Iranian court sentences two French nationals for spying
• Oct 14, 2025, 11:56 AM
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An Iranian lower court handed heavy prison sentences to two French citizens charged with spying for France and Israel, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday, a week after Paris and Tehran indicated progress in talks to release them.
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New border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan kill at least 15
• 8:44 AM
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At least 15 civilians have been killed and dozens more wounded in renewed border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Afghan officials said Wednesday. Cross-border violence has flared since Kabul was rocked last week by explosions blamed on Pakistan
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Who is Madagascar's fleeing president Andry Rajoelina?
• 8:24 AM
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Entrepreneurship, politics, and controversy, Madagascar's controversial president Andry Rajoelina, has had an unusual path to power. He is now in exile following a wave of unprecedented protests in his country. Emily Boyle takes a look back at his life a
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World Cup: Portugal must wait despite Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring record
• 8:07 AM
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A late equaliser for Hungary denied Portugal an early World Cup berth even as Cristiano Ronaldo became the top scorer in qualifiers history with 41 goals.
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French Socialists to push wealth tax after securing PM's pledge to suspend pension reform
• 7:39 AM
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France’s opposition Socialist Party said Wednesday it would push for a so-called "Zucman tax" targeting the country’s richest individuals, a day after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu agreed to suspend an unpopular pension reform in a bid to survive a lo
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Syria's Sharaa to hold talks with Putin on first visit to Russia
• 6:49 AM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday during Sharaa's first official visit to Russia, the Kremlin announced. Syria's new Islamist rulers have sought peaceful relations with Moscow despite
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NATO looks to bolster air defences in wake of Russian incursions
• 6:16 AM
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NATO defence ministers meet Wednesday in Brussels to confront growing fears that Russia is testing the alliance's resolve with escalating airspace violations and drone incursions. Ministers will also seek to bolster Ukraine's efforts to counter Russian a
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Gaza live: Israel says one of four bodies returned by Hamas is not that of a hostage
• 5:00 AM
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The Israeli military said Wednesday that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostages who was held in Gaza, adding to tensions over a fragile ceasefire. Israel had earlier said i
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Trump warns US aid to Argentina will end if ally Milei loses key elections
• 1:59 AM
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US President Donald Trump has warned his embattled ally Javier Milei that the United States' $20 billion lifeline to Argentina could be cut if he fails to win in upcoming midterm elections, telling reporters: "If (Milei) wins we are staying with him, and
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Major media outlets reject restrictive Pentagon reporting rules
• 12:19 AM
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At least 30 news organisations including The New York Times, AP and Fox News declined on Tuesday to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world's most powerful military.
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