Rubio to meet top Turkish, Ukraine officials ahead of war talks
Zelensky sent a pared-down team to the Istanbul talks after Russia showed up with a relatively low-level delegation.
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Rubio to meet top Turkish, Ukraine officials ahead of war talks
Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea
A polio outbreak has been declared in Papua New Guinea, sparking concern about the disease's spread in a country with low vaccination rates, health officials said.
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Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea
Chad's former prime minister 'abducted' from home: party
Chad's former prime minister, Succes Masra, a critic of the ruling authorities of the Central African nation, was taken by force from his home early Friday, his party said.
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Chad's former prime minister 'abducted' from home: party
Life without cash in captured City of Goma
After the city fell to the Rwanda-backed M23 group, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo stopped supplying cash to banks in M23-controlled areas.
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Life without cash in captured City of Goma
Jokic, Strawther star as Nuggets down Thunder to tie series
Nikola Jokic led with 29 points and Julian Strawther sparked a late run, lifting the Nuggets to a 119-107 win that tied the series against the Thunder.
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Jokic, Strawther star as Nuggets down Thunder to tie series
US singer Chris Brown charged with assault in Britain
American R&B singer Chris Brown is due to appear in a UK court on Friday after being arrested and charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.
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US singer Chris Brown charged with assault in Britain
YouTube star MrBeast upsets Mexican officials with temple videos
Mexico is seeking compensation from YouTube celebrity MrBeast's production company, accusing it of using images of the country's ancient archaeological sites to advertise a chocolate brand.
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YouTube star MrBeast upsets Mexican officials with temple videos
Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
Zelensky also said he did not expect a breakthrough, accusing Moscow of being "not serious" about ending the war.
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Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
Gabon's ousted President and family 'released' and in Luanda
Gabon's former leader Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was detained after being ousted in a 2023 coup, has been released.
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Gabon's ousted President and family 'released' and in Luanda
50 years since first woman scaled Everest
On May 16, 1975, Japan's Junko Tabei became the first woman to climb to the top of Mount Everest.
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50 years since first woman scaled Everest
Hundreds of VOA contractors set to lose their jobs
Hundreds of Voice of America contractors are expected to lose their jobs following President Trump's executive order dated March 14.
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Hundreds of VOA contractors set to lose their jobs
Russia, Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022
Russians and Ukrainians sat face-to-face in Istanbul for their first direct talks in over three years aimed at ending their war, but expectations for a breakthrough were low.
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Russia, Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022
Ramaphosa to meet Trump on Wednesday over rising tensions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington next week at a time of strained ties between the two countries.
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Ramaphosa to meet Trump on Wednesday over rising tensions
Trump renews third-term talk in troop rally in Qatar
US President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed talk of seeking a third term in office, which is barred by the Constitution, in a highly political address to US troops in Qatar.
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Trump renews third-term talk in troop rally in Qatar
Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace
Estonia accused Russia of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace.
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Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace
Trump says 'nothing's going to happen' on Ukraine until he meets Putin
US President Donald Trump said that he did not expect progress on Ukraine until he meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who did not show up to talks with Kyiv in Turkey.
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Trump says 'nothing's going to happen' on Ukraine until he meets Putin
Tottenham's Kulusevski out for the season as Son steps up recovery
Spurs' preparations for Wednesday's showpiece with Manchester United in Bilbao were dealt a blow when Kulusevski underwent surgery earlier this week on his right knee.
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Tottenham's Kulusevski out for the season as Son steps up recovery
S.Sudan medical system collapsing as clashes rage: MSF
Roughly 80 percent of the country's healthcare system is funded by international bodies, with Juba contributing just 1.3 percent from its budget.
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S.Sudan medical system collapsing as clashes rage: MSF
Stokes determined to 'dominate' on England return
England's Test captain Ben Stokes believes he is in his best physical condition and can dominate with bat and ball on his latest comeback from injury.
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Stokes determined to 'dominate' on England return
Injury-plagued Kyrgios to play doubles at French Open
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios will appear at the upcoming French Open for the first time since 2017.
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Injury-plagued Kyrgios to play doubles at French Open
Amorim urges Man Utd to focus on Chelsea, not Europa League final
Amorim urges Manchester United to focus on Chelsea in Friday's Premier League clash, not the Europa League final.
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Amorim urges Man Utd to focus on Chelsea, not Europa League final
Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out
Belgium on Thursday officially abandoned plans to phase out nuclear power, with parliament voting to scrap a two-decades-old pledge and to allow for the construction of new reactors.
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Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out
US RB singer Chris Brown arrested in UK: reports
London's Metropolitan Police said a 36-year-old man was in custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, without naming him.
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US RB singer Chris Brown arrested in UK: reports
EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform is not transparent enough about advertisements.
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EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory
Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say.
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Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory
China's Alibaba posts annual revenue increase despite spending slump
Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's tech sector despite persisting economic uncertainties.
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China's Alibaba posts annual revenue increase despite spending slump
Rome businesses count their blessings with US pope
The election of the first US pope is a godsend to businesses in Rome, as big-spending pilgrims flocking to the Vatican are also expected to spend in the Eternal City.
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Rome businesses count their blessings with US pope
What Trump and Sharaa stand to gain from lifting Syria sanctions
Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, branded Donald Trump's decision to lift US sanctions on his country "historic and courageous"
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What Trump and Sharaa stand to gain from lifting Syria sanctions
Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action
US President Donald Trump said Thursday a deal was close on Iran's nuclear programme that would avert military action.
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Trump says 'getting close' to deal to avoid Iran military action
Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs
Walmart warned of higher prices and continued uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs
Combs's ex Cassie faces intense cross-examination
One of the messages from Ventura to Combs, dated 2009, read: "I'm always ready to freak off lolol."
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Combs's ex Cassie faces intense cross-examination
Lewis Hamilton admits he underestimated Ferrari challenge
After six races this year, he is still seeking a first podium finish in a Grand Prix and is seventh in the drivers' title race behind Kimi Antonelli, the Italian teenager who replaced him at Mercedes.
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Lewis Hamilton admits he underestimated Ferrari challenge
Forest striker Awoniyi placed in induced coma after surgery
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to help his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery
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Forest striker Awoniyi placed in induced coma after surgery
Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: study
Being exposed to extreme heat while pregnant has previously been linked to a range of problems, including a higher risk of premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects and gestational diabetes.
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Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: study
Over 84,000 people affected by Somalia floods since mid-April: UN
17 people killed in Somalia flash floods, more than 8,000 others displaced since mid-April, UN humanitarian agency says.
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Over 84,000 people affected by Somalia floods since mid-April: UN
Tennis champ Sinner meets Pope Leo, offers quick rally
Men's world number one tennis player Jannik Sinner offered to rally with Pope Leo XIV after being received by the head of the Catholic Church at the Vatican.
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Tennis champ Sinner meets Pope Leo, offers quick rally
UNICEF says artillery fire leaves Sudan hospital patients without water
Around 1,000 critically ill patients in Sudan's Darfur region are nearly without drinking water after artillery fire destroyed a water tanker at a hospital, UNICEF said on Wednesday.
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UNICEF says artillery fire leaves Sudan hospital patients without water
NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happy
NATO foreign ministers will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month
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NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happy
Trump meets new Syria leader after lifting sanctions
US President Trump meets Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa hours after lifting sanctions; becomes first US President to hold talks with a Syrian leader since 2000.
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Trump meets new Syria leader after lifting sanctions
Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
Human Rights Watch on Wednesday said abuses were being committed on giant construction sites in Saudi Arabia and warned of the risks to migrant workers building stadiums for the 2034 World Cup.
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Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia