US soldier who crossed into North Korea has history of assault and detention
New details have emerged about a US soldier who crossed into North Korea on Tuesday -- but his exact whereabouts remain a mystery since the secretive country hasn't said a word about the incident.
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Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Hundreds of protesters stormed the main gates of the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Thursday in response to police in Stockholm granting permission for a demonstration were organizers are reportedly planning another burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran.
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Starbucks teams up with Blackpink, betting on the power of K-pop
Starbucks is teaming up with Blackpink, one of the world's hottest musical acts.
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At least two dead following reported shooting in Auckland
At least two people have died in central Auckland following a serious incident, which the city's mayor described as a shooting to New Zealand public broadcaster RNZ.
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Massive blasts at Russian depot in Crimea force thousands to flee
A series of explosions roared through a Russian ammunition storage facility in occupied Crimea on Wednesday, forcing thousands of residents of nearby areas to flee and prompting leaders there to redirect traffic away from a local highway.
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Putin cut deal with Wagner 'to save own skin,' MI6 chief says in rare speech
It was a rare moment when the publicly visible Kremlin matched the reality behind closed doors.
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Tunisia's president is accused of racism and dictatorship. He's now getting a billion euros from Europe
The European Union's signing of the pact is a testament to how desperate some European leaders have become to curb migration, analysts say.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino pleads with New Zealand fans 'to do the right thing' amid slowing Women's World Cup ticket sales
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pleaded with New Zealand fans on Wednesday "to do the right thing" amid slowing Women's World Cup ticket sales in the country.
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Temu and Shein lawsuits show reality of bitter fight for bargain shoppers
Temu has sued Shein in the United States, accusing its rival of violating antitrust laws by trying to monopolize suppliers and engaging in other allegedly illegal behavior.
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MI6 chief makes open plea to Russians to spy for UK
The head of Britain's foreign intelligence service used a rare speech Wednesday to issue a plea to disaffected Russians to spy for the UK.
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Injured Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema predicts more ACL injuries at Women's World Cup
Vivianne Miedema will be a notable absentee from the Women's World Cup which starts on Thursday, with the Netherlands star -- widely regarded as one of the sport's best players -- missing the four-week tournament after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in December.
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Women's World Cup: Hosts New Zealand and Australia kick off 2023's summer of football
The 2023 Women's World Cup finally gets underway on Thursday with the two host nations kicking off the tournament and the summer of footballing festivities.
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