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A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according to his
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Old video of Pakistan temple attack falsely linked to anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh
Religious tensions soared in Bangladesh in the chaotic aftermath of autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina’s toppling, with Hindus targeted in attacks based on
F1 driver rankings: Was anyone better than Verstappen in 2024?
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The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed
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Four police officers killed in Mexico’s most violent state
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New satellite images show the Russians packing up their stuff amid a flurry of activity at a key airbase in Syria
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Kongsberg to design six hybrid PSVs for CMM in Brazil
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Apple accused of using conflict minerals
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'Absolutely astonishing!' | A 33-dart horror leg at the Worlds
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Venezuelan opposition leaders receive the European Union’s top human rights honor
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The European Union’s legislature on Tuesday celebrated the bravery and staunch resistance of Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina
High-stakes labour talks resume at German carmaker Volkswagen
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Video of Indian temple ritual falsely linked to Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
Following reports of attacks against Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh, a video spread in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed a
Macron to visit cyclone-hit French territory of Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron is planning a visit to Mayotte, a small group of islands in the Indian Ocean, following the devastating
The Mystery Of The Syrian IL-76 Cargo Jet That Went Missing As Assad Fled
There is growing, but still circumstantial evidence that a Syrian Airlines Il-76 Candid cargo plane currently at Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base in
Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK’s ‘dirty money’ sanctions
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Scottish drug lab boss jailed after Spain arrest
A senior member of an organised crime group that ran an amphetamine lab in Scotland has been jailed for 13 years. Colin
The essential guide to visiting Hokuriku, Japan
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The EU’s two biggest economies are grappling with political uncertainty
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‘PGA Tour v LIV – why ‘Showdown’ with McIlroy & Scheffler v DeChambeau & Koepka is significant’
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West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states
Leaders of the West African regional grouping, Ecowas, have approved the withdrawal of three countries ruled by the military from the bloc,
Close to a thousand feared dead as worst cyclone in 90 years hits French island of Mayotte
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S Korean investigators summon Yoon for questioning over martial law
South Korea’s law enforcement authorities on Monday said they have summoned impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning this week over charges
‘I can’t believe it came to this’: His Lions fandom is his identity. He almost lost it
NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Fahad Yousif is two days removed from receiving something called a Certificate of Completion from the National Football League. It
BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel’s incursion
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West Africa regional bloc sets up court for crimes under dictatorship in Gambia
SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday approved setting up a special court to try crimes committed in
Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido hits French island of Mayotte
Hundreds of people are presumed dead on the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit the Indian Ocean archipelago. Prefect François-Xavier
French police detain man and seize firearms after 5 people shot dead near Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, France (AP) — French police are investigating the deaths of five people who were fatally shot in the Dunkirk area, in
West Africa regional bloc says the impending exit of coup-hit nations is disheartening
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, said Sunday that the impending exit of its three member states led by
Stan Wawrinka awarded wild card into January’s Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka was among nine wild-card entries awarded Friday for the Australian Open in January. Tennis
At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte
France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been struck by the worst cyclone to hit the islands in nearly a century. At
Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her
Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers
The public transport sector has added its voice to the current debate in Germany as to whether Syrian refugees should return to
Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?
West African leaders are gearing up for a crucial summit on Sunday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, where they will focus on the
Daniel Ricciardo no interest in F1 return with Cadillac – sources
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Ten reported dead after Israeli attack on Gaza municipal building
An Israeli airstrike on a municipial building in the Gaza Strip city of Deir al-Balah on Saturday killed at least 10 people,
10 killed in Israeli attack in central Gaza
At least 10 Palestinians were killed and dozens more were injured in Israeli airstrikes on the city of Deir al-Balah in the
World’s biggest iceberg heads north after escaping vortex
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South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law debacle
South Korea’s parliament on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, almost two weeks following his botched attempt to institute martial
England ready for ‘biggest mental challenge’ of Test cricket as they face South Africa ahead of Women’s Ashes | Cricket News
England captain Heather Knight is braced for the “biggest mental challenge” her side will face as they return to Test cricket against
The F-35 stealth fighter’s victory against Iran’s air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
F-35 combat operations have often been against terrorist and militant targets. Israel used the fighter jet in widespread strikes against Iran in