French far right rejects compromise deal to save PM Bayrou's government

• 9:52 AM

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France's far-right National Rally party on Thursday said it would not be making a deal with embattled Prime Minister François Bayrou to prop up his government. Bayrou called for a confidence vote in his own government for September 8 despite strong signa

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Argentina's Milei pelted with stones while campaigning amid corruption scandal

• 9:40 AM

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Argentine President Javier Milei was pelted with stones by protesters near Buenos Aires on Wednesday while campaigning amid a corruption scandal, AFP reported. His motorcade was attacked but Milei was unhurt and swiftly evacuated by security, presidentia

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Community grieves after two children shot dead in a Church in Minnesota

• 9:38 AM

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A shooter opened fire through the windows of a church in Minneapolis on Wednesday, tragically killing two children. Fourteen other children and three elderly parishioners were also injured during the first week of classes at Annunciation Catholic School.

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Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland ‘influence’ attempts

• 9:36 AM

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Denmark has summoned the US chargé d’affaires for talks following intelligence reports that American citizens have been involved in covert influence operations in Greenland, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The move came after Denmark’s natio

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The Argentine hunt for a painting stolen by the Nazis 80 years ago

• 9:33 AM

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Argentine police are investigating a painting stolen by the Nazis over 80 years ago after it was spotted in a photo on a real estate agent’s for-sale notice, though efforts to recover the masterpiece have so far been unsuccessful. The investigation is be

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UN Security Council affirms Gaza famine is manmade

• 9:31 AM

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United Nations officials and aid agencies have warned that famine in Gaza is no longer a looming threat but a present reality, with children increasingly dying of hunger as Israel’s ongoing siege and bombardment continue to obstruct vital humanitarian ai

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Israeli troops have described the evacuation as inevitable as they advance towards Gaza City

• 9:29 AM

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Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted after a double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital that kille

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Nvidia results show sustained AI boom, but China woes persist

• 9:16 AM

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US AI chipmaker Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, posted record $46 billion sales in the latest quarter, showing strong demand from clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta. However, the company's lack of shipments of chips to C

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Germany to boost military with new voluntary service bill

• 8:55 AM

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Amid rising concerns over the threat from Russia and in response to new NATO obligations, the German government is aiming to reverse the Bundeswehr’s long-standing recruitment shortfall. On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved an ambitious plan to expand the

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Russia strikes the heart of Ukraine: At least 12 killed in mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv

• 8:48 AM

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A “massive” Russian assault on Kyiv early Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people and left dozens more injured, according to Ukrainian officials. Powerful explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital during the night, illuminating the sky and se

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Massive Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

• 8:42 AM

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A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Powerful explosions shook the Ukrainian capital overnight, lighting up the sky and leaving a column of smoke as emergency cre

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'They had no time to take shelter': At least 12 people killed by Russian strikes on Kyiv

• 8:03 AM

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FRANCE 24's Kyiv correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital, where Russian missiles hammered seven districts across the city. The strikes killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens more, local authorities said.

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PSG keen to defend their crown as Europe awaits Champions League draw

• 6:34 AM

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Europe is holding its breath ahead of the Champions League draw Thursday, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain eager to make history by becoming the second team after Real Madrid to retain their trophy. 

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US Open: Djokovic and Fritz fight back to win

• 5:40 AM

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The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic appeared subdued in the early stages of his US Open match before powering through to a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-3 6-1 win against qualifier Zachary Svajda. Meanwhile, fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz lost his first set aga

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Deadly Russian strikes pound Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight

• 3:44 AM

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A “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv early Thursday killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian authorities said. Powerful explosions shook the Ukrainian capital overnight, lighting up the sky and leaving a column of smoke as emergency cre

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White House fires US health agency chief after vaccine standoff

• 3:43 AM

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Health scientist and longtime civil servant Susan Monarez was fired from her short-lived role as head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the White House confirmed Wednesday. Monarez said she had refused to sign off on what she de

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Gaza: Donald Trump holds post-war Gaza policy meeting with Blair and Kushner

• 2:28 AM

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Israeli and US officials met in Washington on Wednesday to discuss post-war Gaza, as Israel’s military warned that evacuation of Gaza City was “inevitable” ahead of a new offensive. Anger mounted over a double strike on Nasser Hospital that killed 22, in

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Teen shooter of slain Colombian presidential hopeful sentenced to 7 years

• 2:24 AM

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A 15-year-old who shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe during a June campaign event in Bogota, leading to Uribe’s death in August, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in juvenile detention, prosecutors said. The teenager will remain in a

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Iran says IAEA inspectors’ return does not indicate full nuclear cooperation

• 1:45 AM

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Iran said Wednesday that the return of IAEA did not mark a full resumption of cooperation, which it halted in June after Israeli and US attacks. Inspectors began work at Bushehr nuclear site in southwestern Iran, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said, the first

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