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'Massive attack' cuts power in Ukrainian capital

'Massive attack' cuts power in Ukrainian capital

The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia pummeled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies.

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Dodgers win thriller to advance after Phillies blunder

Dodgers win thriller to advance after Phillies blunder

The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a thrilling 2-1 walkfoff victory in extra innings to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies from the Major League Baseball playoffs on Thursday and stay on course for back-to-back World Series crowns.

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Israel government approves Gaza hostage release deal

Israel government approves Gaza hostage release deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday that the government had "approved the framework" of a hostage release deal with Hamas, as both sides edged closer to ending more than two years of hostilities in Gaza.

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Venezuela ask for UN Security Council meet over US 'threats'

Venezuela ask for UN Security Council meet over US 'threats'

Venezuela on Thursday asked the UN Security Council to hold emergency talks over what it said were "mounting threats" from the United States, which has sent warships to the Caribbean to fight drug trafficking.

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Fear and fury at ICE facility protest near Chicago

Fear and fury at ICE facility protest near Chicago

The language was foul, the rage abundant: Thursday's scene outside an ICE facility near Chicago reflected the anguish gripping some Americans as their government unfurls its crackdown on immigrants.

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Morocco youth ask for king's ear at fresh protests

Morocco youth ask for king's ear at fresh protests

Young Moroccan protesters took to the streets again to demand reforms and a change of government on Thursday, the eve of a keenly anticipated annual speech by King Mohammed VI.

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Comeback studio Warner takes 'victory lap' amid takeover rumors

Comeback studio Warner takes 'victory lap' amid takeover rumors

In just six months, Warner Bros has gone from ailing Hollywood giant reportedly mulling a leadership change to the industry's hottest studio -- and the rumored target of a $70 billion takeover bid.

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Death of 'sweet king': AI chatbots linked to teen tragedy

Death of 'sweet king': AI chatbots linked to teen tragedy

A chatbot from one of Silicon Valley's hottest AI startups called a 14-year-old "sweet king" and pleaded with him to "come home" in passionate exchanges that would be the teen's last communications before he took his own life.

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Arc de Trump? New monument model sits on US president's desk

Arc de Trump? New monument model sits on US president's desk

US President Donald Trump is no stranger to ambitious construction projects but could he be eyeing one of his biggest yet?

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Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas

Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas

Sam Kerr is poised to return to international football following a lengthy injury layoff after she was named Friday in Australia's squad to take on Wales and England.

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