battle to recover from tech rout after US data
Asian traders struggled to fight back Friday after a tech-fuelled sell-off, taking heart from forecast-beating US growth data that reassured that the economy was still in rude health, but did not dent hopes for an interest rate cut.
Venezuela girds for uncertain election with 'bloodbath' threat
Uncertainty hangs over presidential elections in Venezuela Sunday, with incumbent Nicolas Maduro vowing a "bloodbath" if he loses, which polls say is likely.
American Bridgeman fires 63 to grab US PGA 3M Open lead
Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of the last seven holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's 3M Open.
Fraught election campaign closes in Venezuela
A fraught election campaign closed Thursday in Venezuela, mired in uncertainty after President Nicolas Maduro warned of a "bloodbath" if he loses -- which polls suggest is likely.
Nigeria's army, security agency warn against Kenya-style protests
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria's armed forces on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring living costs, with the military saying it would head off "anarchy".
Harris 'will not be silent' on Gaza after tough talks with Netanyahu
Kamala Harris signaled a major shift on US Gaza policy Thursday, with the presidential hopeful telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seal a peace deal and insisting she would not be "silent" on the suffering in the Palestinian enclave.