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Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
AFP - 17m ago
Armed Marines arrived on the streets of Los Angeles Friday, part of a large deployment of troops ordered by Donald Trump …
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Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted
AFP - 37m ago
Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport …
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Iran fires back at Israel after onslaught targets nuclear facilities
AFP - 39m ago
Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike Friday, after an unprecedented onslaught …
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Trump tells Iran to make deal or face 'more brutal' attacks
AFP - 45m ago
US President Donald Trump urged Iran Friday to make a deal or face "even more brutal" attacks by Israel, as Washington …
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Israel strikes Iran: what we know
AFP - 2h ago
Israeli airstrikes on Friday hit dozens of targets across Iran, including nuclear sites, as well as killing several top …
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Joy and grief for lone India crash survivor's family
AFP - 4h ago
The UK-based family of the lone survivor of the Air India crash were torn on Friday between joy at his miracle escape …
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Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying
AFP - 4h ago
The first US Marines ordered by Donald Trump to Los Angeles will deploy Friday, the Pentagon said, raising the stakes in …
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War, trade and Air India crash cast cloud over Paris Air Show
AFP - 4h ago
War, tariffs and the Air India crash will cast a shadow over the Paris Air Show as the aerospace industry's biggest …
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Israel vows to use 'full force' after massive attacks on Iran
AFP - 1h ago
Israel vowed to press on with "full force" on Friday after its unprecedented onslaught on Iran that killed several of …
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Iran says Israel attack 'declaration of war'
AFP - 2h ago
Iran called Israel's wave of strikes on Friday a declaration of war, while US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of …
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Black box found at site of India plane crash that killed 265
AFP - 9h ago
Investigators recovered a black box recorder on Friday from the crash site of a London-bound passenger jet that ploughed …
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'Avoid escalation': World reacts to Israel strike on Iran
AFP - 8h ago
World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military …
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Trump wins temporary stay to keep control of National Guard ahead of LA protests
AFP - 7h ago
The Trump administration won a temporary reprieve to retain control of California National Guard troops at least until …
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Israel hits Iran nuclear sites, kills top brass in major strikes
AFP - 1h ago
Israel unleashed a wave of strikes on Iran Friday, hitting about 100 targets including nuclear facilities and military …
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Israel launches major strikes on Iran, Tehran vows 'bitter' revenge
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Israel pounded Iran in a series of air raids on Friday, striking 100 targets including Tehran's nuclear and military …
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Israel pounds Iran, Tehran vows vengeance
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Israel pounded Iran in a series of air raids on Friday, striking 100 targets including Tehran's nuclear and military …
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In a Pakistan valley, a small revolution among women
AFP - 17h ago
In a sawdust-filled workshop nestled in the Karakoram Mountains, a team of women carpenters chisel away at cabinets -- …
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Rescue teams comb site of Air India crash that killed at least 265
AFP - 5h ago
Rescue teams with sniffer dogs combed the crash site Friday of a London-bound passenger jet which ploughed into a …
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As NATO ups defence spending, can Europe produce the weapons?
AFP - 18h ago
NATO leaders meeting in The Hague this month look set to agree to a major increase in military budgets under pressure …
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'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
AFP - 18h ago
At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back …
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Judge blocks Trump's use of National Guard in protest-hit Los Angeles
AFP - 6h ago
The Trump administration slammed a judge's "extraordinary intrusion" on presidential powers Thursday, after he ruled …
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Israel launches strikes on Iran
AFP - 1h ago
Israel carried out strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear and military sites, and killing the head of …
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Senior US Democrat condemns Israel's 'reckless escalation'
AFP - 9m ago
Democratic senators sharply criticized US ally Israel on Thursday for its strikes on Iran, as the White House distanced …
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Club World Cup a test of Chelsea's elite credentials
AFP - 13h ago
After securing their return to the Champions League on the final day of the season, Chelsea have an early chance to show …
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From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
AFP - 18h ago
Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan's first cricket match in 1863 and …
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BTS fans gather for K-pop supergroup's annual celebration
AFP - 12h ago
Dressed in purple, thousands of BTS fans marked the K-pop supergroup's 12th anniversary Friday, with all but one member …
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Trump moves to block California electric cars program
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered …
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Israel launches 'preemptive' strikes on Iran
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Israel carried out "preemptive" strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear plant and military sites, after US …
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Ukrainians beg for news of missing soldiers as prisoners return
AFP - 16h ago
Amid the screaming sirens of ambulances bringing Ukrainian prisoners back from Russia on Thursday, Yana Nepotribna …
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Bolt beams as Alfred, Duplantis and Warholm light up Oslo Diamond League
AFP - 1h ago
Karsten Warholm, Julien Alfred and Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis lit up Thursday's star-studded Diamond League meet in Oslo …
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Northern Ireland hit by fourth night of clashes
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Northern Ireland was rocked by a fourth night of anti-immigrant unrest on Thursday as police clashed with protestors in …
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UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel
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The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urging nations to …
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Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino
AFP - 2h ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the …
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Manhandling of US senator ups California tensions with Trump admin
