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Democrats, Trump hold final rallies before midterm elections

African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages

Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers

Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL

ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire

India's royals find new power in their past

Years on from fall of IS, French jihadists face justice in Iraq

Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Russian drone attack kills seven in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv

A Russian drone attack on a petrol station in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv on Saturday killed seven people, including three children, and destroyed nearly half a street, local authorities said.

Indonesians pack out stadiums for final election rallies

Around 100,000 people filled a Jakarta stadium Saturday for a huge rally in support of Indonesian presidential election front runner Prabowo Subianto, just days ahead of one of the world's biggest one-day votes.

Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza war

Israel's army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare.

Researchers start to find clues on the trail of long Covid

Tens of millions of people across the world are thought to suffer from long Covid, but four years after the pandemic was declared this elusive condition still cannot be tested for -- let alone treated.

Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll

Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule.

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes

An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup.

Football: Five players who made a name for themselves at Asian Cup

Jordan and hosts and holders Qatar will contest the final of the Asian Cup on Saturday.

Six-year-old Gaza girl found dead, family says, blaming Israel

A six-year-old Palestinian girl who went missing after the family's car came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza was found dead Saturday, the health ministry and her relatives said, accusing Israel of killing her.

Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show

Sports bosses in China have cancelled two friendly matches featuring world champions Argentina, after their star man Lionel Messi failed to turn out for his club in a Hong Kong exhibition match.

Spain cinema faces #MeToo moment at Goya awards

Spain's glittering Goya film awards ceremony, which takes place Saturday, looks set to be overshadowed by allegations of sexual assault directed at an independent Spanish filmmaker.

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