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Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
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US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The US has imposed sanctions on Tanzanian police official Faustine Jackson Mafwele due to allegations of his…
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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
An angry crowd in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set fire to hospital tents amid rising Ebola cases. The unrest…
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Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
An Australian man, Matthew Cameron Paton, died after falling down a ravine while hiking the Inca Trail to Machu…
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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Alberta is set to hold a referendum on whether to remain part of Canada or pursue independence. This decision follows…
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Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms
SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Starship rocket, with plans to attempt the test flight again on Friday. This…
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Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists detained in Israel after their flotilla was intercepted are facing deportation.…
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Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of 'The Late Show' at the Ed Sullivan Theater, marking the end of a 33-year…
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'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
Greenlanders protested outside the new US consulate in Nuuk against Donald Trump's ambitions for greater influence…
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sells for more than $550K
Two Hermès Birkin bags confiscated from jailed Vietnamese businesswoman Truong My Lan have sold for over $535,000 in a…
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Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
A couple has been arrested in Portugal after two young boys were found abandoned by the roadside. The boys, both under…
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Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader
China has urged the United States to stop its coercive tactics against Cuba following the indictment of former leader…
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Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge in Virginia has dismissed charges against a former assistant principal related to a shooting incident at a…
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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has canceled its pre-World Cup training camp due to an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak,…
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Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced an expansion of its claimed military control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting oversight over an…
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What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a public health emergency by the WHO. This…
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Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter in relation to the 2009 crash of flight AF447, which…
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Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade
Jihadist fighters in Mali have intensified a blockade of the capital, Bamako, by burning dozens of vehicles on major…
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Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol
President Trump plans to speak with Taiwan's leader, marking a significant shift from diplomatic norms. This…
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
Gonorrhoea and syphilis have reached record levels in Europe, according to new data from the European Centre for…
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Nvidia's latest record result fails to impress investors
Nvidia reported a record quarter with significant sales and profits, indicating strong growth in the AI sector.…
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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faced condemnation for taunting detained flotilla activists. Italy and…
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India has a new political superstar - a cockroach
A new political movement in India, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged as a satirical response to comments made by…
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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
Ukraine is enhancing its air defense capabilities in response to ongoing Russian aerial assaults. The country has…
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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The largest union at Samsung Electronics has suspended a planned strike after reaching a tentative pay agreement with…
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US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals over the 1996 downing of two…
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Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant rise in suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of…
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Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'
Two Russian warplanes intercepted an unarmed RAF spy plane over the Black Sea last month, prompting concerns from the…
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Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges
Egisto Ott, a former Austrian intelligence officer, has been convicted of spying for Russia and sentenced to over four…
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Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping met in Beijing, showcasing their strategic partnership amid geopolitical tensions.…
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Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say
A man in Texas was arrested for driving his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test its 'wade mode' feature. The vehicle…
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Final two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The bodies of two missing Italians have been recovered from an underwater cave in the Maldives following a scuba…
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Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish officials are set to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from Anholt Island due to health concerns. The…
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Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86
Barney Frank, a pioneering figure in US politics and one of the first openly gay congressmen, passed away at the age…
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What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects
Two teenage suspects carried out a deadly attack at a San Diego mosque, resulting in five fatalities. Authorities are…
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Xi basks in spotlight as he hosts Putin days after Trump
Xi Jinping hosted Vladimir Putin in a display of China's growing diplomatic influence, following a similar visit from…
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Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party was further solidified with the defeat of Congressman Thomas Massie…
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Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert
Lithuania's leaders, including President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene, were forced to take…
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Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman following his conviction for…
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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, is being hailed as a hero for his actions during a…
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'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 136 deaths, with fears escalating…
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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has been arrested in connection with his father's death, which…
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Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is reportedly spreading faster than initially…
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How two new California wildfires look from space
Two new wildfires have erupted in California, with significant spread observed in satellite images. The Sandy Fire in…
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Anti-government protests erupted in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, as demonstrators called for President Rodrigo Paz's…
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Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Israeli forces have reportedly boarded a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid for Palestinians in international waters…
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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
A Jackson Pollock painting has set a new auction record by selling for $181 million in New York. The artwork, titled…
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan, many fathers are facing the heartbreaking decision to sell their children to survive amid extreme…
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Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
A mass shooting in El Ejido, Spain, has left two people dead and several others injured, including infants. A…
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Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks Korea has dismissed its CEO following backlash over a promotional campaign linked to a historical massacre.…
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