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French travel disruption expected to last for days

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Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.

South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics

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South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach.

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Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes

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An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.

She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage

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Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.

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Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming?

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An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?

Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a moment

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Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.

'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors

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Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.

My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead

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Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus

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A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.

How 'El Mayo' Zambada was arrested in the US after 35 years

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The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.

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Celine Dion makes stirring comeback at Olympics

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It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.

Olympics opening ceremony wows rain-soaked Paris crowds

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The 2024 Olympics opens with teams parading along the River Seine in boats and performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.

Friday, Jul 26

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Trump running mate defends 'childless cat ladies' comment

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Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

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A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

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Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

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Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail?

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France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame.

Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns

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The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.

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EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab

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It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects.

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French rail sabotage causes chaos as Paris Olympics open

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There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.

SA mass killer dies as victims still demand justice

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The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.

Bangladesh police detain protest leaders at hospital

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They were being treated for injuries they say were sustained after police tortured them in detention.

'Boneless' chicken wings can have bones, US court rules

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The ruling ends a lawsuit filed by a man who fell ill after swallowing a piece of bone from his boneless order.

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Rain and cooler weather bring relief from Jasper fire

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Fire crews are taking advantage of the pause from hot and dry conditions to battle the still out-of-control blaze.

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Wax museum removes Sinéad O'Connor figure

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The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.

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Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer

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A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

'El Mayo' Zambada and El Chapo's son: Who are the drug lords held in US?

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Ismael Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López are two of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.

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S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

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The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

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Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sank ship

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Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

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Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the "strength that this critical moment demands".