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Iran searches for downed US jet crew, as US media says one member rescued
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French court rules to extradite Russian who owned Portsmouth football club
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Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
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For some around Trump, war on Iran is a Christian calling
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Cuba begins prisoner release after mass pardon
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US registers strong job growth in boost to Trump
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10 dead as Russia launches new daytime attacks on Ukraine
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Arteta hopes League Cup loss will 'fuel' Arsenal season run-in
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Pogacar welcomes Evenepoel challenge in Flanders
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US registers strong job growth in March in boost to Trump
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Judge dismisses Lively sex harassment claim against Baldoni
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New Paris mayor vows end to sexual violence in schools
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Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup flop
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EU under pressure as fertiliser costs soar on Middle East war
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Israel using AI to fine-tune air raid alert system
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Hegseth fires top US army general in new shake-up
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Myanmar junta chief elected president by pro-military MPs
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Greece names new ministers after EU farm scandal resignations
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Ukraine says six killed in 'massive' Russian daytime attacks
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Cambodian lawmakers approve anti-cybercrime law
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Myanmar junta chief elected as president
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Dortmund out to end big-game woes against ascendant Stuttgart
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Europe demands more work on US deal for Russia-Ukraine war
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Hezbollah mourns top commander killed in Israeli strike
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US says 'very optimistic' on Ukraine plan as Geneva talks end
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Slovenia referendum rejects contested assisted dying law
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US, Ukraine envoys hail 'good progress' at talks to end Russia war
US and Ukrainian lead delegates hailed "good progress" Sunday in talks on Donald Trump's proposal to halt Ukraine's war with Russia, after the US president accused Kyiv of ingratitude.
Israel says killed Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike
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Israel targets Hezbollah chief of staff in deadly Beirut strike
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