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Board of Peace report accuses Hamas of blocking Gaza progress
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Colosseum selfies, 'Melody' toffee and trade: Modi visits Rome
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French presidential candidate Philippe targeted in embezzlement probe
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UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports
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Iran says US wants to 'start new war' after Trump threat
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Magyar, Tusk tout Hungary's return to Europe in post-Orban era
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Bangladesh measles deaths near 500 but vaccines offer hope
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NATO chief says US troop withdrawals from Europe won't hurt defences
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DR Congo Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide: WHO
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French lawmakers back Macron choice to run Bank of France
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Borthwick to monitor Lawes as England great targets Test recall
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Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address
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UK inflation drops ahead of expected war-fuelled jump
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North Korean women win rare match in South to reach final
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Gough says McCullum 'very lucky' to keep England job after Ashes debacle
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Worried and under-equipped, Ebola-hit east DR Congo awaits medical aid
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Lithuanians briefly head to bunkers over drone alert
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Alibaba unveils new AI chip as Nvidia access remains stalled
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Oil retreats, stocks rise on cautious Mideast war hopes
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Key takeaways from Putin-Xi meeting
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Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
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India issues heatwave warnings as fear of El Nino looms
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Whale of a time: Humpbacks set new distance record
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Families of Beirut strike victims vow to fight for justice
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Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival struggles
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Uganda president's son moves against senior politician for corruption
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Havana-born star Andy Garcia says Cubans dream of change
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Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats
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Saka says Arsenal critics 'not laughing anymore' after title triumph
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UK climate advisers urge setting maximum working temperature
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Stellantis signs Europe joint venture with China's Dongfeng
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Indonesia's Prabowo announces export controls for coal, palm oil
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Shot for throwing stones: Israeli forces killing West Bank teens weekly
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Japan to sell eels bred in captivity in 'world first'
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Taijul takes six to lead Bangladesh to Pakistan Test series sweep
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Langer left in awe by teen Sooryavanshi's 'breathtaking' batting
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Humpback whales make record swims between Australia and Brazil
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Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert
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'The Four Seasons' star Tina Fey says old friends are gold
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EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
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DR Congo fishermen resort to trawling plastic waste
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LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut
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'Wiped out': Ukraine's bird lovers long for peaceful skies
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Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
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Director Boots Riley says new film 'I Love Boosters' is an 'optimistic' satire
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UN appeals for more support for flood-hit Mozambicans
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IAEA board meets over Ukraine nuclear safety concerns
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Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing on Sunday
Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after months of urging from the UN, humanitarian organisations and ordinary Palestinians -- but only for the "limited movement of people".
Dutch PM-elect Jetten says not yet time to talk to Putin
Incoming Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten on Friday ruled out talks with Russia over the war in Ukraine, as he unveiled a new government programme including firm support for Ukraine.
New Dutch government pledges ongoing Ukraine support
The incoming Dutch government Friday pledged full support for Ukraine and vowed to live up to its NATO spending commitments, as it unveiled its policy plans three months after elections.
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Turkey leads Iran diplomatic push as Trump softens strike threat
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'Superman' Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong billionaire behind Panama ports deal
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French PM forces final budget through parliament
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu forced his budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time Friday, exposing him to yet another no-confidence motion.
Trump brands Minneapolis nurse shot dead by federal agents an 'agitator'
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Israel says killed 'three terrorists' in Gaza
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US Senate eyes funding deal vote as government shutdown looms
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Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba
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Kim vows to 'transform' North Korea with building drive
Kim Jong Un vowed to "transform" North Korea with a drive to build public health facilities, leisure complexes and industrial plants over a third of the country, state media said Friday.
Britain's Starmer seeks to bolster China ties despite Trump warning
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Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
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Minnesota Somalis organize house call care amid ICE raid fears
Two Somali-American co-workers have created a network to provide medical house calls to community members afraid to go outside in the face of the massive immigration operation underway in Minnesota.
The foreign POWs stuck in Ukrainian prison limbo
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'Pretty boring': Trump cuts short cabinet meeting after dozing claims
US President Donald Trump cut short a cabinet meeting on Thursday, declaring previous marathon sessions in which he was spotted resting his eyes were "pretty boring."
Trump says Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh cold
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Russia's Vladimir Putin agreed to a personal request to halt attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, after Moscow's strikes left millions without heating during an "extreme" cold snap.
US eases Venezuela sanctions after oil sector reforms
The United States on Thursday eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry, expanding the ability of US companies to operate in the country after the lifting of state controls on the sector.