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North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP

May 17 2026

Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second

May 17 2026

Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' beat sweeps Eurovision Song Contest

May 17 2026

Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension

AFP - 7h ago

Decision time at full-throttle Eurovision final

AFP - 2h ago

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80

AFP - 6h ago

Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo

AFP - 11h ago

Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown

AFP - 11h ago

Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final

AFP - 2h ago

Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea

AFP - 14h ago

Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike

AFP - 16h ago

Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final

AFP - 4h ago

Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final

AFP - 3h ago

Nicolas Maduro, locked in US prison, fades from Venezuelan life

AFP - 21m ago

UK police brace far-right rally and counter demonstration

AFP - 1h ago

Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader

AFP - 20h ago

War in Middle East: latest developments

AFP - 2h ago

Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final

AFP - 4h ago

Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip

AFP - 22h ago

Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites

AFP - 1h ago

Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention

AFP - May 16 2026

Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

May 15 2026

Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

May 15 2026

Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears

May 15 2026

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case

May 15 2026

New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda

May 15 2026

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict

May 15 2026

Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

May 15 2026

Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines

May 15 2026

Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after attack on Kyiv kills 24

May 15 2026

Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problem

May 15 2026

New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo

May 15 2026

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi, but details scarce

May 15 2026

Kyiv in mourning after 24 killed as Ukraine, Russia swap POWs

May 15 2026

Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine's bet on drone swarms

May 15 2026

Russia, Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each

May 15 2026

Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur identified in Thailand

May 15 2026

Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi

May 15 2026

Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes

May 15 2026

War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans

May 15 2026

Arsenal scent Premier League glory

May 15 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes

May 15 2026

CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil

May 15 2026

Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit

May 15 2026

Can World Cup fuel North America's soccer boom?

May 15 2026

Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine's bet on swarm drones

May 15 2026

Man City battle 'fatigue' ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea

May 15 2026

Romanian metal, Aussie star through to Eurovision final

May 15 2026

Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march

May 15 2026

Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup

May 15 2026

US Supreme Court maintains mail access to abortion pill for now

May 15 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 21 and denting peace hopes

May 15 2026

US brokers between Israel, Lebanon and says progress with China

May 14 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 16 and denting peace hopes

May 14 2026

Dior nods to Hollywood's Golden Age with Cruise collection

May 14 2026

Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit

May 14 2026

Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer

May 14 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 and denting peace hopes

May 14 2026

US senators vote to withhold own pay in government shutdowns

May 14 2026

UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to Starmer

May 14 2026

Princess Catherine wraps up Italy visit with pasta class

May 14 2026

Lebanon, Israel hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end

May 14 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing seven and denting peace hopes

May 14 2026

Germany's Merz calls for more investment, less subsidies in EU budget

May 14 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing five and denting peace hopes

May 14 2026

Stars flying into Cannes in private jets 'obscene', say ex-pilots

May 14 2026

UK PM in peril as potential successors jockey for position

May 14 2026

Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end

May 14 2026

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing three and denting peace hopes

May 14 2026

British PM battles to stay in power amid rebellion

May 14 2026

Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots

May 14 2026

Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31

May 14 2026

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show

May 14 2026

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

May 14 2026

Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to 'conflict' as US-China summit starts

May 14 2026

A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists

May 14 2026

'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South

May 14 2026

Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks with Xi begin

May 14 2026

'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon

May 14 2026

Trump and Xi meet for high-stakes talks in Beijing

May 14 2026

Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea

May 14 2026

Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis

May 14 2026

Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal

May 14 2026

France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown

May 14 2026

Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team

May 14 2026

Berlin launches scheme to swap trash for treats

May 14 2026

Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing

May 13 2026

Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault

May 13 2026

Ex-Nicaragua guerrilla believes Ortega-Murillo days numbered

May 13 2026

US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse

May 13 2026

Gunshots at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out

May 13 2026

Strong US economy's resilience to shocks tested by Iran war

May 13 2026

Starmer clings on as leadership talk overshadows king's speech

May 13 2026

One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel

May 13 2026

Warsh set to take over a divided Fed facing Trump assaults

May 13 2026

Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi

May 13 2026

King Charles lays out Starmer's agenda as PM fights for survival

May 13 2026

Besieged Starmer seeks to heal Labour divisions in King's Speech

May 13 2026

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit

May 13 2026

'Short of blue-collar workers': Ukraine's battle for labour

May 13 2026

'Don't understand it, but it looks fun': cricket bowls Japan over

May 13 2026

Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations

May 13 2026

Asian stocks fall on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks

May 13 2026

'Not my son's fault': The women bearing the children of Sudan's war rapes

May 13 2026

Rubio, with new Chinese name, heads to Beijing despite sanctions

May 13 2026

Trump heads to China for superpower summit

May 13 2026

'I applied to be pope': Losing grip on reality while using ChatGPT

May 13 2026