Jun 12 2025
California's stand-off with President Donald Trump's administration ratcheted up Thursday, after a sitting US senator …
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At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
Jun 12 2025
A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least …
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Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'
Jun 12 2025
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Israel may soon strike Iran's nuclear sites, but urged the key US ally to …
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Israel says Hamas 'weaponising suffering in Gaza' as aid workers killed
Jun 12 2025
Israel charged on Thursday that Hamas was "weaponising suffering in Gaza" after a US and Israeli-backed charity accused …
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India plane crash: What we know
Jun 12 2025
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad bound …
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Trump boasts troops making Los Angeles 'safe'
Jun 12 2025
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Los Angeles is "safe and sound" after he ordered troops into the streets …
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At least 260 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
Jun 12 2025
A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least …
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Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7
Jun 12 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to press his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 summit …
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Trump calls on Israel not to strike as Iran defiant before talks
Jun 12 2025
US President Donald Trump called Thursday on Israel not to attack Iran, saying a deal on its nuclear program remained …
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Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge
Jun 12 2025
The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the …
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Flames and smoke in aftermath of crashed India passenger jet
Jun 12 2025
Thick black plumes of acrid smoke towered high above India's Ahmedabad airport Thursday after a London-bound passenger …
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Iran defies US on enrichment ahead of nuclear talks
Jun 12 2025
Iran vowed Thursday to significantly increase its enriched uranium output in defiance of US demands, ahead of a round of …
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India plane crash: What we know so far
Jun 12 2025
A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with …
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One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India
Jun 12 2025
A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 …
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Trump hails troop deployment as California readies legal battle
Jun 12 2025
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Los Angeles was "safe and sound" for the past two nights, crediting his …
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London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes into doctors' housing in India
Jun 12 2025
A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday and all 242 people on board were …
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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
Jun 12 2025
A London-bound passenger plane crashed Thursday in a residential area of the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all 242 …
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122 million forcibly displaced worldwide 'untenably high': UN
Jun 12 2025
The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide has dropped slightly from a record peak but remains …
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Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks on Sunday
Jun 12 2025
Oman said Thursday it would host a sixth round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend, amid …
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Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Jun 12 2025
Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, …
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US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 5 members killed in Hamas attack
Jun 12 2025
A US- and Israeli-backed charity operating in Gaza accused Palestinian militant group Hamas of attacking aid workers en …
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Rice prices Japan's hot political issue, on and off the farm
Jun 12 2025
All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki's rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the …
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Trump unveils website for $5 million US residency visa
Jun 12 2025
President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million US residency permit on Wednesday, saying the …
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'Our city is not on fire': LA residents reject Trump rhetoric
Jun 12 2025
Just blocks from where a handful of die-hard protesters faced police in Los Angeles on Wednesday, residents were …
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Ferrari target 'magnificent' third straight Le Mans 24 Hour triumph
Jun 12 2025
Ferrari's Formula One fortunes may be flagging but the Italian constructor start this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hour Race as …
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Alonso's new-look Real Madrid aiming for Club World Cup glory
Jun 12 2025
After Real Madrid's hopes of major silverware this season faded the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for …
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In a Ukrainian strip club, the war is laid bare
Jun 12 2025
When Lisa, 20, laces into her ultra-high heels for her shift at a strip club in Ukraine's Kharkiv, she knows that aside …
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New T-Rex ancestor discovered in drawers of Mongolian institute
Jun 12 2025
Misidentified bones that languished in the drawers of a Mongolian institute for 50 years belong to a new species of …
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Trump to flex muscle with huge military parade
Jun 12 2025
Donald Trump's dream of hosting a grand military parade in Washington will come true on Saturday when tanks, helicopters …
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Israel to expel French nationals on Gaza aid boat by end of week
Jun 12 2025
Israel is to expel by the end of the week four French nationals held after security forces intercepted their Gaza-bound …
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'Ref Cam' footage won't show controversial incidents - FIFA
Jun 12 2025
Referees at this month's FIFA Club World Cup will wear 'body cams' with the footage used in broadcasts of the game -- …
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Premier League 'under strain' despite record £6.3 bn revenues
Jun 12 2025
The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion, 7.5 billion euros) in the …
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Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82
Jun 11 2025
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's wild popularity and soundtracked the California …
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Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students
Jun 11 2025
US President Donald Trump touted "excellent" ties with China on Wednesday, saying the superpowers reached a deal after …
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Musk regrets some of his Trump criticisms, says they 'went too far'
