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Turkish parliament to vote on Sweden's NATO membership

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Turkey's parliament is expected to end more than a year of delays that severely strained its ties with Western allies …

Russians queue to register candidate opposed to Ukraine offensive

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Queing on a cold winter day in Moscow, Siberian nurse Natalia Avdeyeva said she wanted to make sure at least one …

Israel pressed on two-state solution, pounds south Gaza

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Palestinians sheltered from intense fighting in southern Gaza where communications were cut again on Monday, as pressure …

Trump to rally supporters on eve of expected New Hampshire triumph

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Donald Trump was set to hold a final rally Monday in New Hampshire on the eve of the primary where polls show him likely …

Musk visits Auschwitz and defends record on anti-Semitism

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Elon Musk on Monday took part in what he called an "incredibly moving" tour of Auschwitz and defended his X platform …

Cameroon launches historic large-scale malaria jab campaign

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Cameroon on Monday launched the first malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide and as a matter of routine, …

Israel pressed on two-state solution as forces hammer south Gaza

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Gazans sheltered Monday from intense bombing and shooting in the city of Khan Yunis, as pressure built on Israel for an …

Trump back in court on eve of expected New Hampshire triumph

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Donald Trump returned Monday to his sexual assault defamation trial in New York on the eve of the New Hampshire primary …

Biden, Harris put abortion rights on election frontline

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US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will push the fight for abortion rights in a series of events …

German train drivers to stage longest-ever strike

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German train drivers will stage their longest-ever walkout with a six-day strike this week, their union said Monday, …

Musk visits Auschwitz and will address anti-Semitism online in Poland

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Elon Musk visited Auschwitz and was due to address anti-Semitism online at an event in Poland on Monday just weeks after …

Israel hammers Gaza's south

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The Israeli army bombarded Khan Yunis, the latest epicentre of the war in Gaza, on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin …

Modi opens flashpoint temple symbolising 'new era' for India

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the opening of a temple Monday heralded a "new era" for India, at a ceremony that …

Sony 'terminates' Indian merger with Zee

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Sony "terminated" on Monday the $10-billion merger of its Indian operations with local rival Zee Entertainment that …

French gloom clouds Paris Olympics, six months from start

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Political bickering, ongoing grumbling about ticket prices and disruption to everyday life are souring the mood in the …

Japan says 'possibility' Moon lander power can be restored

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Japan switched off its Moon lander almost three hours after a historic touchdown to allow for a possible recovery of the …

Medvedev into Australian Open quarters, qualifier upsets Azarenka

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Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana …

Modi opens flashpoint temple symbolising his changing India

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a temple Monday that embodies the triumph of his muscular Hindu …

Israel hammers Gaza's south, hostage families urge Netanyahu to seek deal

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The Israeli army bombarded Khan Yunis, the new epicentre of the war in Gaza, on Monday as the families of hostages held …

Modi to open flashpoint temple symbolising his changing India

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a temple Monday that embodies the triumph of his muscular Hindu …

Trump closes in on Republican presidential nomination in New Hampshire

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Donald Trump aims to sew up the Republican presidential nomination after the contest narrowed to a two-horse race with …

Dozens arrested in Ecuador after hospital assault

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Police in violence-plagued Ecuador arrested 68 people Sunday who had attempted to take over a hospital in the country's …

Wounded Gazans get medical care on French hospital ship

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On a French warship off the Egyptian coast, wounded Palestinians receive the healthcare that has become largely …

DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election campaign on Sunday …

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

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Liverpool restored a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League while Arsenal breathed new life into their title …

'The Meg' shark was actually quite thin, scientists say

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The prehistoric megalodon is known as one of the most fearsome creatures the world has ever known, a horrifyingly giant …

American Dunlap becomes first amateur since 1991 to win PGA Tour event

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Reigning US Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur since 1991 to win a PGA Tour title, winning a …

Strike on busy market kills dozens in Russian-held Donetsk

Jan 21 2024

Artillery shells struck a suburb of the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine Sunday, killing at least 27 …

