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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164 with many trapped under rubble
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A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday …
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Baking heatwave gives Europe no respite
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At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164, topple buildings
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A twin earthquake that was Venezuela's largest in over a century has killed at least 164 people and destroyed multiple …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 32, injure hundreds
AFP - 1h ago
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed at least 32 people and hurt hundreds in Venezuela, the nation's leader said …
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USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
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Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 32, injure more than 700
AFP - 3h ago
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700 in Venezuela, the nation's interim president …
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Rubio in Bahrain as US-Iran diplomacy ramps up
AFP - 7h ago
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio was in Bahrain on Thursday after promising Gulf allies that Washington would protect their …
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Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes
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Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the …
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
AFP - 9h ago
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their …
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Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
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Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup's last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, …
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Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes
AFP - 9h ago
"Antonio, it's your mom, I'm right here," a mother's desperate cries bounced off the rubble of a 22-story building in …
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Secret cameras, mics and AI reveal rare Cambodia wildlife
AFP - 10h ago
Above the patter of rain cascading through the jungle canopy comes the haunting call of a pileated gibbon singing to …
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Beloved spiritual utopia under threat in Modi's India
AFP - 10h ago
It was founded as a Sixties utopia "where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive …
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Trump opens US 250th birthday party with rally-style speech
AFP - 11h ago
US President Donald Trump opened 16 days of celebrations for America's 250th anniversary Wednesday with a rally-style …
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Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic
AFP - 44m ago
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, …
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Brazil advance at World Cup as Swiss, Canada reach last 32
AFP - 3h ago
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland …
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No price shock for 'GTA VI' as gamers gear up for preorders
AFP - 12h ago
Gamers were relieved to learn there was only a minimal price increase for "Grand Theft Auto VI" when preorders launched …
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Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, destroying buildings
AFP - 57m ago
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to …
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Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research
Jun 24 2026
Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said …
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US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
Jun 24 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday that Washington would protect …
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Trump seeks $88 bn in extra funding, mostly for Iran war
Jun 24 2026
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the …
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Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32
Jun 24 2026
Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as …
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'New rules': life in world epicentre of jihadist terror
Jun 24 2026
The epicentre of global jihadism is today firmly planted in Africa's Sahel, where extremists are steadily expanding …
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Trump clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol visit
Jun 24 2026
President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing …
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Europe swelters under record-breaking heatwave
Jun 24 2026
Europe struggled to cope with a record-breaking heatwave on Wednesday, with at least 94 million people expected to …
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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
Jun 24 2026
France on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had flown back …
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Bolivia's government is 'stoking a civil war,' ex-president Evo Morales tells AFP
Jun 24 2026
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales told AFP in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the South American country's …
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Mamdani-backed leftist candidates win New York Democratic primaries
Jun 24 2026
Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for Congress on Tuesday, …
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'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
Jun 24 2026
Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from …
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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO
Jun 24 2026
Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are …
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Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
Jun 24 2026
Here are the latest developments in Europe's heatwave.
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Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'
Jun 24 2026
Iran called the deal it struck to end the Middle East war "a declaration of America's defeat" on Wednesday, as the top …
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Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
Jun 24 2026
Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left tens of thousands of people …
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H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
Jun 24 2026
Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture …
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Back in stork: returning birds bring joy to Croatian village
Jun 24 2026
Spring brings flocks of noisy visitors to the sleepy Croatian village of Cigoc, outnumbering the locals, filling prime …
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
Jun 24 2026
Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the …
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Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial
Jun 24 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England
Jun 24 2026
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World …
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Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions
Jun 24 2026
Silent prayer vigils, cautiously worded protest banners and T-shirts pleading for neighbourhoods to be spared -- Hanoi …
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US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
Jun 24 2026
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, …
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Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings
Jun 24 2026
Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing …
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Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game
Jun 24 2026
It might just be the greatest job in the world.
