WHO chief says warehouse hit in Ukraine

A World Health Organization warehouse stocking medical supplies in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has been destroyed, the WHO chief said Sunday.

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Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada

Canada declares state of emergency as wildfire in British Columbia forces thousands to flee, with flames spreading across 103 sq km.

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Flight cancellations, evacuations in China as Typhoon Dolphin looms

China's densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, and evacuations.

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Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes

In Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed.

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Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

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Angers mounts in US over vast network of car license plate cams

In only a few years, the surveillance start-up Flock has installed more than 100,000 license plate reader cameras across the United States.

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US partially resumes avocado inspections in Mexico

The US announced that it will partially resume inspections of avocado producers in Mexico's Michoacan state, two days after suspending imports of the fruit over security concerns.

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Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to restore order and eradicate "narco-terrorists" in a fiery first speech as leader on Friday.

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Ukraine's Zelensky visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow pounds Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky was making his first official visit to Serbia -- a rare European country still closely aligned with Moscow -- on Saturday.

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US Senate confirms Trump's ex lawyer as attorney general

Todd Blanche, former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general, he served as the top law enforcement officer in an acting capacity.

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Black voters in US South struggle for political voice under new maps

"As a child, you couldn't even go to certain stores... because they would not sell to you. You see, it was so prejudiced and so racist here."

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FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday received support from several leading South American football figures as he visited Colombia amidst crisis at world football's governing body.

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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

Jorge Messi was his son's first coach in Argentina and his sole companion when he first moved to Barcelona as a child, before later becoming his agent.

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Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting

8 killed in a Thailand School shooting; authorities say suspect shot his grandparents, killed three teachers and three students in his school north of Bangkok

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England striker Toney charged with London nightclub assault

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub.

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UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino

Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his cancelled plan to bring private finance into football's World Cup, with UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments.

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Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory

Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.

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Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

Everton have bolstered their midfield by signing Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.

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US regulators approve Moderna flu vaccine

Moderna said Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration had approved its new influenza vaccine, nearly six months after the regulator briefly rejected an application for review.

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Arteta tight-lipped over reports Arsenal have agreed Sh13b Guimaraes deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave little away following reports the Premier League champions have agreed a fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

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Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor

Salah has previously played in Egypt, Switzerland, Italy, and England.

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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within his organisation, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down had grown since he abandoned it.

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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure, the English Premier League club announced Wednesday.

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Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched outsiders Malawi lose 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat, but still secure a WAFCON quarter-final place.

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Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday.

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Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader

Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok Thursday for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state.

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US requests Filipino pastor's extradition on sex charges

The United States has formally requested the extradition of a Filipino pastor wanted on sex-trafficking charges, the Philippines' foreign affairs department said Thursday.

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French winemakers dread 'smoky taste' after wildfires

French winemaker Gregory Guibergia was relieved a wildfire only scorched the edge of his vineyard but he feared its smoke would ruin this year's vintage.

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Starlets knocked out as Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarters

Hosts Morocco topped Group A at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) despite failing to score from a twice-taken penalty in a 0-0 draw with Senegal on Monday.

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Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle in a bid to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports on Tuesday.

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Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem

Israeli army has arrested at least 20 people and taken up positions on the roofs of some houses inside the camp.

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Fugitive Bangladesh ex-PM still casting a shadow

Her voice is that of a frail, elderly woman, but ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina still has the power to incite from exile, vowing to return home despite facing the gallows.

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Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through.

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Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows

Taiwan's largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.

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Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino has intensified, with opposition emerging from within as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal

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Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) had been found on the tarmac.

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Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus.

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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow

President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

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WHO chief in DR Congo for talks on Ebola reponse

The head of the WHO has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi, as the Ebola epidemic intensifies, the UN agency said on Wednesday.

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Morocco, Algeria advance to WAFCON quarter-finals

Hosts Morocco topped Group A at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) despite failing to score from a twice-taken penalty in a 0-0 draw with Senegal on Monday.

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