Jun 11 2025
Elon Musk, the world's richest person and Donald Trump's former advisor, said Wednesday he regretted some of his recent …
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
Jun 11 2025
Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial Wednesday and not …
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Austria mourns 10 victims of 'abominable' school shooting
Jun 11 2025
Grieving Austrians on Wednesday held tearful memorials for the 10 people shot dead at a high school by a former pupil, …
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France school stabbing suspect said wanted to kill any campus monitor
Jun 11 2025
A 14-year-old French school pupil detained for stabbing to death a teaching assistant had wanted to attack "any" adult …
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'This isn't real': teacher's narrow escape from Austria school shooter
Jun 11 2025
A teacher told how he found himself in a corridor with the shooter who killed 10 people in an Austrian school as he fled …
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Austria mourns school shooting victims with minute's silence
Jun 11 2025
Grieving Austrians on Wednesday held tearful memorials and marked a moment of silence to mourn the 10 people shot dead …
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Russia launches deadly strike in east Ukraine amid stalled peace talks
Jun 11 2025
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 others, including …
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Starmer condemns two nights of 'mindless' N.Irish violence
Jun 11 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined Northern Irish authorities on Wednesday in condemning what he called two nights of …
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Police make arrests in downtown LA during nighttime curfew
Jun 11 2025
Downtown Los Angeles was largely calm overnight into Wednesday, with police arresting at least 25 people for violating a …
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France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing
Jun 11 2025
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after the …
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Russia launches deadly strike on Kharkiv amid stalled peace talks
Jun 11 2025
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 including children …
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Austria mourns mass school shooting as bomb found at suspect's home
Jun 11 2025
Austria began three days of mourning Wednesday for the 10 people killed in a school shooting as investigators revealed …
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Police make 'mass arrests' in LA during nighttime curfew
Jun 11 2025
Los Angeles police began arresting people in the city's downtown late Tuesday, as groups gathered in violation of an …
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Brazil, Ecuador book World Cup berths, Uruguay on brink
Jun 11 2025
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over …
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Former student kills 10 in Austrian high school shooting
Jun 11 2025
Austria will observe a national day of mourning and a minute's silence on Wednesday after a former student shot dead 10 …
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Ukraine says Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, killing two
Jun 11 2025
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed two people and wounded 60 including children …
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A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
Jun 11 2025
FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the …
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Trump orders names restored to military bases honoring Confederates
Jun 11 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has ordered the restoration of the names of several US military bases that …
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Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines
Jun 11 2025
A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the …
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Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Jun 11 2025
Two more BTS members were released from South Korean military service Wednesday, bringing the K-pop supergroup closer to …
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Brazil book World Cup berth, Uruguay on brink
Jun 11 2025
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the …
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Nighttime curfew in LA as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Jun 11 2025
A nighttime curfew was in force in Los Angeles on Tuesday as local officials sought to get a handle on protests that …
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French Tesla customers sue over brand becoming 'extreme right'
Jun 11 2025
Around 10 French clients with leases on Teslas are suing the US carmaker, run by Elon Musk, because they consider the …
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat
Jun 11 2025
Campaigner Greta Thunberg arrived home in Sweden late Tuesday, after Israel detained her
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How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
Jun 11 2025
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking …
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Seven dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings and gun attacks
Jun 11 2025
Colombia was rocked by a string of 24 coordinated bomb and gun attacks that killed at least seven people across the …
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US, China agree on trade 'framework' after high-level talks
Jun 11 2025
Top officials from the United States and China said Tuesday that they had agreed on a "framework" to move forward on …
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England stunned by Senegal to put Tuchel under immediate pressure
Jun 11 2025
England slumped to a 3-1 home friendly defeat by Senegal on Tuesday to ramp up the scrutiny on boss Thomas Tuchel one …
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N.Ireland town hit by second night of unrest
Jun 11 2025
Violence flared for a second night Tuesday in a Northern Irish town after "racially motivated" attacks sparked by the …
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Fifth day of protests in LA as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Jun 11 2025
Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to "liberate" Los Angeles from what he claimed was an invasion by a "foreign enemy" as …
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Treasury chief returns to US as China trade talks ongoing
Jun 10 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday described closely watched trade talks with Chinese officials as …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro rejects charges in coup trial
Jun 10 2025
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied involvement in an alleged coup plot against his …
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US-China trade talks stretch into evening on second day
Jun 10 2025
A second day of high-level talks in London between the United States and China stretched into the evening Tuesday, as …
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Former student kills 10 people in Austrian high school shooting
Jun 10 2025
A former student killed 10 people when he opened fire at a high school in southeastern Austria on Tuesday before taking …
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LA awaits US Marines as Trump muses about invoking 'insurrection' powers
Jun 10 2025
Hundreds of US Marines were expected in Los Angeles on Tuesday as President Donald Trump again mused about declaring a …
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