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Trump warns will not 'put up with' Zelensky
AFP - 26m ago
US President Donald Trump warned Monday he would "not put up" much longer with Volodymyr Zelensky's stance on the war …
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Trump says no room for Canada and Mexico to avert tariffs, hikes China levy
AFP - 45m ago
US President Donald Trump shut down hopes Monday of an eleventh hour deal with Canada and Mexico to avert sweeping …
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Trump suggests Zelensky 'won't be around very long' without deal
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump stepped up his threats against Volodymyr Zelensky Monday after a blow-up row in the Oval …
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Israel PM issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse
AFP - 1h ago
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not …
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Two dead as car hits crowd in German city
AFP - 2h ago
A man drove a car into a crowd in Germany on Monday, killing two people and injuring 11, police said, adding that a …
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Pope has two episodes of 'acute respiratory failure': Vatican
AFP - 3h ago
Pope Francis suffered two new breathing attacks on Monday, requiring two separate bronchoscopies, the Vatican said, as …
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Two dead, five hurt as car hits crowd in German city: police
AFP - 58m ago
A man drove a car into a crowd in Germany on Monday, killing two people and seriously injuring five, police said, adding …
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Clock ticking down to Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
AFP - 2h ago
Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, …
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Trump warns will not 'put up with' Zelensky in new attack
AFP - 2h ago
US President Donald Trump warned Monday he would "not put up" much longer with Volodymyr Zelensky's stance on the war …
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Trump in fresh Zelensky attack over 'worst statement'
AFP - 2h ago
Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US …
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France says Ukraine truce would test Russia's commitment to end war
AFP - 4h ago
France on Monday said a plan for a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine would test Moscow's commitment to ending …
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Trump says will 'not put up with' Zelensky war stance
AFP - 48m ago
Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US …
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Two dead, several hurt as car hits crowd in German city: police
AFP - 1h ago
A driver struck a crowd in southwest Germany on Monday, killing two people and seriously hurting several more, …
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Police, art sleuth crack case of Brueghel stolen in Poland in 1974
AFP - 6h ago
With the help of an art detective and some journalists, Dutch police say they have cracked the case of the mysterious …
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'Security guarantees' needed to enforce peace deal in Ukraine: Zelensky
AFP - 3h ago
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday accused Russia of not being serious about peace after warning that tough security …
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One dead, several hurt as car hits crowd in German city: police
AFP - 1h ago
A car driven into a crowd in southwest Germany on Monday killed at least one person and injured several more, police …
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First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began
AFP - 2h ago
A stabbing in Israel's coastal city of Haifa killed one person on Monday and ended with the Israeli Arab assailant dead, …
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One dead in Israel stabbing attack, assailant killed: first responders
AFP - 10h ago
A stabbing attack at a transport station in the Israeli city of Haifa left one person dead and several wounded on …
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Pakistan's old English manners spell youth Scrabble success
AFP - 7h ago
"Dram", meaning a measure of whisky. "Turm", describing a cavalry unit. "Taupie", a foolish youngster.
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Hospitalised pope stable, rested overnight: Vatican
AFP - 10h ago
Pope Francis rested well during his 17th night in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, a day after reporting the …
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First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza
AFP - 2h ago
Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first …
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Small-budget sex worker romp 'Anora' triumphs at Oscars
AFP - 16h ago
Independent film "Anora" -- the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels -- …
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Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
AFP - 16h ago
The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song -- this year, the …
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Zelensky and European allies cement cooperation after Trump row
AFP - 10h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he would work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace deal to …
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Heat wave shuts down schools in nearly half Philippine capital
AFP - 12h ago
Soaring temperatures shut down schools in nearly half the Philippine capital on Monday, local officials said, as the …
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Atletico hoping Alvarez can end Real Madrid heartbreak in Europe
AFP - 7h ago
For Atletico Madrid it has been a repetitious and painful tale whenever they have faced city rivals Real Madrid in …
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Model behaviour: India's anti-cruelty robot elephants
AFP - 12h ago
It flaps its ears and squirts water from a waving trunk, but this elephant is a life-size mechanical replica rolled out …
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Oscars begin as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
AFP - 3h ago
The Oscars, Hollywood's glitziest night of the year, got under way Sunday, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" …
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Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga
AFP - 6h ago
Sepp Blatter, the former head of FIFA, and Michel Platini, the ex-president of UEFA, will be back in a Swiss court on …
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Barca thrash 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim top spot
AFP - 6h ago
Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga.
