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'Many people' feared trapped in mall after big Japan quake

'Only job I wanted': France turn to Zidane as coach

France evacuates thousands as Spain PM says tide turning in wildfire fight

Anglican Church leader visits slave trade project on Africa tour

Boeing reports loss on Air Force One but sees progress in turnaround

Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City

First image taken of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star

Pedro bags three, Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers

Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery

In Rome, one man's crusade against graffiti

Pedro bags three as Alonso starts Chelsea reign with 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers

Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm

As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and delight suddenly pierce the air.

Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government.

ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow

Foreign ministers from fuel-stressed Southeast Asia will call for freedom of navigation in international straits when they wrap a week of meetings largely overshadowed by the US-Iran war, according to a draft communique seen by AFP.

Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate

The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organization in deep crisis.

AI catches up with humans to score 100% at top maths contest

A perfect result at the world's most prestigious mathematics contest used to be the preserve of a handful of bright young minds each year, but for the first time, artificial intelligence has also scored full marks.

Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return

Comic book fans will return to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with many convention-goers buzzing about this year's return of Marvel.

South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe: investigators

South Korean investigators raided the election commission on Thursday over indications its officials falsified vote turnout figures in June local elections, a spokesman told AFP.

Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez

Dutch corner is known for being the biggest and craziest party in cycling.

Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.

Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran

A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, Riyadh's state media said Thursday, signalling a potential new front in the US-Iran conflict.

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