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China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages

Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan

Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury

English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform

Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football

Pope arrives in France on first official visit in 18 years

Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel

Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years

Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge

Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages

Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders

From transit to consumption: drug use surges in Mozambique

US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Jacinda Ardern leaves New Zealand parliament to resign

Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday made her last public appearance as New Zealand prime minister, walking out of parliament as a crowd of hundreds broke into a spontaneous round of applause.

Noel stays cool to take Schladming slalom

Frenchman Clement Noel surged through the field on the second run to edge to victory in the World Cup slalom in Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday.

'The 1619 Project' comes to TV with Oprah-produced docuseries

"The 1619 Project," which began as a New York Times essay series about the impact of slavery on United States history and became a lightning rod for intense political divisions, will launch a new television docuseries produced by Oprah Winfrey this Thursday.

'Brazil is back,' Lula hails at Latin America leaders summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared Tuesday that his country is "back in the region" after joining more than a dozen other Latin American leaders at a summit in Buenos Aires.

US sues Google over dominance of online ad market

The US Justice Department sued Google on Tuesday for its dominance of the online advertising market, launching a fresh legal battle against the California-based tech giant.

Peru's president calls for 'truce' after weeks of unrest

Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of unrest that has left at least 46 people dead as protesters press for her resignation and fresh elections.

Classified documents found in ex-VP Pence's home

Former US vice president Mike Pence revealed Tuesday he had uncovered documents marked as classified at his home, the latest twist in a mushrooming scandal over politicians' handling of the nation's most sensitive secrets.

Outstanding Olmo sees Leipzig go second with win at Schalke

RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo scored one goal and assisted three more as RB Leipzig moved into outright second on Tuesday after a 6-1 thrashing of struggling Schalke.

Walmart lifts wages at US stores again amid tight labor market

Walmart announced Tuesday it will again raise pay for hourly staff, an indication of persistent tightness in the labor market for front-line employees despite layoffs in the tech sector.

Peru president calls for 'truce' after weeks of unrest

Peru President Dina Boluarte on Tuesday called for a "national truce" as thousands of protesters continue to call for her resignation and fresh elections.

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Brazil 'is back' hails Lula at Latin American leaders summit