DeSantis suspends campaign, backs Trump to be Republican nominee

Jan 21 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Sunday, saying he …

As Gaza deaths top 25,000, Hamas defends attacks that sparked war

Jan 21 2024

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday defended its October 7 attacks against Israel but admitted to "faults" and …

DeSantis drops out of US presidential campaign, endorses Trump

Jan 21 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Sunday, saying he …

Hundreds of thousands protest against far right in Germany

Jan 21 2024

Hundreds of thousands joined rallies against the far-right AfD party in Germany on Sunday, capping a week-long wave of …

Strike on busy market kills 25 in Russian-held Donetsk

Jan 21 2024

A strike on a crowded market in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine left at least 25 people dead and …

Tens of thousands flood protests against far right in Germany

Jan 21 2024

Tens of thousands gathered across Germany again on Sunday to protest the far-right AfD, after it emerged that party …

Quiet and not-so-quiet luxury at Paris Fashion Week

Jan 21 2024

The Paris Fashion Week menswear shows draw to an close on Sunday. Here are some of the highlights among the 40-plus …

Fire breaks out at Russian gas terminal near St Petersburg

Jan 21 2024

A blaze at a natural gas terminal in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga on Sunday was caused by an "external factor", said …

Thousands expected at new protests against far right in Germany

Jan 21 2024

Tens of thousands of people were expected to turn out again across Germany on Sunday to protest against the far-right …

Hamas says Gaza deaths top 25,000 as Israel pushes offensive

Jan 21 2024

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry on Sunday said the death toll in the war-torn Palestinian territory breached 25,000 as …

Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach Australian Open quarter-finals

Jan 21 2024

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on …

Investigation under way after China school fire kills 13

Jan 21 2024

Authorities in central China's Henan Province were on Sunday looking into the cause of a night-time fire that killed 13 …

EU ports urged to team up to fight 'very creative' drug smugglers

Jan 21 2024

Drug smugglers in the EU have become so "very creative" that the bloc's seaports should join forces to combat their …

100 years after his death, Russians shrug at Lenin's legacy

Jan 21 2024

For almost a century after his death, Vladimir Lenin's carefully preserved body has lain in a purpose-built mausoleum on …

Death toll soars as fighting rages across Gaza, Israel raids West Bank

Jan 21 2024

Fighting raged across Gaza and Israeli units raided the West Bank on Sunday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who …

Japanese journalist brings lonely #MeToo battle to Sundance

Jan 21 2024

When Japanese journalist Shiori Ito accused a prominent TV reporter of rape, becoming a rare high-profile #MeToo voice …

Djokovic, Sabalenka eye Australian Open quarter-finals

Jan 20 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic faces French journeyman Adrian Mannarino for a place in the Australian Open …

Fighting rages across Gaza where death toll surges

Jan 20 2024

Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza on Saturday reported a surging death toll as Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who …

250,000 in German protests against far-right AfD

Jan 20 2024

Around 250,000 people turned out across Germany on Saturday in protests against the far-right AfD, which sparked an …

Iran blames Israel, vows revenge after Guards die in Syria strike

Jan 20 2024

Iran on Saturday accused Israel of a strike in Damascus that killed five Revolutionary Guards members, and vowed to …

Over 100,000 in German protests against far-right AfD

Jan 20 2024

More than 100,000 people turned out across Germany on Saturday in protests against the far-right AfD, which sparked an …

DR Congo president sworn in for new term before huge crowd

Jan 20 2024

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, was sworn in for a second five-year term on …

Ethiopian regional conflict makes Orthodox epiphany 'sad'

Jan 20 2024

Festivities for the Orthodox Christian celebration of epiphany have been muted this year in Gondar, in the northwest …

Top seed Swiatek dumped out of Australian Open as Alcaraz shines

Jan 20 2024

World number one Iga Swiatek joined the rapid exit of top-10 women's seeds from the Australian Open on Saturday as …

5 dead in Israel strike on Syria targeting 'Iran-aligned leaders': monitor

Jan 20 2024

An Israeli strike on Damascus killed five people in a building where "Iran-aligned leaders" were meeting on Saturday, a …

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' lands but power running low

