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North Korea not telling the whole truth about latest ICBM test, South Korean official says

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US imposes new sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program

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Traders sleep by their desks as China's financial hub locks down

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Companies are spending more than ever buying their own stock. Biden wants to put a stop to that

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The great resignation continues: 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs last month

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World Bank freezes Afghan projects after Taliban bans girls from high school

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Indian firefighters battle Delhi landfill blaze as air fills with toxic fumes

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Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia a 'momentous occasion' for survival of species

An extremely rare Sumatran rhino has been born in captivity at a sanctuary in I…

8 UN peacekeepers killed in Congo helicopter crash amid rebel fighting

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At least five dead in shooting near Tel Aviv

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Canadian Indigenous leaders push for residential schools apology in Pope Francis meeting

Pope Francis on Monday met Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada residenti…

Christian Eriksen set for 'special' return to pitch he almost died on

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Singapore court rejects intellectually disabled man's final appeal against execution for drug smuggling

A Singapore court on Tuesday rejected a final appeal by a man sentenced to deat…

Solomon Islands leader defends possible China security deal, calls backlash 'very insulting'

The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on Tuesday defended the country's…

Canada edges closer to F-35 jets deal with Lockheed Martin worth up to $15 billion

Canada has picked Lockheed Martin Corp as the preferred bidder to supply 88 new…

Honduras' Supreme Court approves extradition of former president to the US

The Honduran Supreme Court has authorized the extradition of former president J…

Ryusuke Hamaguchi is as surprised as anyone by the Oscars love for 'Drive My Car'

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Boeing's problems in China go far beyond the latest grounding

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Elon Musk says he's seriously considering creating a new social media platform

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Recession risks are 'uncomfortably high and moving higher,' Mark Zandi says

The war in Ukraine. Red-hot inflation. And rapid interest rate hikes. The econo…

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Philippine authorities evacuate thousands as volcano Taal spews mile-high plume

A small but restive volcano south of the Philippine capital spewed a 1.5 kilome…

All people on board China airliner reported dead in Monday's crash

All 132 people on board the China Eastern Airlines jetliner that crashed Monday…

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Ukrainian crew member who tried to sink a yacht linked to an oligarch: 'It was my first step for the war with Russia'

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T. rex skeleton, the world's most expensive fossil, gets a new home

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In old family photographs, a South African artist reenacts her late mother's life

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Tokyo Fashion Week shines a light on homegrown talent

After successive seasons of canceled shows and virtual presentations, a largely…

Nicaraguan ambassador turns on own government, says Nicaraguans are tired of Ortega 'dictatorship'

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William and Kate face protests on royal tour of Caribbean

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Brittney Griner: US embassy in Moscow finds US basketball player 'in good condition' after getting consular access

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Golf community rallies to help teenage Ukrainian golfer Mykhailo Golod escape to US

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A mother, a fiancé, a friend. China mourns the victims of China Eastern Airlines crash

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Tesla delivers first cars from Berlin factory

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Goldman Sachs' CEO will perform at Lollapalooza

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Nicaragua sentences ex-presidential candidate

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The Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let It Go' in a bomb shelter performed her country's national anthem in Poland

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Hatchet-wielding attacker at Canada mosque charged for possible hate-motivated attack, police say

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Hong Kong tries to 'relaunch' its economy by lifting flight bans and cutting quarantine

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Tokyo schools to drop five controversial dress code rules

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Biden administration formally determines Myanmar's military committed genocide

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Six people killed after car crashes into carnival crowd in Belgium

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Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

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Artemis I moon rocket is a step closer to launch countdown

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Detainee in Iran with triple nationality who was released as part of deal with UK is sent back to jail

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Young brothers rescued from Brazilian Amazon after nearly a month

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Turkey opens record-breaking bridge between Europe and Asia

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Cuba's anti-government protesters sentenced up to 30 years behind bars

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Holi is a celebration of love, color and spring

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Russia moves to seize hundreds of planes from foreign owners

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Evergreen container ship runs aground in Chesapeake Bay a year after Suez Canal blockage

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The painter who builds up landscapes 'like Lego'

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Turkmen leader's son wins presidency in snap vote

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How Shanghai's White Rabbit candy became a globally beloved brand

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Australian court overturns teenagers' landmark climate ruling

The Australian government has successfully appealed a court ruling that ordered…

Foxconn halts operations in China, further straining the global supply chain

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Russia may have found a buyer for its cheap oil: India

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Iran's strike on Iraq puts US in awkward position amid nuclear talks

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China faces its worst Covid outbreak since 2020

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Ethiopia pledges action after video shows uniformed men burning civilians alive

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Russia's richest businessman tells Putin: Don't take us back to 1917

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Virgin Voyages launches new adults-only cruise ship

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The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it is concerned the war in Ukra…

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Pakistan demands joint probe into 'accidental' missile fired by India

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Missiles hit Kurdish capital in Iraq, no casualities, officials say

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Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day, the biggest mass execution in decades

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UAE diplomat's bombshell announcement raises hopes for relief on oil prices

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time FIFA record after scoring his 806th career goal

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 806th career goal in O…

The incredible story behind Shackleton's Endurance shipwreck

Sometimes shipwrecks contain sunken treasure, cargoes of gold or jewelry that t…

Bismack Biyombo to donate full NBA salary from this season to build hospital in DR Congo and honor late father

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Leftist Gabriel Boric sworn in as Chile's president in sharp political shift

Chilean leftist Gabriel Boric, 36, was sworn in as president on Friday, marking…

For people in Ukraine with disabilities, chances of escaping are slim

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Russia owes Western banks $120 billion. They won't get it back

