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Trump admin finalizes reversal of US fuel economy standards
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Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins Council of Europe's rights prize
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US says no China arms sale plans after envoy cites Trump offer
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French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments
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Dozens kidnapped in two weekend attacks in northern Nigeria
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Oil up, Wall Street dips after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
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Next stop the world: Pathirage wins Asian Games javelin gold
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Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad
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Aster Launches Perpetual Grid Trading 2.0 with Up to 140,000 $ASTER Liquidity Mining Campaign
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SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
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Seoul says North Korean mines 'highly suspected' as cause of DMZ blast
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Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at UK airbase used by US
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Russia pummels Kyiv in latest deadly daytime attack
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Ex-boss Mancini says City charges 'not my concern'
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Wartime Ukraine works to keep its railways on track
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Berlin Marathon winner Assefa finished race with torn Achilles
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Boy among 3 dead in migrant Channel crossing accident: French authorities
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Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal
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SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
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French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case
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Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties
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Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games
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Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan
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Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage
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Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government
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Energy markets rally after Trump rejects Iran truce offer
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In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets
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Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment
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UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media
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Seoul summons Ukraine envoy in row over North Korean POWs
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Eala blasts into Asian Games quarters in just 55 minutes
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Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson
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Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal
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Colombian police capture wife, daughter of Ecuador drug lord
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Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show
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More Asian Games woes as bus takes Pakistan team to wrong venue
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More Asian Games transport woes as bus takes Pakistan to wrong venue
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Radio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
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Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18
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Comedian on trial for insulting Erdogan in standup show
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Aide to Venezuelan opposition leader returns from exile
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Women's Fashion Week kicks off in Paris
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Messi and Alcaraz love it, now padel takes step closer to Olympics
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Pope arrives in French border city to speak on united Europe
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Tolls mount in Thailand, Myanmar floods
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The wildfires choking Indonesia, sparking regional haze
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Why India's opposition wants top poll official out
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PU Prime Deepens Argentina Presence Through FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026
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PU Prime Strengthens UAE Momentum with Strong Showing at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Niger on Thursday for a rare visit to a country seen as a bastion of support for Western military operations in a jihadist-torn region where Russia is making inroads.
Yellen says US banking system sound despite turmoil
The US banking system remains sound despite market anxiety over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told members of Congress on Thursday.
S.Africa to heighten security as opposition plans strike: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Thursday that South Africa's security forces would protect the country from "disorder and anarchy" after a leftwing party called for a nationwide strike next week to try to force him out.
EU races to lead green tech battle against US, China
The EU on Thursday announced plans to push the bloc's businesses to produce more clean technology in Europe to challenge state-backed competition from the United States and China.
Iran's top security official holds talks in UAE after Riyadh-Tehran deal
Iran's top security official on Thursday held high-level talks in the United Arab Emirates, days after a shock rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh.
Blair urges compromise in N.Ireland as vote looms on EU deal
British former prime minister Tony Blair on Thursday urged pro-UK unionists in Northern Ireland to emulate their 1998 predecessors and show leadership to unlock present-day paralysis.
US releases video of alleged drone collision
The United States on Thursday released a video it said shows an "unsafe" and "unprofessional" intercept by Russian military jets when one struck an American drone, damaging its propeller.
Pakistan court declines to suspend ex-PM Khan arrest warrant
A Pakistan court declined Thursday to cancel an arrest warrant for former prime minister Imran Khan, one of his lawyers said, as hundreds of his supporters held a vigil at his home and vowed to stop police from detaining him.
Clashes in Senegal amid opposition leader's trial
Senegalese youth clashed with security forces Thursday outside the politically charged trial of an opposition leader who was earlier forcibly removed from his vehicle by gendarmes on his way to court.
Blinken on rare Niger trip as Western support dwindles in West Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed Thursday on a rare trip to Niger, an outpost of support for Western military operations in a region where Russia is making inroads.
More than 40,000 protest over Greek train tragedy
Tens of thousands of people protested across Greece on Thursday as workers staged a mass strike to voice outrage over last month's train disaster, which killed 57 people.
China says US 'suppressing' TikTok after ban ultimatum
China urged the United States to stop "unreasonably suppressing" TikTok on Thursday, after Washington gave the popular video-sharing app an ultimatum to part ways with its Chinese owners or face a nationwide ban.
