Japan political party to install AI leader

An upstart Japanese political party said Tuesday it will install an artificial intelligence as leader after its maverick founder quit following a disastrous showing in recent elections.

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UN slams Israel's Qatar attack as assault on 'regional peace and stability'

The United Nations rights chief warned on Tuesday that Israel's airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar last week threatened regional peace and stability.

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Faith Kipyegon bags fourth women's world 1,500m title

Faith Kipyegon produced a trademark devastating last lap to win an unprecedented fourth world women's 1,500 metres title in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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Concern over freedom of expression under Senegal's new leaders

With a journalist convicted of "offending" the prime minister, commentators jailed and political opponents under pressure, freedom of expression in Senegal is being called into question

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Malawi votes in a rematch between two presidents as economic crisis bites

Malawi went to the polls Tuesday with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the nation battered by soaring costs and fuel shortages.

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Afghan gets life in prison for jihadist knife murder in Germany

The 26-year-old, only partially named as Sulaiman A. and found to be an adherent of the Islamic State group, committed the knife attack in May 2024 in the western city of Mannheim.

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UN investigators say Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

UN inquiry finds Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza, accuses top officials including PM Netanyahu of incitement; Israeli envoy dismisses report as ‘fake.’

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Asian markets rise as traders prepare for expected US rate cut

Asian stocks advanced again Tuesday to extend another record day on Wall Street as traders locked in bets on a US interest rate cut this week.

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Billions stolen in South Sudan corruption: UN report

South Sudan government officials have stolen billions of dollars in oil money since the country gained independence in 2011, a United Nations report said on Tuesday.

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Zambian court jails two for witchcraft plot against President Hichilema

"The motive of the crime was to kill the head of state," magistrate Fine Mayambu ruled in the capital Lusaka on Monday.

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Elon Musk buys $1 billion in Tesla shares

The plan potentially provides Musk -- already the world's wealthiest person -- with up to 12 percent of additional total company shares.

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Qatar PM urges world to reject 'double standards' and punish Israel

Qatar's prime minister urged the international community on Sunday to reject "double standards" and hold Israel accountable.

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Feeling forgotten, Ivory Coast rape survivors seek healing together

Hundreds of survivors of sexual violence, many fearful of the stigma that victimhood carries, have had to band together in an effort to rebuild their shattered selves.

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US cuts leave Zimbabwe sex workers scrambling for alternatives

Thousands of sex workers in Zimbabwe have struggled to access HIV prevention tools since the US cuts gutted centres that once provided free condoms, antiretrovirals and basic care.

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Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report

Rising oceans and flooding caused by climate change will threaten the homes and livelihoods of more than a million Australians by 2050.

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British heiress, partner jailed for 14 years over manslaughter of newborn

A jury found them guilty in July after a previous jury was unable to reach a verdict on the manslaughter charge.

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Rubio begins Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering support for its ally in the war with Hamas.

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UK's largest lake 'dying' as algae blooms worsen

For the third year running toxic blue-green algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell like rotten eggs have covered much of Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.

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Indonesia leader in damage control, installs loyalists after protests

In removing Indonesia's finance minister and U-turning on protester demands, the leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy is scrambling to restore public trust after deadly riots.

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Kenya's Jepchirchir outsprints Assefa for world marathon gold

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir produced a dramatic, lung-busting final 100m sprint to outpace Ethiopa's Tigst Assefa for gold in the women's marathon at the world championships in Tokyo.

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Trump demands NATO halt Russia oil purchases before US sanctions

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ready to sanction Moscow, but on the condition that all NATO allies agree to completely halt purchases of Russian oil.

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Kenyan officials, athletes call for fast action on doping

Kenyan officials, athletes call for fast action on doping

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Five Mauritanians missing after coastal boat collision

Five Mauritanians missing after coastal boat collision

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught, widow vows to carry on fight

The widow of Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband's work, after US authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured.

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Mourning Nepalis hope protest deaths will bring change

Grieving families of those killed in Nepal's anti-corruption demonstrations say they hope the deaths will not be in vain.

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Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge

Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office.

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What next for Brazil after Bolsonaro's conviction?

Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest since August, could also ask to serve his sentence at home for health reasons.

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Beatrice Chebet wins 10,000m gold in Tokyo

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet storms to victory in the 10,000m final, clinching Kenya’s first gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday to support Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the war with Russia.

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Kipyegon eyes fourth title as Tokyo Worlds begin

Kipyegon is fancied to win a fourth world 1,500m title and draw level with Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj.

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Investigators plead for public's help in Charlie Kirk killing

Hundreds of agents from across 20 law enforcement agencies are combing for clues to the identity of the culprit

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Brazil's ex-president given 27-year jail term for coup plotting

Judges voted to convict Bolsonaro of plotting to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva following his October 2022 election defeat by the left-winger.

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Legal woes of Brazilian presidents past and present

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss, seven co-accused, including ex-ministers and army chiefs also convicted.

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Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence

The army has imposed a curfew in the Himalayan nation of 30 million people, with soldiers patrolling the largely quiet streets after the worst violence in two decades.

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Trump says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody

Suspect in shooting of US political activist and influencer Charlie Kirk taken into custody after manhunt, President Trump says.

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Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

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French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s

Concerns raised over the platform have included content encouraging suicide, self harm or an unhealthy body image as well as its potential use for foreign political interference.

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Qatar says funeral to be held Thursday for people killed in Israeli strike

Qatar said it would hold funerals on Thursday in the capital Doha for those killed in an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas figures in the Gulf country earlier this week.

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Nepal president says seeking solution to crisis 'as soon as possible'

Nepal's president said Thursday he was seeking an end to the crisis that has engulfed the Himalayan nation.

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German police suspect 'religious' motive in teacher stabbing

A 45-year-old female teacher suffered serious wounds when she was stabbed at the college on Friday.

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