Pope Leo in Rome hospital for lung operation

The Vatican said the operation to remove a pulmonary nodule, a small growth of tissue in the lung, would be carried out on Tuesday afternoon.

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Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal

"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters at her first White House briefing.

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Houthis say Saudi Arabia strikes oil site in Yemen's capital

Swiftly responding to the earlier coalition warning, the Houthis had issued a threat to target Riyadh's international airport, a refinery, and an Aramco facility in Dammam if the strike went ahead.

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UN sees 'window of opportunity' for peace in eastern DR Congo

Several parties including the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the Congolese army have clashed in the territory, prompting a series of international diplomacy efforts.

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EU watchdog says smart glasses must give 'clear warnings' when recording

Individuals wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant.

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Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: reports

US federal agents searched Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, but officials have not disclosed its nature or announced any charges.

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Ten-man Spurs rescue draw at Man Utd, Arsenal survive Leeds scare

Ten-man Tottenham salvaged a 1-1 against fellow strugglers Man United thanks to Dominic Solanke's last-gasp leveller, while Arsenal got back on track as the champions survived a scare to beat Leeds

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Carrick demands more 'streetwise' Man Utd after Spurs setback

Michael Carrick said Manchester United need to become more "streetwise" and "stubborn" after they blew a late lead against 10-man Tottenham to draw 1-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years

Xabi Alonso praised Jordan Henderson after the Chelsea midfielder rolled back the years with a double in the 5-1 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old

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Palmer signs contract to stay at Chelsea until 2034

Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034.

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Messi nets brace to win in first match after Argentina exit

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team.

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Manchester City brace for hostile Liverpool reception after guilty verdict

Man City face a hostile Anfield when the Premier League leaders play bitter rivals Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules.

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109 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

The vessel was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen.

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Global reaction to US sanctions on International Criminal Court

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions with the ICC, what he called a "rogue court".

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UK Greens leader Polanski loses by-election amid Zionism row

Abdi-Wali, who arrived in Britain as a child refugee in the 1990s after fleeing war in Somalia and now leads the local council, was declared the winner in the early hours of Friday.

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Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

Ukraine and its European allies expressed dismay at the move, with Zelensky telling reporters Friday it was a "weak decision."

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US lethal injection survivor returns to prison

Pike "is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery," the lawyers said.

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Eritrea urges UN to act against Ethiopia's 'declaration of war'

The neighbouring countries have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

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Clashes lead South Africa to withdraw asylum processing order

Violence erupted in Johannesburg's Soweto and the east coast port city of Durban on Thursday, with several cars torched and small foreign-run stores looted.

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India deploys thousands of police ahead of election protest

Thousands of police were deployed across the Indian capital on Friday, a day before planned protests to demand the election commission chief step down over alleged voter-roll irregularities.

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US busts major internet scam compound in Ghana: FBI

"Another takedown this week out of Ghana," FBI director Kash Patel announced on social media, posting a photo of US agents alongside Ghanaian authorities.

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Ethiopia drones hit Eritrean troops in Tigray

Relations between the two neighbouring countries, who fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, have again deteriorated in recent months.

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US military to livestream firing squad execution of former Army major

Hasan's execution, set for December 3, is poised to be the first that the US military has carried out by firing squad since World War II.

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South African judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South Africa's Navi Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and who last year presided over a UN commission which accused Israel of genocide.

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US imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, cites threats to its citizens; calls for diplomatic and legal solutions within 180 days.

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Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand

Taiwan's exports hit a record high of $87.2 billion in September, the government said Thursday, thanks to skyrocketing global demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

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DR Congo militias profit from war against M23 guerrillas

Teenagers armed with Kalashnikovs guard a gold mine in the southeastern DRC Congo, where local militias milk the conflict between government forces and the M23 armed group for guns and profit.

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Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'

"It was a huge source of pride for me to defend this jersey for more than 20 years," Messi told the stadium.

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Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team

Messi, playing in his record-extending 208th international, also provided the assist for the opening goal scored by veteran Nicolas Otamendi, with Nico Paz also scoring.

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US woman who survived botched execution is conscious, speaking: lawyers

She survived the injections, however, and was rushed to hospital, where she had been unconscious and on a ventilator in critical condition.

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Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing

The Africa Credit Ratings Agency (AfCRA), backed by the African Union after nearly a decade of talks, will judge the creditworthiness of countries, businesses and institutions.

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Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country.

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Benin full of pride at role in Lionel Messi's last dance

Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the West African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance

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Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal until 2030

Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal which will run until June 2030

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'Embarrassing' brawl over controversial penalty in SportPesa Premier League playoff

Outrage erupted in Kenya on Wednesday after a referee was attacked and chased out of a Nairobi stadium by fans for awarding a penalty during a key match.

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Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three dead

In Gaza City, Al-Shifa Hospital reported two people killed in an Israeli strike overnight.

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Germany arrests ex-spy chief on suspicion of giving secrets to foreign powers

August Hanning, who ran Germany's BND foreign intelligence agency from 1998 to 2005, is accused of espionage, treason and working for foreign intelligence services.

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Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor

Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Noori, 57, who have all pleaded not guilty, appeared at a court in London accompanied by translators.

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Zambia to sign deal for $1.5 bn in US health funding

Washington has been pursuing one-on-one health aid deals with various African countries after President Donald Trump shut down the USAID agency last year.

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