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What's not being discussed at G7 as Trump shapes agenda
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UK apologises to thousands of grooming victims as it toughens law
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Iran state TV briefly knocked off air by strike after missiles kill 11 in Israel
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Trump urges Iran to talk as G7 looks for common ground
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Canada wildfire near Vancouver contained
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Four Atletico ultras get suspended jail for Vinicius effigy
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England's top women's league to expand to 14 teams
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Oil prices drop, stocks climb as Iran-Israel war fears ease
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UN refugee agency says will shed 3,500 jobs due to funding cuts
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US moves to protect all species of pangolin, world's most trafficked mammal
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Kneecap 'unfazed' by legal problems, says friend and director
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Electric fences, drones, dogs protect G7 leaders from bear attack
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The name's Metreweli... Who is UK MI6's first woman chief?
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Oil prices fall, stocks rise as Iran-Israel war fears ease
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Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
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Iranian Nobel laureates, Cannes winner urge halt to Iran-Israel conflict
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Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports
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Khamenei, Iran's political survivor, faces ultimate test
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Ireland prepares to excavate 'mass grave' at mother and baby home
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France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show
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Iran and Israel exchange deadly strikes in spiralling air war
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Ex-England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92
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UN slashes global aid plan over 'deepest funding cuts ever'
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Sri Lanka's Mathews hails 'dream run' in final Test against Bangladesh
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Former England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92
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Olympic champ Ingebrigtsen's father acquitted of abusing son
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Maria climbs 43 places in WTA rankings after Queen's win
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Iran hits Israel with deadly missile onslaught
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German court jails Syrian 'torture' doctor for life
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Oil prices fall even as Israel-Iran strikes extend into fourth day
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Scientists track egret's 38-hour flight from Australia to PNG
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Los Angeles curfew to continue for 'couple more days': mayor
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Iran hits Tel Aviv after overnight Israeli strikes on Tehran
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China factory output slows but consumption offers bright spot
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G7 confronts Israel-Iran crisis as Trump dominates summit
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Relatives wait for remains after Air India crash
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China factory output slumps but consumption offers bright spot
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Record-breaking Japan striker 'King Kazu' plays at 58
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Trump lands in Canada as G7 confronts Israel-Iran crisis
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Oil prices rise further as Israel-Iran extends into fourth day
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Olympic champ Ingebrigtsen's father set for abuse trial verdict
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German court to rule in case of Syrian 'torture' doctor
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Trump orders deportation drive targeting Democratic cities
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Spaun creates his magic moment to win first major at US Open
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Royal Ascot battling 'headwinds' to secure foreign aces: racing director
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Spaun wins US Open for first major title with late birdie binge
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Israel pounds Iran, Tehran hits back with missiles
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'Thin' chance against Chelsea but nothing to lose: LAFC's Lloris
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PSG cruise over Atletico, Bayern thrash Auckland at Club World Cup
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G7 protests hit Calgary with leaders far away
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Trump orders inquiry into 'conspiracy' to hide Biden's health decline
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Trump says Putin plans to retaliate for Ukraine attack on bombers
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UN Security Council members criticized the United States Wednesday after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, which Washington claimed undermined ongoing diplomacy.

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US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
The United States vetoed Wednesday a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza, which Washington claimed undermined ongoing diplomacy to resolve the conflict.

Detained Salvadoran activist says she won't be silenced
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Syria says Israeli strikes 'aimed at undermining' progress, stability
Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani condemned on Wednesday Israeli strikes in retaliation for overnight rocket fire, saying they were aimed at destabilising his country.

Cuban students call boycott over mobile tariff hikes
Cuban students called for a boycott of classes Wednesday over new mobile internet tariffs that include steep fees for those who exceed their monthly data limits.

Trump says Putin plans to retaliate after Ukraine drone strikes
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Trump says Iran 'slowwalking' as Khamenei opposes nuclear proposal
US President Donald Trump accused Tehran on Wednesday of "slowwalking" on a nuclear deal, after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the latest proposal from Washington was against the national interest.

Trump talks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran
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Zelensky says Russian ceasefire memorandum is an 'ultimatum'
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Germany unveils tax breaks to boost stagnant economy
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Trump says 'extremely hard' to do deal with Xi as steel tariffs double
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as he ramped up his global trade war by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Iran's Khamenei says US nuclear proposal against national interest
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday a US proposal for a nuclear agreement was against the national interest, amid sharp differences over whether Tehran can continue to enrich uranium.

Gaza aid sites shut, as Israel issues 'combat zones' warning
A US and Israeli-backed group operating aid sites in the Gaza Strip announced the temporary closure of the facilities on Wednesday, with the Israeli army warning that roads leading to distribution centres were "considered combat zones".

200,000 Afghans left Pakistan since deportations renewed
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Stocks build on gains after jobs data, Seoul surges on Lee's win
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