Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.
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New Delhi hotel blaze kills 21, including foreigners
A fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday and killed at least 21 people, many of them foreign nationals, police and local media said.
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Bayeux Tapestry to be moved in secret to British Museum: minister
France's medieval Bayeux Tapestry will be moved to Britain in secret in a shock proof container so that it can be displayed in London this year, the culture minister said Wednesday.
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Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for news
Tech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently opposed to the draft laws.
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NZ football star meets influencer behind viral fame
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne became his country's second most popular sporting account on Instagram on Thursday as he gifted the influencer who boosted his popularity with a playing shirt.
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'Thank you, Football' - quarterback Russell Wilson confirms move to broadcasting
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson offered a heartfelt "Thank you" to football on Wednesday in a social media video confirming his move from the NFL field to the broadcast booth.
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Meta lashes Australia bid to make tech giants pay for news
Tech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently opposed to the draft laws.
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NASA ends mission after loss of Mars probe
NASA said Wednesday it will end its mission to study the atmosphere and evolution of Mars after its probe went silent for six months.
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SpaceX aims to raise record $75 bn in stock market debut
SpaceX, the rocket and satellite company led by US billionaire Elon Musk, aims to raise approximately $75 billion in a record initial public offering, the company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion.
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Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm up
Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America.
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