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Japan's only two pandas to be sent back to China
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Zelensky, US envoys to push on with Ukraine talks in Berlin
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Australia to toughen gun laws after deadly Bondi shootings
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Lyon poised to bounce back after surprise Brisbane omission
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Australia defends record on antisemitism after Bondi Beach attack
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US police probe deaths of director Rob Reiner, wife as 'apparent homicide'
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'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter
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Cambodia says Thai air strikes hit home province of heritage temples
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EU-Mercosur trade deal faces bumpy ride to finish line
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Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe
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Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON
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Tongue replaces Atkinson in only England change for third Ashes Test
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England's Brook vows to rein it in after 'shocking' Ashes shots
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Bondi Beach gunmen had possible Islamic State links, says ABC
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Lakers fend off Suns fightback, Hawks edge Sixers
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Louvre trade unions to launch rolling strike
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Asian markets drop with Wall St as tech fears revive
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North Korean leader's sister sports Chinese foldable phone
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Iran's women bikers take the road despite legal, social obstacles
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Civilians venture home after militia seizes DR Congo town
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Countdown to disclosure: Epstein deadline tests US transparency
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Desperate England looking for Ashes miracle in Adelaide
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Far-right Kast wins Chile election in landslide
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What we know about Australia's Bondi Beach attack
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Witnesses tell of courage, panic in wake of Bondi Beach shootings
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Chilean hard right victory stirs memories of dictatorship
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Volunteers patrol Thai villages as artillery rains at Cambodia border
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Far-right candidate Kast wins Chile presidential election
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Father and son gunmen kill 15 at Jewish festival on Australia's Bondi Beach
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Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves
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Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media 'troublemaker' in Beijing's crosshairs
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Hong Kong court to deliver verdicts on media mogul Jimmy Lai
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Bills rein in Patriots as Chiefs eliminated
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Chiefs eliminated from NFL playoff hunt after dominant decade
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Far right eyes comeback as Chile presidential polls close
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Freed Belarus dissident Bialiatski vows to keep resisting regime from exile
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Americans Novak and Coughlin win PGA-LPGA pairs event
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Zelensky, US envoys to push on with Ukraine talks in Berlin on Monday
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Toulon edge out Bath as Saints, Bears and Quins run riot
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Inter Milan go top in Italy as champions Napoli stumble
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ECOWAS threatens 'targeted sanctions' over Guinea Bissau coup
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World leaders express horror at Bondi beach shooting
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Joyous Sunderland celebrate Newcastle scalp
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Guardiola hails Man City's 'big statement' in win at Palace
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Lens reclaim top spot in Ligue 1 with Nice win
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No 'quick fix' at Spurs, says angry Frank
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Toulon edge to victory over Bath, Saints and Quins run riot
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Freed Belarus protest leader Kolesnikova doesn't 'regret anything'
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Man City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak
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Arshdeep helps India beat South Africa to take T20 series lead
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Taiwan can't afford to hike its defence budget to more than three percent of GDP, the new leader of the democratic island's biggest opposition party told AFP, which could derail the government's spending plans.
Myanmar fireworks festival goers shun politics for tradition
Goat, hippo and duck-shaped hot air balloons floated in clear blue skies over war-ravaged Myanmar this week in a rare opportunity for escapism.
China's Xi to meet South Korean leader, capping APEC summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung on Saturday, capping an Asian summit at which Beijing and Washington agreed to a truce in their trade war.
Climbers test limits at Yosemite, short-staffed by US shutdown
Thousands of adrenaline junkies including BASE jumpers are flocking to California's Yosemite National Park, as the US government shutdown leaves the few rangers on duty struggling to cope at the popular climbing destination.
After the tears, anger on Rio's blood-stained streets
In a Rio de Janeiro favela, a little boy wore a T-shirt stained with red paint mimicking the blood spilled this week in Brazil's deadliest-ever police operation.
G7 says it's 'serious' about confronting China's critical mineral dominance
The G7 announced two dozen new projects Friday aimed at reducing China's dominance of critical mineral supply chains, as Canada's energy minister vowed the alliance was "serious" about reforming the global market.
Trump says Christians in Nigeria face 'existential threat'
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Christians in Nigeria face an "existential threat," as right-wing political allies including Senator Ted Cruz push claims of "Christian mass murder" that experts say are false.
Trump keeps world guessing with shock nuclear test order
President Donald Trump reiterated Friday that he wants testing of US nuclear weapons, but again failed to clarify whether he meant live explosions in an order that has provoked global tension and confusion..
US Fed official backed rate pause because inflation 'too high'
A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday said he voted against cutting interest rates this week because inflation was "too high" for comfort.
French lawmakers reject wealth tax as budget tensions mount
France's lower house on Friday rejected a wealth tax proposed by the left, which has threatened to bring down the government if a levy on the super-rich is not in the budget.
