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Boy among 3 dead in migrant Channel crossing accident: French authorities

Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal

Thailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar

SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026

French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case

Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties

Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan

Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

Energy markets rally after Trump rejects Iran truce offer

In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets

Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment

UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media

Britain's King Charles honors fallen US troops on last day of visit

King Charles III paid respects to fallen US troops at a military cemetery on Thursday, the final day of a state visit aimed at healing ties between Britain and the United States strained by the war in Iran.

Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final

Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday, while Mirra Andreeva booked her spot in the women's final.

Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag

Elusive street artist Banksy on Thursday confirmed he was behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue of a suited man striding into the void while holding a flag that blocks his view.

German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88

German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy in West Germany before winning global acclaim, has died aged 88.

Trump hails 'greatest king' Charles as state visit wraps up

President Donald Trump hailed Charles III as the "greatest king" at a White House farewell Thursday -- and said the United States needed more people like Britain's monarch.

Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

Mexico is seeking "irrefutable" evidence to back up the shock US drug trafficking charges against a sitting governor and other officials before proceeding with extradition requests, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday.

Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost on Thursday after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations.

Du Plessis says Dutch talent is 'secret sauce' of new Euro T20 franchise

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes local Dutch players will be the "secret sauce" for his Rotterdam franchise in a new European Twenty20 competition.

Traffic stop: Warsaw's celebrity birds on perilous urban quest

Waddling across a Warsaw expressway, a brood of wild sea ducks brought traffic to a halt as volunteers held motorists at bay -- an annual ritual to protect the bustling Polish capital's famous ducklings.

Drivers help study road-trip mystery: what became of bug splats?

Long an emblem of the summer road trip, squashed bugs on the car have become less numerous over the years, many people say -- causing concern about the health of the world's insect populations.

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