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Myanmar junta chief elected as president
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AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island' takes TikTok by storm
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Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election
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Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
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Thunder crush Lakers as Doncic hurt, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth
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Irish income scheme throws artists unique lifeline
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Microsoft to invest $10 bn for Japan AI data centres
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Spain rethinks how to turn tide against beach erosion
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'Breathtaking': Artemis astronauts blast towards Moon
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Dortmund out to end big-game woes against ascendant Stuttgart
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Napoli and AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds
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Barca need Yamal at best without Raphinha for Atletico 'trilogy'
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Ex-Springbok Smith has Glasgow 'flying' with Scotland job on the horizon
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UN Security Council delays vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz
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Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle
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Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners amid US pressure
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Yamashita in three-way tie for lead at LPGA Aramco Championship
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Burkina junta chief says country must 'forget' democracy
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Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis
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Mangione federal trial over CEO murder delayed to January
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Airbus bets on copter capability for tomorrow's war drones
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'Metals of the future': copper and silver flow beneath Poland's surface
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'Something borrowed': Dutch bride opts for recycled wedding
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Geisha spectacle in Japan's Kyoto celebrates arrival of spring
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Israeli director Nadav Lapid wants new satire to 'shake souls'
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UN Security Council to vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz
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Man City host Liverpool, Arsenal chase treble in FA Cup quarter-finals
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Russian court convicts German carnival float artist: reports
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In ritual dear to Francis, Pope Leo washes feet of 12 priests in Rome
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With mighty thrust, Artemis astronauts blast towards Moon
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Colombia's Rodriguez hospitalized with 'severe dehydration'
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Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant
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Woods told cops he spoke with 'the President' before arrest: bodycam footage
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Cunningham to miss another week for NBA Pistons
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Lyon beat Wolfsburg to reach Women's Champions League semis
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Oil surges, stocks mixed as Trump dashes hopes of quick end of war
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Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family matter
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Blues rugby player retires after terminal cancer diagnosis
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Trump ballroom approved by panel, remains stalled by judge
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Resilient Pegula reaches WTA Charleston quarters with tiebreak win
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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices due to Middle East war
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Trump orders new pharma tariff, reshapes metal duties
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Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats
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Bielle-Biarrey voted best player of Six Nations for second time
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Veteran QB Cousins to join Raiders: reports
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El Ghazi records final legal victory over Israel-Hamas posts
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Barca crush Real Madrid to reach women's Champions League semis
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High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough on Tuesday, as the Kremlin said "no compromise" had been found yet on the key question of territory.
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US pop singer Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday disavowed the use of one of her songs in a video shared by the White House on social media, describing the clip depicting immigration enforcement raids as "evil and disgusting."
US stocks resume upward climb despite lingering valuation worries
Wall Street stocks resumed their upward climb Tuesday after the previous day's stutter, as markets weighed expected additional interest rate cuts and favorable seasonal dynamics against valuation concerns.
Pentagon chief says US has 'only just begun' striking alleged drug boats
The United States has "only just begun" targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Tuesday despite a growing outcry over strikes that critics say amount to extrajudicial killings.
Putin receives top US negotiators in high-stakes Ukraine talks
Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances.
Under Trump pressure, Honduras vows accurate vote count
Honduras' electoral body, under pressure from Donald Trump, vowed Tuesday its final tally of votes cast in a weekend presidential election would "scrupulously respect the popular will."
Pope urges halt to attacks in Lebanon as first voyage abroad ends
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and new approaches for peace in the Middle East before returning to Rome on Tuesday, ending his inaugural visit abroad as pontiff.
Denmark starts work on rocket fuel facility for Ukraine
Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation.
Pope urges end to hostilities at end of Lebanon trip
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to hostilities in Lebanon and said the Middle East needed new approaches for peace as he finished a three-day trip to the country by urging an end to divisions.
US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday for high-stakes talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
German economy in 'deepest crisis' of post-war era: industry group
Germany's economy is suffering its "deepest crisis" since the aftermath of World War II, an industry group warned Tuesday, calling on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to take urgent action to spark a revival.
Stocks firm as US rate cut outlook tempers Japan bond unease
Stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter, as weak data reinforced optimism for US interest rate cuts and tempered concerns over rising Japanese bond yields.
OECD raises US, eurozone growth targets as world economy 'resilient'
The world economy has been "surprisingly resilient" in the face of adversity this year, the OECD said Tuesday, raising its growth estimates for key economies, notably the US and the eurozone.
Pope Leo holds Beirut mass, visits port blast site
Tens of thousands of people gathered at Beirut's waterfront as Pope Leo XIV held mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital.
Most Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Asian stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter, as more weak data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond yields.
Trump says Honduras 'trying to change' presidential election outcome
Donald Trump accused election officials in Honduras on Monday of "trying to change" their presidential election outcome, as a partial digital tally revealed the two frontrunners are locked in a "technical tie."
Concern as India orders phone manufacturers to preload govt app
India has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a government-run cyber security app that cannot be removed, a move that has raised concerns about users' privacy.
US Republicans sweat toss-up election in traditional stronghold
A US election once written off as a routine Republican win has turned into an unexpected test of president Donald Trump's political strength -- and a warning flare for a party already nervous about its paper-thin majority in Congress.
South Korean leader calls for penalties over e-commerce data leak
South Korea's president ordered on Tuesday swift action to penalise those responsible for a major data leak at e-commerce giant Coupang affecting more than 33 million customers.
Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Stocks rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter as more weak US data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond yields.
How South Korea's brief martial law upended lives
When South Korea's leader declared martial law a year ago, one young woman blocked a tank, a civil servant resigned in protest and a lawmaker switched sides to remove him from office.
'We chose it': PKK fighters cherish life in Iraq's mountains
A Kurdish militant picks his way along a switchback road in Iraq's mountains before pulling over to alert his comrades in a nearby hidden bunker that they are about to have company.
US envoy to meet Russia's Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo holds Beirut mass and visits site of port blast
More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion.
White House gets scaled-down Christmas display amid ballroom work
US First Lady Melania Trump unveiled this year's White House Christmas decorations on Monday -- in a reduced space after President Donald Trump demolished part of the historic building for a new ballroom.
OpenAI Joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance as Foundation Member to Strengthen Global Response Against AI-Enabled Scams
New partnership marks a significant step forward in the shared mission to combat AI-enabled fraud and strengthen digital safety worldwide.
White House confirms admiral ordered 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
A US admiral acting under the authority of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a "double-tap" military operation that targeted survivors of an initial attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat, the White House said Monday.
Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid security crisis: presidency
Nigeria's defence minister has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, as the country reeled from a security crisis including mass kidnappings of schoolchildren.
From Honduras to Poland, Trump meddles in elections as never before
The United States has meddled for decades in elections around the world. But no modern president has done so as brazenly as Donald Trump.
Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects 'slave's peace'
US President Donald Trump summoned his top national security officials to the Oval Office on Monday to discuss Venezuela, as his counterpart Nicolas Maduro rejected a "slave's peace" amid mounting fears of American military action.