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US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
US officials said Washington is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran to be held in Pakistan and expressed optimism about reaching a deal. The...
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Funerals Set for Nine Killed in Turkish School Shooting
Funerals are scheduled for Thursday for nine people killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Turkey. The shooting has sent shock waves across the country.
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Report: Transnational repression increased last year
A human rights group said Thursday that authoritarian governments intensified efforts to persecute their own citizens across borders last year. The group said the problem was especially pronounced...
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Curacao: Tiny island, big World Cup dreams
A poster reading "Small island, big dreams" captures the hopes of the Caribbean island of Curacao, which is the smallest country by population ever to qualify for football's...
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AI chatbots defy Brazil election ban by naming ‘best’ candidates
Six months before Brazil’s presidential election, AI chatbots are still answering questions like “Who is the best candidate?” despite new electoral rules prohibiting them from providing voting recommendations....
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Russian strikes kill at least 14 in Ukraine
At least 14 people were killed in Ukraine after overnight strikes by Russian forces, local authorities said Thursday. Moscow rained missiles and drones on its neighbour in the...
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Grounding risk grows as jet fuel supplies dwindle
The risk of jet fuel shortages is increasing each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, raising the possibility that planes could be forced to stay on the...
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Hundreds dig Kunar River for gold dust
In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust....
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Iran to participate in 2026 World Cup, FIFA president says
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup. He made the remark amid concerns over the ongoing Middle East...
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NBA fines LaMelo Ball $35,000 for reckless play on Bam Adebayo
The NBA fined Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for "unnecessary and reckless contact" with Miami's Bam Adebayo. The incident took place during the Hornets' play-in win over the...
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War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
This article compiles the latest developments in the war in the Middle East. It serves as an ongoing roundup of events and updates as reported by AFP via...
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Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line
The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen via artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas. The AI-generated footage is...