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UK says first migrants held under return deal with France

France seeks to 'stabilise' wildfire raging in the south

Ukraine's funeral workers bearing the burden of war

India exporters say 50% Trump levy a 'severe setback'

Germany factory output lowest since pandemic in 2020

Thailand and Cambodia agree to extend peace pact

Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc

Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days', venue set: Kremlin

Frankfurt sign Japan winger Doan until 2030

Swiss reel from 'horror scenario' after US tariff blow

Apple to hike investment in US to $600 bn over four years

Seven-Day Sanctions Showdown

Trump vs. EU: A good deal?

Zelenskyy anti-graft gamble

Why China props up Putin

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Japan's financial precipice

Iraq vs. Iran – The end?

France's debt is growing

Thousands of young Catholics converge for grand Pope Leo vigil

Thousands of young Catholics began assembling Saturday for an evening prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage and a key event in the Jubilee holy year that is expected to draw up to a million people.

SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with International Space Station

An international team of four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked Saturday with the orbiting International Space Station (ISS).

New push to reach plastic pollution pact

Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard.

US do talking in pool after Phelps, Lochte slam worlds performance

The United States preferred to do their talking in the pool on Saturday after Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps took a swipe at the team's performance at the world championships in Singapore.

Up to a million young Catholics expected for grand Pope Leo vigil

Up to a million young Catholic believers are expected Saturday for a night-time vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage, a key event in the Jubilee holy year.

New push to reach plastic polution pact

Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening Tuesday in Geneva but they face deep divisions over how to tackle the health and ecological hazard.

Second seed Fritz ends Canadian hopes at ATP Toronto Masters

Taylor Fritz ended Canadian hopes at the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday as he crushed Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round.

Japan sweats through hottest July on record

Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further "severe heat" in the month ahead.

Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek blaze to 100m titles at US trials

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on Friday, punching their tickets to Tokyo's World Championships in blistering fashion.