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Chelsea FC: British property developer Nick Candy "still interested in" buying club despite Roman Abramovich sanctions

British property developer Nick Candy remains interested in buying English Prem…

McDonald's transformed Russia ... now it's abandoning the country

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Moscow says it could seize assets Western companies leave behind

Russia said it could seize the assets of Western companies that have suspended …

Japanese and South Korean leaders agree to boost ties with US to tackle North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk…

India's ruling party soars to election victory in country's most populous state

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Famed shipwreck located after 107 years

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Global pandemic death toll is three times higher than reported Covid-19 deaths suggest, study finds

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Tropical Cyclone Gombe will rapidly intensify before bringing areas of Mozambique months' worth of rain over a few days

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How South Korea's new president could shake up the region

South Korea's new president is taking power at a turbulent time for the cou…

An election in India's most populous state pits Covid-19 anger against Hindu nationalism

Ritesh Mishra vowed to care for the dead, even if it meant risking his own life…

A Ukrainian photographer is using TikTok to turn war zone destruction into art

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Analysis: Russia and QAnon have the same false conspiracy theory about Ukraine

A new conspiracy theory has become popular among some of the online communities…

Massive meteor crater discovered beneath Greenland's ice is much older than thought

The age of a 31-kilometer (19-mile) wide meteorite crater discovered under a ki…

Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing 'Z' symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete ​-- state media

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How feminism became a hot topic in South Korea's presidential election

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Prince Andrew has paid settlement to Virginia Giuffre, according to her attorney

Prince Andrew has paid a settlement to sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, a…

Xi says China is willing to play role in mediating Ukraine crisis, in call with European leaders

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is willing to "work actively&…

South Korea to elect new leader to tackle soaring house prices and inequality

Some 44 million South Koreans head to polls to elect the country's next pre…

Alternative views backstage at Paris Fashion Week

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400 Family Dollar stores closed after a rat infestation. It's part of a troubling pattern

The conditions described by the US Food and Drug Administration at a Family Dol…

The Russian Tea Room in New York City suffers as Ukraine invasion escalates

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The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here's what that means for US energy prices

There's growing momentum in Congress to ban US imports of Russian oil. fr…

Bahrain's first solar panel manufacturer is blazing a trail for renewables

Bahrain, a tiny island state of less than 2 million people off the Arabian Peni…

After decades-long fight, Philippines raises age of sexual consent from 12 to 16

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World No. 1 Ko Jin-young shatters records in HSBC Women's World Championship win

Ko Jin-young shattered yet more golfing records as she won the HSBC Women's…

Missing ship found after 130 years

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Blinken says US is documenting reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that 'would constitute a war crime'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the US has seen reports of R…

At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game

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Hong Kong bet on zero-Covid. Now it's facing a 'preventable disaster'

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Stoli vodka announces rebrand

The maker of Stolichnaya vodka announced a major rebrand Friday, in direct resp…

Russia's answer to Google warns it may not be able to pay its debts

Russia's biggest search engine could collapse as financial fallout from the…

Sydney faces more rain as death toll from Australian floods rises

Sydney, Australia's most populous city that has been drenched in rain for d…

Ukrainian weaver who usually makes belts is now making camouflage nets for troops

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After nearly 700 days, Western Australia has opened its borders

After almost 700 days, one of the world's longest border closures has final…

Turn down the heat to stop Putin? Europe wrestles with its Russian gas addiction

When you turn on the heating in your home, you may not think much about where y…

North Korea launches 9th missile test of the year

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile into waters off the east…

Airbus to test new engine on A380 jet

Airbus just moved one step closer to launching the world's first zero-emiss…

Winter Paralympics set to get underway in Beijing following exclusion of Russia and Belarus

A record number of Para athletes -- around 700 -- were expected to compete in t…

The world's first national park just turned 150

Beth Pratt first explored the wonders of Yellowstone National Park through the …

US getting closer to reviving Iran nuclear deal but officials warn efforts could still fail

The Biden administration is inching closer to an agreement to salvage the Iran …

Under shadow of Ukraine invasion, US delegation signals support for Taiwan

As the world focuses on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a delegation of forme…

Western Australia ends one of the world's longest border closures

After 697 days, the state of Western Australia has at last reopened, thus endin…

France's Macron launches bid for second term as president

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday he would run for a secon…

Russians are bracing for a dramatic shift in their standard of living

As Western sanctions take root, Russians are bracing for a dramatic shift in th…

More oil supply could stop massive price spikes. But US producers won't fill that gap

Oil prices are soaring to seven-year highs, but don't expect US oil produce…

Wheat futures are soaring. Food prices could be next

Russia's attack on Ukraine is causing wheat prices to spike, exacerbating a…

Exxon is quitting its last Russian project

ExxonMobil pledged Tuesday to leave its last remaining oil-and-gas project in R…

The UK's clampdown on Russian money is complicated. Here's why

Much of Russian wealth has made its way into London, earning the city the monik…

Celeb-packed shows and bombastic sets return at Milan Fashion Week

Like London before it, Milan Fashion Week returned with beautiful in-person sho…

Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say

Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Ca…

Australia continues flood relief and rescue efforts as Sydney braces for heavy rains

Military helicopters airlifted stranded people from rooftops of flooded neighbo…

The Italian city unchanged since the Renaissance

In one of the most famous paintings in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, F…

World's largest plane destroyed in Ukraine

The world's largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during…

Armani pays tribute to Ukraine suffering with silent show

Giorgio Armani switched off the music to hold his Milan fashion show in silence…