2,000 trucks stuck in Belarus after Lithuania closes border: association
Some 2,000 trucks were stranded Friday in Belarus after Lithuania closed its border in response to recent airspace disruptions, a truckers association said.
French lawmakers reject wealth tax proposal in budget debate
France's lower house on Friday rejected a wealth tax proposed by the left, which has threatened to bring down the government if a levy on the super-rich is not in the budget.
Trump stirs global tensions, confusion with nuclear test order
President Donald Trump reiterated Friday that he wants testing of US nuclear weapons but again failed to clarify whether he meant live explosions in a directive that has provoked global tension, as well as some confusion.
Sudan's RSF claims arrests as UN warns of 'horrendous' atrocities in Darfur
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they had arrested several fighters accused of abuses during the capture of El-Fasher, with the United Nations demanding an investigation Friday into the "horrendous accounts" of atrocities emerging from the city.
'Populists can be beaten': Dutch centrist Jetten claims election win
Dutch centrist leader Rob Jetten on Friday claimed victory in a knife-edge election over far-right head Geert Wilders, saying his surprise success showed populist movements could be beaten in Europe.
Japan PM says raised 'serious concerns' with Xi on South China Sea, Xinjiang
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she raised "serious concerns" about the South China Sea, Hong Kong and Xinjiang in a "candid" first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire, to hold another round of peace talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a temporary ceasefire and will hold another round of peace talks in Istanbul next week, aiming to defuse tensions after a deadly flare-up this month.
Sudan's RSF says arrests fighters accused of abuses in El-Fasher
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said they had arrested several fighters accused of committing abuses during the capture of the western city of El-Fasher, as a UN official warned the "horror is continuing" in both Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan.
Key dates in the fall of Britain's former prince Andrew
Key dates in the life of Andrew, King Charles III's younger brother, who has been stripped of his royal titles over allegations stemming from his friendship with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein:
UK welcomes king's move to strip Andrew of royal titles
King Charles III's historic decision to strip his brother Andrew of his royal titles and effectively exile him won widespread backing Friday, but failed to calm calls for further action and greater oversight of the monarchy.
Xi invites Canada PM to China in first meet in 8 years
President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, in the first formal talks between the nations' leaders since 2017, before also holding first discussions with Japan's new premier.
Chinese defence minister seeks 'trust' with US but cautions over Taiwan
China and the United States should build "trust" in order to co-exist, Beijing's defence minister said on Friday, but cautioned Washington about its "words and deeds" on Taiwan.
China, Canada leaders hold first formal talks since 2017
China and Canada's leaders opened on Friday their first formal talks since 2017, with Xi Jinping meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney in South Korea, Chinese state media reported.
Trump stirs global tensions with surprise nuclear test order
US President Donald Trump's surprise directive to begin nuclear weapons testing provoked global criticism on Friday, as it raised the specter of renewed superpower tensions.
Nvidia to supply 260,000 cutting-edge chips to South Korea
US tech giant Nvidia said on Friday it will supply 260,000 of its most cutting-edge chips to South Korea, as CEO Jensen Huang met President Lee Jae Myung and the heads of Korea's biggest companies on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
Why emboldened Kim had little need for photo-op with Trump
US President Donald Trump may have hoped for an impromptu talk with his old friend Kim Jong Un during a recent trip to Asia, but analysts say the increasingly emboldened North Korean despot had few good reasons to join the photo-op.
UK's Andrew in freefall, stripped of queen's protection
For the longest time Andrew was shielded by Queen Elizabeth II's steadfast protection. But her death in 2022 left him exposed, as he hurtled towards his downfall.
Xi primed to meet Japan, Canada leaders after Trump summit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was expected to meet Canada and Japan's new prime ministers for the first time on Friday, a day after agreeing to a trade war ceasefire with US President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia Assumes Chairmanship of INTOSAI
The General Assembly declared Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Court of Audit (GCA), as the Chair of INTOSAI starting in 2031 for a three-year term. Saudi Arabia will host delegations from over 195 countries, led by the heads of Supreme Audit Institutions, assuming leadership of the world's foremost organization in financial and performance auditing. This role positions Saudi Arabia to steer global efforts in enhancing transparency, public sector governance, and government performance, while reinforcing public trust in national economies.
Caught between Venezuela and US, Trinidad fishermen fear the sea
A stone's throw from Venezuela, in the eye of a political storm fueled by a US naval deployment, fishermen from the archipelago of Trinidad and Tobago fear getting caught up in the tumult.
Russians marking Stalin's repression warn against return to past
Russians marking an annual day of remembrance for victims of Joseph Stalin's repression warned Thursday that history could "repeat itself" and criticised attempts to rehabilitate the Soviet leader's legacy.
Turkey says Pakistan-Afghanistan talks to resume
Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold another round of peace talks in Istanbul next week and will maintain a ceasefire until then, Turkey's foreign ministry confirmed late Thursday.