Jan 20 2024

Japan on Saturday became the fifth nation to achieve a soft lunar landing, but said its "Moon Sniper" spacecraft was …

Alcaraz blitzes Chinese teen as Swiatek aims to extend hot streak

Jan 20 2024

Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the …

Saoirse Ronan explores 'ugliness' of addiction with Sundance film 'The Outrun'

Jan 20 2024

"The Outrun," a memoir about recovery, has sold well over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone, becoming a …

Israel bombards Gaza's south as leaders discuss post-war future

Jan 20 2024

Israel ratcheted up its attacks in the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and …

India's Kashmir ski industry melts as temperatures rise

Jan 20 2024

Winter in the Himalayas should mean blanketing snow, and for Gulmarg in Indian-administered Kashmir, one of the highest …

French officers get suspended jail terms in police brutality case

Jan 20 2024

A French court on Friday gave suspended jail sentences to three officers in a rare case of police brutality coming to …

Biden says Palestinian state still possible after Netanyahu call

Jan 19 2024

US President Joe Biden said Friday it was still possible Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could agree to some …

Gunfire, air strikes as Israel pushes south against Gaza militants

Jan 19 2024

Israel pressed its southward offensive against Hamas in Gaza on Friday as US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister …

Hezbollah warns Israel against continued 'aggression'

Jan 19 2024

A top official from Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Friday warned Israel would "receive a real slap in …

US carries out fresh strikes against Yemen's Huthis

Jan 19 2024

The US military carried out another round of strikes against Yemen's Huthi rebels on Friday, targeting missile launchers …

Biden backs Palestinian state in first Netanyahu call for weeks

Jan 19 2024

US President Joe Biden pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday on the need for future Palestinian …

Tata Steel axes UK jobs as industry forges 'greener' future

Jan 19 2024

Indian-owned Tata Steel is to cut up to 2,800 UK jobs, it announced on Friday, as the industry struggles to finance …

Japan 'Moon Sniper' lands but 'not generating power'

Jan 19 2024

Japan on Saturday became only the fifth nation to achieve a soft Moon landing, but the craft's long-term fate was in …

Biden, Netanyahu speak on Gaza for first time in a month

Jan 19 2024

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Gaza Friday, in their first …

Japan 'Moon Sniper' lands but 'not generating power': space agency

Jan 19 2024

Japan became on Saturday only the fifth nation to achieve a "soft landing" on the Moon, but its space agency said that …

Three homes destroyed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon

Jan 19 2024

Israeli air strikes "completely destroyed" at least three houses in southern Lebanon on Friday, official news agency NNA …

Pakistan and Iran agree to 'de-escalate' after trading air strikes

Jan 19 2024

Pakistan and Iran "agreed to de-escalate" tensions Friday, Islamabad said, after trading deadly airstrikes on militant …

Pakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' after trading air strikes

Jan 19 2024

Pakistan and Iran "agreed to de-escalate" tensions Friday, Islamabad said, after trading deadly airstrikes on militant …

Japan Moon lander 'appears to have landed': space agency

Jan 19 2024

Japan's precision Moon lander "appeared" to have landed on the lunar surface early Saturday, but confirmation was still …

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' attempts precision lunar landing

Jan 19 2024

Japan's precision "Moon Sniper" began its "power descent sequence" early Saturday towards the lunar surface, one of …

Pakistan holds emergency security meeting after trading strikes with Iran

Jan 19 2024

Pakistan's prime minister held an emergency security meeting on Friday with military and intelligence chiefs after …

Nearly 20,000 babies born into Gaza war 'hell': UN

Jan 19 2024

The United Nations said Friday that thousands of babies had been born in conditions "beyond belief" in Gaza since the …

Palestinians count cost of Israel's West Bank raid

Jan 19 2024

Palestinians held funerals on Friday and assessed the damage of a days-long Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank, …

Huthis say US ship hit in Gulf of Aden attack

Jan 19 2024

Yemen's Huthi rebels claimed another attack on a US ship early Friday, after the United States launched fresh strikes on …

New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach

Jan 19 2024

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed Friday to "get Australia up and running" after being named as the new Wallabies …

Israel bombs Gaza as disagreements with US simmer

Jan 19 2024

Israel bombarded southern Gaza on Friday after it publicly sparred with its main ally the United States over the …

Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival

Jan 19 2024

Liverpool can strengthen their position on top of the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' attempts historic lunar landing

Jan 19 2024

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar touchdown at midnight on Saturday using pinpoint …

Biden the 'anti-Trump' - winning strategy or no strategy at all?

