France ready for Olympics despite ‘challenge’: Macron
NOUMEA, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - France will "for sure" be ready to host the 2024 Olympic Games despite the…
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Japan on brink of Women’s World Cup last 16 after Costa Rica stroll
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - Japan all but booked their place in the Women's World Cup last…
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One dead as typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines
By Cecil MORELLA Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A powerful storm pounded the northern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at…
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One dead, several injured in ship fire off Netherlands: coastguard
THE HAGUE, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - Helicopters and a boat evacuated 23 crew members from a car carrier ship…
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Philippines ready for ‘monumental’ last-16 bid at Women’s World Cup
WELLINGTON, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic said the Women's World Cup debutants faced a "monumental"…
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Microsoft, Google beat earnings expectations amid AI frenzy
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - Tech titans Google and Microsoft announced better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday as the frenzy…
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Japan sees record drop in population
TOKYO, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's population fell by a record in 2022, government data showed Wednesday, as the…
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North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation ‘warm welcome’
SEOUL, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media…
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51 pilot whales dead after beaching in Western Australia
SYDNEY, July 26, 2023 (AFP) - More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach…
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Typhoon Doksuri batters northern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A powerful storm hit the northern Philippines on Wednesday, toppling trees, knocking out power and dumping…
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