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Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
AFP - 6h ago
Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying …
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Stars gather for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
Mar 02 2025
Hollywood's A-listers on Sunday hit the red carpet at the Oscars, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly …
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Europeans rally around Ukraine after Trump row
Mar 02 2025
European leaders closed ranks Sunday in support of Kyiv at a London summit, where they pledged to spend more on security …
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Israel blocks aid to devastated Gaza as truce's first phase ends
Mar 02 2025
Israel on Sunday blocked aid flowing into Gaza, where a six-week truce enabled the entry of vital food, shelter and …
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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup as Fulham win shoot-out
Mar 02 2025
Manchester United's dismal season hit a new low as the FA Cup holders crashed out after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat …
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UN urges Israel to restore Gaza aid as Hamas sees 'coup' against truce
Mar 02 2025
The United Nations on Sunday called on Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza, hours after it suspended humanitarian …
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Pope's condition stable but complex
Mar 02 2025
Pope Francis is in a "stable" condition in hospital but the clinical picture remains complex, the Vatican said Sunday, …
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Kyiv's allies embrace Zelensky at crisis talks
Mar 02 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday warned that European security faced a once-in-a-generation moment, as he hosted …
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Israel suspends aid, strikes Gaza as Hamas sees 'coup' against truce
Mar 02 2025
Israel said Sunday it was suspending the entry of aid into Gaza, where both Israel and Palestinian sources reported …
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Stars assemble for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize
Mar 02 2025
The red carpet has been rolled out, the champagne is on ice, and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie, with …
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UK, France working with Ukraine on plan to end fighting: Starmer
Mar 02 2025
Britain and France are working with Ukraine on plans to end the fighting with Russia, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said …
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Israel suspends aid to Gaza as first phase of truce ends
Mar 02 2025
Israel said Sunday that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, with deadly attacks reported in the territory …
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Pope spent 'calm night' in hospital: Vatican
Mar 02 2025
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than two weeks with double pneumonia, spent a "calm night", the Vatican …
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Private US company aces lunar landing on first mission
Mar 02 2025
A US company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, marking only the second private mission to …
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In first, private US spaceship lands upright on Moon
Mar 02 2025
A US company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, marking only the second private mission to …
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Private US spaceship lands on Moon
Mar 02 2025
A US company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday after a long journey through space, marking only …
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Pope 'stable' after 'calm night': Vatican
Mar 02 2025
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition after …
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European leaders look to boost support for Ukraine at London summit
Mar 02 2025
More than a dozen European leaders gather in London Sunday for crisis talks, looking to boost security cooperation and …
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Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close
Mar 02 2025
Israel endorsed a proposal on Sunday to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza as a bridging measure after the first phase …
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Ukraine's Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK's Starmer
Mar 01 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday gave Volodymyr Zelensky a warm welcome in London, a day after the Ukrainian …
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Pope 'stable', no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican
Mar 01 2025
Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for two weeks with double pneumonia, is in a "stable" condition, with no repeat …
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PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle
Mar 01 2025
Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader …
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UN chief warns against return to war as Gaza truce first stage due to end
Mar 01 2025
The head of the United Nations made a fresh appeal for the Gaza ceasefire to be extended, warning against a …
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Four dead as French island reels from devastating cyclone
Mar 01 2025
Residents of the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion took stock of the damage Saturday after a devastating cyclone …
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Uncertainty looms as first phase of Gaza truce due to expire
Mar 01 2025
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is drawing to a close on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which …
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Ukraine's Zelensky says Trump backing still 'crucial' after row
Mar 01 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky insisted on Saturday that Donald Trump's support was still "crucial" for Ukraine despite an …
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European allies rally behind Ukraine after White House row
Mar 01 2025
Ukraine's European allies, set to gather in London on Sunday, rallied behind President Volodymyr Zelensky after Donald …
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Cyclone death toll rises to four on La Reunion
Mar 01 2025
At least four people have died in the Indian Ocean island of La Reunion during the passage of a devastating cyclone that …
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Pope spends 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis
Mar 01 2025
Pope Francis, hospitalised for two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, spent a peaceful night after suffering a …
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Zelensky says Trump relationship can be repaired after White House row
Mar 01 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his relations with the United States can still be repaired, after President Donald …
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Phase one of Israel-Hamas truce due to expire
Mar 01 2025
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is due to expire on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should …
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Vietnam drags feet over 'urgent' pollution problem
Mar 01 2025
Toxic smoke billows from a burning mound of plastic bags and leaves on Le Thi Huyen's farm in Hanoi, a city battling an …
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'Disgraceful' -- Trump-Zelensky row sparks US political firestorm
Feb 28 2025
Reactions to an extraordinary Oval Office clash between US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and visiting …
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Gene Hackman had likely been dead nine days when found: sheriff
Feb 28 2025
Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New …
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Trump kicks Zelensky out of White House after shouting match
Feb 28 2025
US President Donald Trump erupted at Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, angrily sending the Ukrainian leader out of the White …
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From handshake to meltdown as Trump and Zelensky clash
Feb 28 2025
It all seemed to be going so well. Then things between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky went jaw-droppingly wrong, …
