China holds military drills around Taiwan as 'punishment'
China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for the island's "separatist acts".
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UK parties sharpen knives as general election looms
UK political parties began jostling for position on Thursday, setting out their electoral battle plans after embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for July 4.
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At mercy of cartels, thousands of Mexicans seek refuge in US
Thousands of Mexicans are fleeing their homes to seek asylum in the United States, fearing their children might be kidnapped by ultra-violent drug cartels to become hitmen or sex slaves.
Read moreFrance's Macron vows to restore calm in riot-hit New Caledonia
President Emmanuel Macron landed in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Thursday, vowing to restore calm "as quickly as possible" after separatist unrest that has left six people dead and hundreds injured.
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Kewell warns Yokohama must 'suffer' to win Asian Champions League
Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos will "have to suffer" to win the Asian Champions League despite taking a one-goal lead into Saturday's second leg of the final at Hernan Crespo's Al Ain.
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Postecoglou looks to bulk up Spurs attack ahead of next season
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to beef up his attack ahead of the new Premier League season, with his first priority a decision on whether to make Timo Werner's loan move permanent.
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Ecuador declares state of emergency in 7 provinces
Ecuador declared a state of emergency in nearly a third of its provinces Wednesday after a surge in violence amid the government's ongoing "war" on drug gangs.
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Record-chasing Verstappen seeks qualified success at Monaco
A week after winning by less than a second at Imola, Max Verstappen will be keener than ever to extend his record-equalling run of eight pole positions at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Colombia declares 'protected archeological area' around treasure-laden shipwreck
Colombia on Wednesday declared a "protected archeological area" around the spot where a Spanish galleon sank off its Caribbean coast more than three centuries ago laden with gold, silver and emeralds.
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News Corp makes deal to let OpenAI use its content
News Corp on Wednesday announced a deal to let ChatGPT-maker OpenAI use content from its publications in artificial intelligence products.
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