Japan, South Korea thaw ties to tackle regional threats
Japan and South Korea announced the end of tit-for-tat trade measures and pledged renewed diplomacy as leaders of the two countries met in Tokyo Thursday for a summit to thaw long-frozen ties.
Netanyahu faces critics in Berlin amid 'civil war' warning
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday to meet Germany's leaders, who are expected to urge him to reconsider disputed legal reforms that have prompted Israel's president to warn of the threat of "civil war".
Japan, S. Korea take steps to restore ties as Yoon visits Tokyo
Japan and South Korea announced relaxed trade controls and a return of frequent reciprocal visits on Thursday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol visits Tokyo on a trip intended to rebuild ties between the neighbours.
'One China': Beijing's diplomatic push to isolate Taiwan
Honduras has decided to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, describing it as an economic necessity.
French brewery attack flags Russia's tussle for influence in Africa
On a night in early March, arsonists attacked a brewery owned by the French drinks giant Castel in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.
US candidate for UN migration chief vows 'new vision'
The International Organization for Migration has an antiquated way of approaching its mission and desperately needs renewal, the UN agency's second-in-command with designs on the top job told AFP.
Stormy Daniels meets US prosecutors in Trump probe: lawyer
United States prosecutors met Stormy Daniels on Wednesday as they decide whether to charge ex-president Donald Trump over hush money paid to the porn star before the 2016 election, her lawyer said.
Greek unions launch 24-hour walkout over train tragedy
Greek unions on Thursday begin a 24-hour walkout with demonstrations planned in major cities to voice outrage over last month's train disaster, which claimed 57 lives.
Nigeria's Lagos braces for local elections after presidential vote
Lagos was key to Bola Tinubu's victory last month in Nigeria's presidential election, but the megacity could on Saturday cause a stir by voting for an opposition governor.
South Korea president arrives in Japan to open 'new chapter'
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived in Japan on Thursday looking to open a "new chapter" in relations, just hours after Pyongyang fired a long-range ballistic missile.
Northern Irish rugby players find their voice with 'Ireland's Call'
The rugby anthem "Ireland's Call" has divided opinion among supporters but former international players Hugo MacNeill and Trevor Ringland say it has served a greater purpose by giving a voice to the Northern Irish players in the team.
N. Korea fires 'long-range' missile as S. Korea president heads to Japan
North Korea fired a "long-range ballistic missile" Thursday, Seoul said, as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol headed to Tokyo for a summit to boost ties in the face of Pyongyang's growing aggression.
Russia calling? Scammers target high-level Western officials
A pro-Russian prankster impersonates a former US ambassador to Moscow in live video calls, part of a disinformation campaign that researchers say seeks to ensnare high-level Western officials since the invasion of Ukraine.
US tells ByteDance to sell TikTok or be banned: report
The US government has told China-based ByteDance to sell its shares in the blockbuster TikTok app or face a national ban, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Dutch farmers turn protests into vote victory
Dutch farmers dealt a blow to Prime Minister Mark Rutte's environmental plans Wednesday, ploughing up the political landscape to win elections that will shape the upper house of parliament.
US arrests Chinese tycoon who backed Trump advisor Bannon
A Chinese tycoon wanted in China and closely tied to president Donald Trump's former political advisor Steve Bannon was arrested in New York Wednesday and charged with bilking some $1 billion from supporters of his anti-Beijing activities.
US tells Russia it will fly 'wherever international law allows'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday that US aircraft will fly "wherever international law allows" after one of Moscow's jets allegedly caused an American drone to crash.
Credit Suisse capital, liquidity adequate: central bank
The Swiss central bank said on Wednesday that capital and liquidity levels at embattled Credit Suisse were adequate but stressed it was ready to make liquidity available to the institution if needed.
WADA says Russian athletes are being tested despite Ukraine war
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) director general Olivier Niggli has told AFP that Russian competitors "are being tested now" despite their disappearance from global view after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Blinken presses Ethiopia reconciliation, offers aid on post-war visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Ethiopia to ensure accountability over the brutal Tigray conflict but voiced guarded optimism at preserving peace, on a trip that marked an easing of a wartime rift between the longtime allies.