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'Monster' wildfires force 350,000 from homes in France, Spain
AFP - 8m ago
Forests burned and villages emptied as more than 325,000 people fled blazes tearing through France and Spain on Sunday, …
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Berlin police shoot dead chief suspect in deadly Islamist Pride attack
AFP - 1h ago
German police said Sunday they had shot and killed the chief suspect in what officials described as a deadly Islamist …
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Fires in Europe: latest developments
AFP - 1h ago
Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Sunday:
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France, Spain battle 'unpredictable' wildfires as 325,000 evacuated
AFP - 1h ago
France fought an "unpredictable" wildfire close to Bordeaux on Sunday and Spain warned of "difficult hours" ahead in its …
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Berlin mourns deadly Islamist Pride attack as police hunt for suspect
AFP - 2h ago
Germans on Sunday mourned a deadly Islamist attack near Berlin Pride, while police were hunting for a 21-year-old …
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France and Spain battle 'unpredictable' wildfires as 300,000 evacuated
AFP - 1h ago
France fought an "unpredictable" wildfire close to Bordeaux on Sunday while Spain warned of "difficult hours" in its own …
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Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary
AFP - 5h ago
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli …
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Urgent search for suspect after deadly 'Islamist terror' attack near Berlin Pride
AFP - 1h ago
German police on Sunday were hunting for a 21-year-old suspect in what authorities called an Islamist terror attack on …
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Malaysia steps in to host Bahrain F1 GP in October
AFP - 3h ago
The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early …
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Urgent search for suspect after deadly attack near Berlin Pride
AFP - 1h ago
German police on Sunday were hunting for the prime suspect in a car-ramming attack on the outskirts of Berlin Pride, …
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Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain
AFP - 2h ago
Fire crews in France and Spain battling unchecked wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee were …
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German manhunt after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
AFP - 6h ago
German police searched on Sunday for
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Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain
AFP - 16h ago
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people …
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German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
AFP - 3h ago
German police searched on Sunday for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd …
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Brazil's right-wing party nominates Bolsonaro son to battle Lula
Jul 25 2026
Brazil's right-wing Liberal Party on Saturday formally nominated Flavio Bolsonaro, a 45-year-old senator and son of …
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'Difficult night' as France, Spain fires intensify again
Jul 25 2026
Powerful wildfires that have whipped up whirlwinds were scorching parts of France Saturday, with Spain also battling an …
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Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end, Ukraine launches fresh strikes
Jul 25 2026
Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery in a fresh wave of strikes Saturday, as Kazakhstan's president told …
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Wildfires send nearly 260,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Jul 25 2026
Unchecked wildfires raging Saturday in France's southwest and near Spain's capital Madrid have forced nearly 260,000 …
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Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front
Jul 25 2026
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities …
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Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfire evacuees shelter in Madrid
Jul 25 2026
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the blazes raging west …
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Devastating wildfires send 267,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Jul 25 2026
Unchecked wildfires raging Saturday in France's southwest and near Spain's capital Madrid have forced 267,000 people to …
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Crisis-hit Flavio Bolsonaro launches presidential candidacy in Brazil
Jul 25 2026
Battered by a string of political crises, Flavio Bolsonaro on Saturday prepared to formally launch his candidacy for …
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Ukraine strikes Siberia refinery as Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end
Jul 25 2026
Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery Saturday and disrupted an Urals athletics competition, as Kazakhstan's …
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Pogacar set to win Tour de France, Carapaz claims Queen stage
Jul 25 2026
Tadej Pogacar all but sealed a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Saturday as Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz won …
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Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfires rage near Madrid
Jul 25 2026
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the wildfires raging …
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Thousands sheltered in Bordeaux as France wildfires trigger exodus
Jul 25 2026
Amid rows of camp beds and stacks of food supplies at a makeshift shelter in Bordeaux, thousands of tourists and locals …
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Untamed wildfires in Spain, France force over 200,000 to flee
Jul 25 2026
Out-of-control wildfires in Spain and France that have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people raged on …
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Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain
Jul 25 2026
France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires raged on Saturday near Madrid and …
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More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain
Jul 25 2026
France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid …
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James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers
Jul 25 2026
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar …
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166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain
Jul 24 2026
Over 166,000 people were evacuated in France and Spain as unprecedented forest fires raged near Madrid and Bordeaux, a …
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Over 100,000 flee or hole up indoors as wildfires rage in France and Spain
Jul 24 2026
French and Spanish authorities Friday ordered some of the largest evacuations ever as out-of-control forest fires raged …
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Tens of thousands flee forest infernos in France and Spain
Jul 24 2026
Authorities ordered new mass evacuations Friday -- with some tourists escaping on boats -- as wildfires raced through …
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Many thousands flee burning France holiday haven by road and sea
Jul 24 2026
Famous as a summer getaway for the likes of actors Marion Cotillard and Jean Dujardin, the Cap Ferret peninsula in …
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More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain
Jul 24 2026
Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as holidaymakers boarded boats to …
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Tens of thousands in France flee burning holiday haven, by road and sea
Jul 24 2026
Famous as a summer getaway for the likes of French actors Marion Cotillard and Jean Dujardin, the Cap Ferret peninsula …
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At least 21 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes
Jul 24 2026
At least 21 people were killed Friday in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes -- including at a gathering of …
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At least 17 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes
Jul 24 2026
At least 17 people were killed Friday in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes -- including just outside Kyiv and …
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Thousands flee wildfires in France, Spain
Jul 24 2026
Luggage-laden residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid …
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Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
Jul 24 2026
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling …
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Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe
Jul 24 2026
Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid …
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Rugby brain injury court case at risk of collapse
Jul 24 2026
A landmark legal case involving hundreds of former rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their …
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
Jul 24 2026
A new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners took effect on Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled …
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South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $644m in divorce
Jul 24 2026
A South Korean court ordered an AI chip-manufacturing tycoon on Friday to make a trimmed-down $644 million divorce …
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Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire
Jul 24 2026
Hundreds of people fled by boat from a peninsula in western France on Friday, as authorities ordered it evacuated in the …
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WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
Jul 24 2026
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and …
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Jul 24 2026
Here are the main events related to the war in the Middle East:
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Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge
Jul 24 2026
The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran Friday after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the …
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Six candidates to lead UN take stage for televised debate
Jul 24 2026
The six candidates vying to lead the United Nations stressed the importance of restoring the credibility of an …
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US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
Jul 24 2026
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, …
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US panel backs trendy peptides despite safety concerns
Jul 24 2026
A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on multiple trendy peptides, endorsing proposals that …
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Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee
Jul 24 2026
Wildfires fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds swept through parts of western Europe on Friday, triggering …
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Is 'superstar' Pogacar's Tour de France domination boring?
