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Taiwanese film hunters rescue ageing reels from bygone era
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Australia stand by under-fire Popovic after World Cup exit
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Trump arrives for US 250th birthday speech after storm delay
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Afghan car trade screeches to a halt due to regional wars
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All Blacks wing Fineanganofo's debut began 'in the toilet, spewing'
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Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
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Xhaka -- Switzerland's World Cup rock born to be skipper
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England can write new Azteca history by meeting Mexico challenge, says Tuchel
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Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay
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Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France
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Australia's Schmidt rues missed opportunities as Wilson defends Donaldson
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Violent crime wave beleaguers Israel's Arab youth
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Deschamps hails France for staying cool in World Cup win over Paraguay
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Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration
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Japan ready for Ireland after 'big statement' against Italy
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Judge, Trout among MLB All-Star Game starter selections
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Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after World Cup win
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Davis-Woodhall opens up about depression after Eugene win
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France beat Paraguay with Mbappe penalty to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown
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Ukraine denies Moscow claim of seizing strategic stronghold
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Jefferson-Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win
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Dinusha shines for Sri Lanka on second day of West Indies Test
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Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil, says Ancelotti
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Julian Quinones, Mexico's not-so-secret World Cup weapon
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Coach says Morocco 'no longer a surprise' after reaching World Cup quarters
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Erasmus celebrates equalling record with win for weakened Springboks
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Tuipulotu guides Scotland past Argentina with record score
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'I'm going with him': families fear for bodies of Venezuela's quake dead
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'Proud' Marsch says Canada better side in World Cup exit
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
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Norway must handle occasion against Brazil, says Solbakken
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England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final
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Bethell upstages 'unbelievable' Sooryavanshi as England beat India
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Morocco end Canada World Cup dream to reach quarters as France face Philly heat
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'No point in racing' says frustrated Verstappen after British GP qualifying
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Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters
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Tour de France yellow gives Vingegaard crash closure
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An 'angel' in darkness after Venezuela's deadly quakes
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Smiling Antonelli proves all-round quality with pole at British GP
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US turns 250 with Trump center stage
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead with 'perfect start'
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South Africa beat 13-man England in Nations Championship
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Osaka eyes Sabalenka revenge in Wimbledon last 16
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Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead as Visma win opening stage
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Bethell upstages Sooryavanshi as England beat India in 2nd T20
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Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit
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Antonelli outpaces Ferraris to claim pole for British Grand Prix
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England bid to emulate Lionesses and Red Roses in T20 World Cup final
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Outraged EU leaders rounded on Viktor Orban after the Hungarian nationalist refused to lift his veto on funds for Ukraine's war effort at a Thursday summit, accusing him of a "gross act of disloyalty" tantamount to "blackmail."
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Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities
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US, Israel tactics diverge on Iran as Trump's goals still 'fuzzy'
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praise their relationship as excellent, but after three weeks of attacking Iran, their tactics are increasingly diverging -- the result, some experts say, of Trump's ill-defined goals.
Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump over Iran on Thursday, though the US president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor.
Brazil presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro praises Bukele
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro, who plans to run for president in October elections, on Thursday called for "many, many prisons" in a speech praising the controversial security policies of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.
The Iran war and the cost of killing 'bad guys'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that it "takes money to kill bad guys" when asked if the Pentagon had requested $200 billion in funding for the Iran war.
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to 'silence her', husband says
Jailed Salvadoran lawyer Ruth Lopez symbolizes the "decency" and "credible voice" that President Nayib Bukele's government only managed to silence with imprisonment, her husband Louis Benavides told AFP in an interview.
Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike any more Iranian gas fields, seeking to distance himself from an attack by a key ally that has shaken world energy markets.
Mideast war exposing Europe's reliance on Gulf flights, airlines warn
The war in the Middle East has exposed Europe's reliance on Gulf companies for flights to Asia, Europe's airlines said on Thursday.
Ghalibaf: Iran's new strongman running war effort
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker and a veteran of the Revolutionary Guards, has emerged as the highest-profile political figure in the Islamic republic after the killing of its leaders.
UN shipping body urges 'safe maritime corridor' in Gulf
The UN's maritime body called Thursday for the creation of a safe shipping "corridor" in the Gulf to evacuate stranded vessels and seafarers, after an emergency meeting that also condemned Iran.
Iran warns of 'zero restraint' amid heightened gas and oil attacks
Iranian attacks on the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar and refineries in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sent shock waves through energy markets Thursday as the United States said there was no deadline to end the Middle East war.
Trump to Japan PM: 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday startled Japan's prime minister by mentioning the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, a seemingly light-hearted remark sure to elicit unease in a country now a firm US ally.
Middle East war weighs on global trade outlook: WTO
The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, potentially threatening global food security, the World Trade Organization warned Thursday.
Belarus frees 250 political prisoners in US-brokered deal
Belarus freed 250 political prisoners on Thursday following negotiations with the United States, while Washington agreed to remove sanctions on several Belarusian companies in return, a US official said.
Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision
The Senegalese Football Federation announced Thursday it has instructed its lawyers to lodge an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the national team were stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.
US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index
A pro-democracy research group said Wednesday that freedom in the United States has declined to its lowest level since it started assessments, as President Donald Trump aggressively wields executive authority.
Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war
The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday as it monitors the inflation outlook, pressured by rising energy prices from the Middle East war.
Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
Oil and gas prices soared Thursday after Iran hit the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure, and Donald Trump warned of a furious US response if such attacks continued.
Iran hangs three men in first executions over January protests
Iran executed three men on Thursday who were accused of killing police officers during protests in January, with activists warning of the risk of a new surge in hangings as war rages with Israel and the United States.
Oil prices surge, stocks sink on energy shock fears
Energy prices soared and stocks sank Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, reigniting fears over global supplies and inflation.
Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war
Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive" damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies.
Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars.
Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran.
Thailand's Anutin: Millionaire PM with a populist approach
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is the scion of a construction dynasty and a hobbyist jet pilot, but championed Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis and styles himself as a man of the people.
Thailand's new parliament elects Anutin as PM
Thailand's new parliament on Thursday elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, according to an AFP tally of the vote, keeping the conservative in the top office after his party routed its election rivals.
In Seoul square of protest and history, BTS fans welcome grand comeback
Through months of winter protests in support of South Korean democracy, professor Lee Ji-young clutched her K-pop glowstick -- a small but telling sign of her love for K-pop megastars BTS.
Hong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fire
Almost all life-saving fire safety measures failed on the day a devastating blaze tore through a Hong Kong housing complex last year, killing 168 people, a public hearing was told on Thursday.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field
US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday.
Ahead of election, Danish city mirrors country's challenges
In the Danish city of Kolding, voters are worried about rising prices, the welfare state and immigration ahead of the country's general election, reflecting nationwide concerns reinforced by worries about Greenland and global uncertainty.