South Africa court clears way for Zuma's arms graft trial
A South African court ruled Thursday that a long-running arms deal corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French defence giant Thales can proceed, rejecting bids to delay the trial.
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Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo
A US-brokered peace deal in the DR Congo is more focused on plundering the country's resources than offering security, Nobel Peace Prize-winning Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege has told AFP.
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UK economy resilient as Mideast war, political risks loom
Britain's economy expanded in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, offering a boost to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the Mideast crisis and political turmoil cloud the outlook.
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing three and denting peace hopes
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least three people, further shredding hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.
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Subdued Trump left waiting for 'big hug' from Xi
Donald Trump paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the Chinese capital on Thursday, but the US president had a face like thunder.
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Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will remain as Liverpool boss
Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future as Liverpool manager on Thursday, despite a disappointing campaign, with the Dutchman already involved in planning for next season.
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British PM battles to stay in power amid rebellion
Pressure mounted on Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday when his former deputy Angela Rayner emerged as a potential challenger in a frenzied battle for the leadership.
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Ex-Philippine drug war enforcer flees Senate refuge
The chief enforcer of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war has fled the Senate, where he had sought refuge this week to escape arrest for crimes against humanity, the chamber's president said on Thursday.
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U2 surprise fans in Mexico City to shoot music video
Irish legends U2 stunned locals and tourists in Mexico City's historic center on Wednesday as the quartet filmed a music video for their upcoming single.
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Asia stocks uneven as investors assess high-stakes Trump-Xi talks, AI rally
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed high-stakes US-China talks and persistent inflation concerns, which tempered optimism fuelled by record highs on Wall Street.
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