Jul 24 2026
With Tadej Pogacar on the brink of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France aged only 27 many people are saying his …
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US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
Jul 24 2026
The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iranian military targets early Friday, marking the thirteenth …
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Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
Jul 23 2026
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel, …
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Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow
Jul 23 2026
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping as threats by US …
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Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians
Jul 23 2026
The world of mathematics handed out its most prestigious awards Thursday, at a unique moment in the field as it faces …
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Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests
Jul 23 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed "stringent punishment" on Thursday for anyone involved in leaking exam papers, …
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Albania police teargas protesters against Trump-linked resort
Jul 23 2026
Police used tear gas and water cannon on Thursday against protesters outside the parliament in Albania, where a tourism …
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US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns
Jul 23 2026
A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that …
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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel
Jul 23 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear programme would …
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Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Jul 23 2026
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President …
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US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
Jul 23 2026
The United States and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced a landmark deal that would establish a civilian nuclear …
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Iran vows to continue strikes in Mideast war
Jul 23 2026
Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the Middle East war spread to …
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Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'
Jul 23 2026
More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo -- the highest number …
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Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Jul 23 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud that has …
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Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
Jul 23 2026
As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and …
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Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate
Jul 23 2026
The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one …
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What's the deal with peptides? The hyped market under US review
Jul 23 2026
Glowing skin, deeper sleep, stronger muscles, an alert mind?
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Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez
Jul 23 2026
Dutch corner is known for being the biggest and craziest party in cycling.
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Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds
Jul 23 2026
A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering …
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Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
Jul 23 2026
A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, …
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Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe
Jul 23 2026
Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands …
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Venezuelans search for animal companions lost in the quakes
Jul 23 2026
Hundreds of hapless creatures are waiting to be reunited with their owners or find refuge with an adoptive family after …
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Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president
Jul 23 2026
The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage "where champions …
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Argentine Football Association says US did not detain its president
Jul 23 2026
Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer …
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Philipsen snaps 'horrible' drought with Tour de France stage 17 victory
Jul 23 2026
Jasper Philipsen admitted he had been feeling the pressure before sprinting to a dominant victory from a reduced bunch …
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US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
Jul 23 2026
A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched …
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June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study
Jul 23 2026
Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 …
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Ukrainian soldiers and civilians welcome new army commander
Jul 23 2026
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians told AFP on Wednesday they welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army …
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Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list
Jul 23 2026
Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added …
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Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
Jul 23 2026
Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, having claimed the lives of three …
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Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes as US hits Iran again
Jul 22 2026
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday, potentially opening a …
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Trump threatens Iran infrastructure, Tehran vows 'eye for eye'
Jul 22 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping …
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Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
Jul 22 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack …
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US hits Iranian island, says war cost at $37.5 bn
Jul 22 2026
The US military struck Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he …
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Hitler's Austrian birthplace transformed into police station
Jul 22 2026
Austria opened a new police station in Adolf Hitler's former house on Wednesday, in the hope of deterring today's …
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Ukraine's new army chief: who is Mykhailo Drapaty?
Jul 22 2026
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has announced Mykhailo Drapaty as the country's new commander-in-chief, following a …
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OpenAI reports 'unprecedented' autonomous hack by AI agents
Jul 22 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its advanced artificial intelligence models had gone rogue during security …
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India opposition leader released after protest detention
Jul 22 2026
India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's …
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US hits Iran, says war cost at $37.5 bn
Jul 22 2026
Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" …
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India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom
Jul 22 2026
Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant …
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24 hours in a Ukrainian hospital, buckling under the toll of war
Jul 22 2026
Holding his scalpel loosely in his right hand, the surgeon made a cross in the air before cutting down into the bloody …
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Hitler's Austrian birthplace to become a police station
Jul 22 2026
Austria will formally open a new police station on Wednesday in Adolf Hitler's former house, in the hope of deterring …
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A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI
Jul 22 2026
Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now striking up partnerships with AI start-ups and weaving the …
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Trump says US 'not finished' as Iran widens attacks
Jul 22 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the United States was "not finished" attacking Iran as strikes continued Tuesday, as …
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Designing a Tour de France route: a three-year labour of love
Jul 22 2026
As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de …
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France reintroduces 'bee-harming pesticides', environment minister to quit
Jul 22 2026
France on Tuesday backed a controversial bill reintroducing two pesticides critics say harm bees, as the environment …
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EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
Jul 22 2026
The European Union said Tuesday that it had definitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice …
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India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation
Jul 22 2026
Indian police on Tuesday detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during youth-led protests in New Delhi calling for …
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Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
Jul 22 2026
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 …
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Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history
Jul 22 2026
Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th …
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