Gulf Air orders 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

US aviation giant Boeing on Thursday signed a contract valued at $7 billion to sell 12 787 Dreamliners, with options for six more, to Gulf Air.

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'Wonder Woman' star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war

Organisers pushed ahead with the Jerusalem film festival on Thursday despite regional conflicts, with a special appearance by Israeli "Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot.

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Junta-run Burkina Faso to scrap election commission

Junta-run Burkina Faso has decided to scrap its national election commission, arguing it is a costly body that is prone to "foreign influences".

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Man Utd agree deal to sign Brentford winger Mbeumo

Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million

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Europeans tell Iran will reimpose sanctions if no progress on nuclear deal

The diplomats, from Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of "their determination to use the 'snapback' mechanism.

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Donald Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling and hand bruising

Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday, following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs.

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Trump threatens to sue WSJ, Murdoch over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein

US President Donald Trump threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal and owner Rupert Murdoch Thursday over a story about an alleged off-color letter he wrote to Jeffrey Epstein.

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One billion Africans being harmed by cooking pollution

One billion Africans have to cook on open fires or with fuel that is hazardous to their health and the environment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

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South Korea to end private adoptions after landmark probe Seoul.

South Korea is set to overhaul its adoption system on Saturday by ending the decades-old practice of outsourcing adoptions to private agencies

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England reach Euro 2025 semis after shootout win over Sweden.

England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 in a chaotic penalty shoot-out to continue their title defence.

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China mulls economy-boosting measures to counter 'severe situation'.

China has a "plentiful" toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said on Friday as he admitted it faced a "very severe and complex situation".

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Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faith

Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at least 11 monks in violation of their vows of celibacy, before blackmailing them with thousands of secretly taken photos of their trysts.

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Russia hands Ukraine bodies of 1,000 soldiers

Russia gave Ukraine the bodies of 1,000 soldiers on Thursday as part of an agreement reached at peace talks last month, officials said.

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 500 jobs as Trump tariffs bite

Jaguar's sales were impacted also by a planned phase-out of its legacy vehicles in the UK, as the company prepared to launch electric models.

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Pope Leo to visit Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary

Pope Leo XIV hopes to visit Turkey in the coming months for a Christian religious commemoration, in what could be his first overseas trip as pontiff.

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Marathoner Chepngetich suspended for doping suspicions

Chepngetich finished the Chicago Marathon in two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds.

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No ceiling for Yamal as he follows Messi's footsteps

Despite his age, Yamal has made over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 25 goals, and winning two La Liga titles since his debut at 15 in 2023.

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UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections

British government plans to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections, a landmark change giving the UK one of the lowest voting ages worldwide.

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French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in West Africa

France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa.

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54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in Pakistan

Around 180 people have been killed, including 70 children, and about 500 injured since the start of the monsoon on June 26, according to the disaster agency.

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Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60

A fire tore through a newly opened shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 61 people.

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Ruto accused of dictatorship as police violence on protestors escalates

When President William Ruto took office in 2022, he pledged to end police brutality. Three years on, he has instructed officers to shoot violent protesters "in the leg".

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Three Kenya soldiers killed in roadside blast: army

Three Kenyan soldiers killed, several injured when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device in eastern Lamu county near the border with Somalia.

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US deports 5 migrants from Asian, Caribbean nations to Eswatini

US deports five migrants convicted of violent crimes including child rape and murder to Eswatini after rejection by their home countries; deportees are Asian and Caribbean.

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Three killed in Bangladesh after clashes in Hasina's hometown

At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Wednesday after clashes broke out between police and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, authorities said.

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Nigerian garrison town offers haven for people fleeing jihadists

Monguno has become a refuge for the people of Borno thanks to the presence of the Multinational Joint Task Force, which groups troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin.

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Former Nigerian president Buhari buried at family compound

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari was buried at his home in northwestern Katsina state on Tuesday, with multiple heads of state in attendance, guarded by a heavy security detail.

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Thai ex-PM Thaksin appears on stand in royal defamation case

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra testified in court on Wednesday, seeking to defend himself against royal defamation charges in a watershed case for his faltering political dynasty.

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'Epstein files' explained: Why Trump is under pressure

A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his base.

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Death toll from southern Syria violence rises to 248: monitor

At least 248 people have been killed in southern Syria's Sweida province following days of clashes that triggered the deployment of government forces, a war monitor said on Wednesday.

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Khamenei says Israel war meant to 'overthrow system' in Iran

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Israel's attacks during last month's 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic republic's system and spark unrest to topple it.

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Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage as Pogacar survives scare

Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar emerged largely unscathed despite crashing 4km from the line.

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Trump slams 'stupid' Republicans as Epstein row grows

After days of struggling to brush off what he now claims is a Democratic hoax, Trump took his most combative tone yet to try and shut down the issue.

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'World's oldest marathon runner' dies aged 114 in road accident

Singh, an Indian-born British national, nicknamed the "Turbaned Tornado", died after being hit by a vehicle in Punjab state's Jalandhar district on Monday.

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Two men who chopped down iconic UK tree to be sentenced

They were convicted on two counts of criminal damage: to the sycamore and to the Roman wall, which was damaged when the tree fell on it.

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Tech giants scramble to meet AI's looming energy crisis

Many data centers now use AI-powered sensors to control temperature in specific zones rather than cooling entire buildings uniformly.

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China's Xi vows greater support for Russia in Lavrov meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's top diplomat on Tuesday that their countries should "strengthen mutual support", state media said.

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Trump issues 50-day ultimatum to Russia over Ukraine war

Germany, Canada, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Britain were among the buyers helping Ukraine, added the NATO chief.

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Syrian forces enter Druze city after deadly clashes

Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday, the interior ministry said, aiming to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people.

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Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal faces probe over dwarf performers at birthday party

Guests were not permitted to film at the event but a video emerged of a group of people with dwarfism heading into the party.

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