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UN says Gaza ceasefire 'must hold,' as first phase due to expire
Feb 28 2025
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal "must …
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Ailing pope suffers breathing 'crisis', Vatican says
Feb 28 2025
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing "crisis" on Friday which caused him to vomit but he was …
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UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut
Feb 28 2025
UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds said on Friday she was resigning from the Labour government over …
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Trump cuts short Zelensky meeting after Oval Office shouting match
Feb 28 2025
US President Donald Trump cut short a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and said the Ukrainian leader is "not …
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Released Israeli hostage recounts hunger, chains that 'cut into your flesh'
Feb 28 2025
Eli Sharabi, who was held hostage in Gaza for more than 490 days, has recounted his suffering in captivity in a …
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Trump and Zelensky clash in Oval Office shouting match
Feb 28 2025
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in the Oval …
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Trump, Zelensky row in Oval Office after dispute on compromise with Russia
Feb 28 2025
US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky openly argued in the White House on Friday as they clashed on the need …
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Trump's Gaza 'riviera' should be for Gazans, says minister
Feb 28 2025
US President Donald Trump's idea to rebuild the Gaza Strip as a swanky riviera is unacceptable unless it is for Gazans …
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'End of road' as England white-ball captain Buttler resigns
Feb 28 2025
Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy …
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Zelensky at White House to sign minerals deal with Trump
Feb 28 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump met Friday to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace …
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Microsoft retires Skype, internet call pioneer
Feb 28 2025
Microsoft on Friday announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan …
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Hospitalised pope no longer in critical condition: Vatican source
Feb 28 2025
Pope Francis's condition is not currently critical, a Vatican source said Friday, after a series of clinical …
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Hamas wants pressure on Israel to start next phase of Gaza truce
Feb 28 2025
Palestinian militant group Hamas called on Friday for international pressure on Israel to enter the next phase of a …
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Zelensky, Trump to sign minerals deal at White House
Feb 28 2025
A week ago Donald Trump branded Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. On Friday he will host the Ukrainian president at the …
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Parents rush to vaccinate children after measles outbreak hits Texas
Feb 28 2025
Five-year-old Shado is one of dozens of children being rushed to a health center in the US state of Texas to get the …
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Cat tale 'Flow' goes from underdog to Oscar nominee
Feb 28 2025
The international success of "Flow", an animated Latvian film about a cat's quest to escape rising waters, has taken its …
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Talks to resume in Cairo on next phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Feb 28 2025
Talks resume in Cairo Friday on a second phase of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire that mediators hope will bring a lasting end …
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Avowed misogynist Andrew Tate in US despite rape charges in Romania
Feb 28 2025
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on …
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Constitutional crisis looms as Trump admin flirts with defying the courts
Feb 28 2025
US president Andrew Jackson famously reacted to an unfavorable ruling by the Supreme Court chief justice with the …
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Man City, Man Utd turn to FA Cup glory to save poor seasons
Feb 28 2025
Manchester City's hopes of a trophy this season now rest solely on the FA Cup ahead of Saturday's visit of second-tier …
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Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpins
Feb 28 2025
Mexico on Thursday extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert …
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S.Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
Feb 28 2025
Three decades after Formula One engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new …
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Meta fires employees for leaks amid Zuckerberg's Trump pivot
Feb 28 2025
Meta on Thursday said it had laid off 20 workers for leaking information to the media, as the social media giant faces …
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World agrees hard-fought nature funding plan at UN talks
Feb 28 2025
Nations cheered a last-gasp deal to map out funding to protect nature Thursday, breaking a deadlock at UN talks seen as …
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Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kinpins
Feb 28 2025
Mexico on Thursday extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert …
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Trump softens tone but Starmer leaves without Ukraine security pledges
Feb 28 2025
Donald Trump took a softer tone on Ukraine truce talks Thursday as he hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer -- but …
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Hollywood giant Gene Hackman, wife found dead in 'suspicious' circumstances
Feb 27 2025
Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead in their home in an incident police are …
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Israel military acknowledges 'complete failure' to prevent October 7 attack
Feb 27 2025
Israel's military on Thursday acknowledged its "complete failure" to prevent Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, the …
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Israel military admits October 7 failure
Feb 27 2025
Israel's military on Thursday acknowledged its "complete failure" to prevent Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, the …
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Trump says he trusts Putin, as UK PM pushes Ukraine guarantees
Feb 27 2025
Donald Trump said he trusted Russia's Vladimir Putin to stick to any Ukraine ceasefire Thursday, as UK Prime Minister …
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Influencer Andrew Tate in US despite charges in Romania
Feb 27 2025
Andrew Tate, a right-wing influencer charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania, arrived in the United States on …
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Spassky: legendary loser of 'match of the century' dies at 88
Feb 27 2025
Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated in the so-called match of the century at the height of …
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Israel army says failed on Oct 7, underestimated Hamas
Feb 27 2025
An internal Israeli army investigation into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack released on Thursday acknowledged the …
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King Charles III invites Trump for unprecedented second state visit
Feb 27 2025
King Charles III has invited US President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second state visit to Britain, UK Prime …
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German conservatives, SPD to make first moves towards new govt
Feb 27 2025
Germany's conservatives, who won elections last weekend, are set to start exploratory talks with the Social Democrats on …
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Second day of health improvements for Pope Francis, reports Vatican
Feb 27 2025
Pope Francis's condition was continuing to improve, the Vatican said Thursday, as the 88-year-old pontiff marked two …
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