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Taylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet
Celebrities posed for the cameras ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
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Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.
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Transfer windows & drones among ideas to boost cycling
A new report from cycling's world governing body proposes a series of changes to boost the sport - and improve safety.
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Argentina's poverty rate climbs to nearly one in three under Milei
Argentina’s poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026 from 28.2% in the previous six months, official data showed on Thursday, as incomes lagged rising prices. Extreme poverty climbed to 7.5% from 6.3%. Among children aged 14 and under, 44.5% were poor.
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Three-way battle for power in world chess: Who will be elected FIDE president in Samarkand?
The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions.
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Hope and scepticism among youth as Morocco goes to the polls
With just a day to go before legislative elections on September 23, young Moroccans are torn between hope and scepticism ahead of the crucial vote. Nearly 16 million Moroccans are set to elect their representatives to the National Assembly in the country’s first legislative elections since the Gen Z protests which swept through Morocco almost a year ago.
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Hawkins among five World Cup winners in England squad
Rob Hawkins is among five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners who will attempt to help England defend the trophy in Australia this autumn.
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Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Eldest son of Munir al-Bursh, director general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, was struck by a drone outside tent in Jabalia.
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