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Lebanon fears Israeli strikes if Iran situation escalates

Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union

World-class Brook played 'the best innings of his life' - Afridi

US appeals WTO ruling in dispute by China over clean energy subsidies

Guadalajara: World Cup host city rocked by narco violence

Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cup semi-finals

Germany's Merz heads to China for talks centred on trade

Briiliant Brook 100 puts England into T20 World Cups semi-finals

Warner Bros. 'reviewing' new takeover bid from Paramount

US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief

Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing

UK govt says will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew

Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal widened with the arrest of a veteran UK politician.

Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match

A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a match in Istanbul this week -- reviving the bird.

How AFP has used data analysis to cover the Ukraine war

Since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine exactly four years ago, AFP has used open-source data and satellite imagery to support reporting by its teams on the ground.

Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs

The US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, called France's foreign minister Tuesday and pledged not to "interfere" in the host country's affairs, a diplomatic source said, after a fallout over Washington's remarks following the killing of a far-right activist.

Post-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicals

Belgians living near a 3M plant called for justice Tuesday at the opening of a trial against the US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape over pollution from so-called forever chemicals.

Iran says students must respect 'red lines' after protests

Iran offered a muted warning on Tuesday for students who staged anti-government rallies, with the country's leaders under pressure after a recent mass protest movement and threats of US military action over its nuclear programme.

Italian biathlete Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympic withdrawal

Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has undergone heart surgery and must rest for two weeks after dropping out when leading the mass start race at the Winter Olympics, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) announced on Tuesday.

Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war

Inside the dusty shell of one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, a group of Gazan volunteers work diligently to salvage what remains of their ancient cultural heritage.

Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9

Spinner Liam Dawson took three wickets as England restricted Pakistan to 164-9 in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on Tuesday after Sahibzada Farhan made 63.