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European minnows bid to challenge social media giants
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Red-hot Knicks open 3-0 playoff lead against Sixers
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At 100th major, Aussie Scott sees best as yet to come
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Scheffler and McIlroy fancied for PGA Championship title
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Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept
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Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
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World Cup to hold trio of star-studded opening ceremonies
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Defending champ Jeeno grabs three-shot lead at windy Mizuho Americas Open
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McIlroy says PGA should be open to returns from LIV Golf
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
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Peru presidential hopeful says electoral 'coup' underway
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Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
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Dortmund down Frankfurt to push Riera close to the edge
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Costa Rica's new leader vows 'firm land' against drug gangs
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Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid
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Global stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
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Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros
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Costa Rica leader sworn in with tough-on-crime agenda
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UK PM Starmer vows to fight on after local polls drubbing
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Formula One engines to change again in 2027
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Djokovic falls in Italian Open second round to qualifier Prizmic
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NFL reaches seven-year deal with referees
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Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up
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Hantavirus scare revives Covid-era conspiracy theories
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Report revives speculation China Eastern crash was deliberate
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Allen ton powers Kolkata to fourth win in a row in IPL
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Zarco dominates Le Mans qualifying as Marquez struggles
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'Worst whistle' - Lakers coach blasts refs over LeBron treatment
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French couple from virus-hit ship describe voyage as 'unlikely adventure'
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Van der Breggen soars into women's Vuelta lead with stage six win
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WHO says hantavirus risk low as countries prep repatriation flights
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Stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
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Zverev and Swiatek move into Italian Open third round
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Celtic driven by fear of failure in Hearts chase, says O'Neill
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Selling factories to Chinese partners: risky road for European carmakers
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Rubio urges Europeans to share the Iran burden
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France's Magnier sprints to victory in crash-hit Giro opener
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Is there anybody out there? Pentagon releases secret UFO files
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US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low
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US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
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German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs
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Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight
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US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April
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Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen
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US expecting Iran response on deal despite naval clash
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Stocks diverge, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
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Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash
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EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom
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Bournemouth drop Jimenez as they probe social media posts
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Danish PM says US ambition to take Greenland 'remains intact'
Washington's ambition to take control of Greenland remained intact, Denmark said on Thursday, as a European military mission arrived on the mineral-rich strategic Arctic island, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia.
Iran protester not sentenced to death, Trump says to 'watch it and see'
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Uganda opposition says voting deliberately delayed amid internet blackout
Uganda's opposition said voting had been deliberately delayed in Thursday's election as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet blackout and a police crackdown.
Oil plunges after Trump's Iran comments, Asian markets mixed
Oil slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on Iran, while Asian markets were mixed after Wall Street edged lower the previous day.
China's top diplomat calls Carney visit 'turning point' in ties
China's top diplomat said Thursday that a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing marked a "turning point" in the two countries' long acrimonious relationship.
New Zealand warned Pacific neighbour over oil smuggling 'shadow fleet'
A "shadow fleet" of 19 tankers suspected of smuggling oil for Russia and Iran was flagged by New Zealand with Cook Islands authorities in 2024, according to a confidential list obtained by AFP.
Greenlanders torn between anxiety and relief after White House talks
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Asia markets mixed, oil falls after Trump's Iran comments
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AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction
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Dreams on hold for Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps
Books tucked under their arms, children file into a small classroom in Bangladesh's vast refugee camps, home to more than a million Rohingya who have fled neighbouring Myanmar.
Canada's Carney in Beijing for trade talks with Chinese leaders
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with top Chinese leaders in Beijing on Thursday, hoping to repair a long acrimonious relationship as he pulls away from traditional ally the United States.
Long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact set for signing
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A year of Trump: US health policy reshaped in RFK Jr's image
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One year in, Trump shattering global order
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Trump praises 'terrific' new Venezuela leader after call
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Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, even as Washington moved to reduce its footprint at a major US military base in Qatar amid mounting pressure in its standoff with Tehran.
Trump says Greenland will 'work out' after Denmark fails to bridge gap
US President Donald Trump held open the possibility Wednesday for a resolution on his designs over Greenland after Denmark's top diplomat said he failed to change the administration's mind on wanting to conquer the island.
Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo
President Ahmed al-Sharaa repeated calls on Wednesday for Syria's Kurds to integrate into the state, as the army deployed reinforcements near a Kurdish-held area east of Aleppo following deadly clashes in the city.
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US designs on Greenland
Denmark's top diplomat said Wednesday he failed to change the mind of US President Donald Trump's administration on his threats to seize Greenland after flying to the White House for talks.
Venezuela looking to 'new era' after Maduro ouster, says interim leader
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political rivals, following the US ouster of her former boss Nicolas Maduro.
UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked.
Denmark, Greenland wrap up crunch White House talks
Denmark and Greenland's top diplomats held high-stakes talks Wednesday at the White House, with no immediate signs of a breakthrough on President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the Arctic island.
Fifteen journalists among prisoners released from Venezuelan jails
Venezuela has freed 15 journalists, including a leading opposition figure, as the slow release of political prisoners begun after Nicolas Maduro's ouster continues, activists said Wednesday.
US pulls some personnel from Qatar as Iran warns of response to attack
Iran warned the United States on Wednesday that it was capable of responding to any attack, as Washington appeared to be pulling personnel out of a base that Iran targeted in a strike last year.