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Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter
Jun 24 2026
When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be …
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US Congress passes landmark housing affordability bill
Jun 23 2026
The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping housing affordability bill on Tuesday, sending President Donald Trump …
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Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar
Jun 23 2026
Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent …
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Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply
Jun 23 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington would not accept Iranian tolls or fees on the Strait of …
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France has hottest-ever day as 'unbearable' heatwave keeps scorching Europe
Jun 23 2026
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, …
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US TV news host begs for info after kidnap note says mother is dead
Jun 23 2026
A popular US television news host whose mother was kidnapped in February said Tuesday she is in "agony" after reports …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, England eye last 32
Jun 23 2026
Under-fire Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six …
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Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz
Jun 23 2026
Washington's top diplomat insisted Tuesday that the US would not accept any attempt to impose tolls or fees on Strait of …
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Heatwave sparks health warnings across Europe
Jun 23 2026
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, …
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UN to begin evacuating stranded Mideast sailors after US-Iran talks
Jun 23 2026
The UN announced Tuesday that it would begin evacuating thousands of sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz by the …
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Starmer vows 'orderly' transition as Labour MPs mull bid to be PM
Jun 23 2026
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to make the transition of power "as easy as possible", as two …
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Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health
Jun 23 2026
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of western …
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UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
Jun 23 2026
UN chief Antonio Guterres challenged AI firms on Tuesday to disclose their growing environmental footprint as part of a …
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Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites
Jun 23 2026
Iran said Tuesday that the UN's nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and …
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More records set to fall as deadly Europe heatwave drags on
Jun 23 2026
Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records in Britain, …
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England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
Jun 23 2026
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as …
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Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude
Jun 23 2026
Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
Jun 23 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France …
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Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists
Jun 23 2026
From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is …
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Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Jun 23 2026
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday, believed casualties of a heatwave piling record temperatures …
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Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
Jun 23 2026
A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged …
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Trump threatens prison for damage to Washington Reflecting Pool
Jun 23 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened jail time for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation …
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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
Jun 23 2026
Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by …
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Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers
Jun 23 2026
An interstellar comet that blazed past the Sun last year could be nearly three times older than our Solar System and is …
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Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
Jun 23 2026
Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its …
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'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
Jun 23 2026
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered …
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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights
Jun 22 2026
The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament on …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday …
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US suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
Jun 22 2026
The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would …
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Starmer resigns as UK PM, Burnham favourite to take over
Jun 22 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer announced Monday he was quitting following months of pressure, with veteran Labour politician …
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Britons cautiously optimistic after PM's resignation
Jun 22 2026
Britons on Monday seemed to welcome the news that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was stepping down, but warned that many …
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Clive Davis: the starmaker who shaped modern music
Jun 22 2026
Clive Davis, the music mastermind who championed some of the globe's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce …
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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' eyes Downing Street throne
Jun 22 2026
Fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham took another step Monday towards …
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Alan Greenspan: longtime Fed chief with a divided legacy
Jun 22 2026
Alan Greenspan, the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who presided over an unprecedented period of American economic …
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Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test
Jun 22 2026
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping …
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Vance hails 'good foundation' for Iran deal after direct talks
Jun 22 2026
US Vice President JD Vance declared Monday that a "very good foundation" had been laid for negotiations towards a final …
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Europe scorched by latest heatwave
Jun 22 2026
Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heatwave set to intensify …
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Mediators hail 'progress' in US-Iran talks after lengthy opening session
Jun 22 2026
Iran's senior envoys left talks in Switzerland on Monday after a marathon negotiating session with the United States, …
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UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister
Jun 22 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that …
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Kenya labour minister accused over Russian forced recruitment
Jun 22 2026
Erastus Mundia left Kenya on a work programme his government had arranged with Russia. He died on the battlefield in …
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UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP
Jun 22 2026
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as Monday, UK media has reported, …
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Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
Jun 22 2026
Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more …
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Trump-backed populist wins razor-tight Colombia vote, sparking protests
Jun 22 2026
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff …
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war
Jun 22 2026
Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end …
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Trump-backed candidate wins razor-tight Colombia presidential election
Jun 22 2026
A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia's presidential runoff Sunday, …
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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war
Jun 22 2026
Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end …
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Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come
Jun 22 2026
France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed sports events and Britain …
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Trump say repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
Jun 22 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of …
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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
Jun 22 2026
Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde …
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Clark edges Burns by one stroke for second US Open title
Jun 21 2026
Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a …
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Iran-US talks to continue through the night
Jun 21 2026
The United States expects talks with Iran to continue through the night in Switzerland, a US diplomat told reporters …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup in Spain rout as Iran hold Belgium
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Yamal off the mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat
Jun 21 2026
Iran's delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently …
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Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94
Jun 21 2026
The founder of Cuba's feared intelligence services, Ramiro Valdes, one of the last commanders of Fidel Castro's …
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Yamal off mark at World Cup as Spain thrash Saudi
Jun 21 2026
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track …
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Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat
Jun 21 2026
Iran warned the United States on Sunday to "be careful" after President Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic …
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Vance hopes US, Iran can turn 'new leaf' with talks
Jun 21 2026
US Vice President JD Vance expressed hopes on Sunday of turning a "new leaf" during talks with Iran in Switzerland, even …
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