Jan 19 2024

US President Joe Biden's agenda for a second term has so far hinged on the fact that he isn't Donald Trump -- but will …

Protesting police underline Paris Olympics strike risk

Jan 19 2024

Hundreds of police officers protested across France on Thursday to press their claim for extra pay during this year's …

Medvedev praises hardy Australian Open fans after 3:40 am finish

Jan 19 2024

Daniil Medvedev admitted to loyal Australian Open fans "I would not be here" after he fought back to beat Finland's Emil …

Coveted Churchill artifacts go on sale in New York

Jan 19 2024

A treasure trove of Winston Churchill's possessions including his desk, a holiday painting from a trip to Morocco, and a …

Egypt lose Salah to injury as Nigeria down AFCON hosts Ivory Coast

Jan 19 2024

Egypt face an anxious wait on the extent of Mohamed Salah's injury sustained in a lively 2-2 draw with Ghana at the …

Calls for calm after Iran, Pakistan trade strikes on militants

Jan 18 2024

The United Nations and the United States appealed for restraint on Thursday after Iran and Pakistan traded deadly air …

Israel says troops reach farthest south in Gaza so far

Jan 18 2024

The Israeli army said troops reached the southernmost point of their ground invasion of Gaza so far on Thursday as they …

Ukraine allies launch 'artillery coalition' to boost depleted supplies

Jan 18 2024

Ukraine warned Thursday that its army faces a "very real and pressing" ammunition shortage in its war against Russia, as …

US launches fresh Huthi strikes as Biden warns of more

Jan 18 2024

The United States launched fresh strikes against Yemen's Huthis on Thursday and President Joe Biden signaled they would …

Kyiv warns ammunition low as allies launch 'artillery coalition'

Jan 18 2024

Ukraine warned Thursday that its army faced a "very real and pressing" ammunition shortage in its grinding near-two-year …

UK PM says controversial Rwanda plan is 'will of the people'

Jan 18 2024

Rishi Sunak on Thursday urged members of the UK's unelected upper chamber of parliament to pass his contentious plan to …

Icelanders see little chance of return after volcano destroys homes

Jan 18 2024

Icelanders forced from their town by a dramatic volcanic eruption face never returning home, after lava engulfed several …

Turkish club ends Israeli footballer's loan spell after Gaza post probe

Jan 18 2024

Turkish first division club Basaksekir on Thursday ended the loan spell of Israeli midfielder Eden Karzev who reposted …

Kenya starvation cult leader charged with terrorism

Jan 18 2024

A Kenyan court on Thursday charged the leader of a starvation cult with terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of …

Gaza 'close-quarters combat' leaves dozens of militants dead: army

Jan 18 2024

Israeli ground troops killed dozens of militants in "close-quarters combat" Thursday, the army said, as it intensified …

Health scares for king and Kate leave UK royals short-staffed

Jan 18 2024

Catherine, Princess of Wales, spent her third day in hospital on Thursday following surgery, as King Charles III was …

Russia seeks jail time for ex-rebel commander in Ukraine

Jan 18 2024

Russian prosecutors on Thursday requested a nearly five-year prison sentence for former separatist commander Igor …

Blinkova makes history as Alcaraz and Swiatek power on at Australian Open

Jan 18 2024

Unseeded Russian Anna Blinkova shocked last year's runner-up Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open on Thursday, winning …

Erdogan picks nationalist to run for Ankara mayor

Jan 18 2024

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday picked a nationalist former member of a hard-right party to run for …

Kenya starvation cult leader charged with terrorism: court

Jan 18 2024

A Kenyan court on Thursday charged the leader of a starvation cult with terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of …

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: health ministry

Jan 18 2024

Israeli strikes have killed dozens more people, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday, including in the …