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Russia says oil spill 'critical' as Crimea declares emergency 28 Dec 2024 - 02:43 pm
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First war-time aid convoy reaches besieged south Khartoum 28 Dec 2024 - 02:28 pm
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US homelessness hits new record in 2024: report 28 Dec 2024 - 02:14 pm
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Bird flu mutated inside US patient, raising concern 28 Dec 2024 - 02:11 pm
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Germany says latest undersea cable cut a 'wake-up call' 28 Dec 2024 - 01:58 pm
A photo taken on December 28, 2024 off Porkkalanniemi, Kirkkonummi, in the Gulf of Finland, shows oil tanker Eagle S (R), which flies under the flag of the Cook Islands, next to Finnish border guard ship Uisko (back C) and tugboat Ukko (front L). (Photo by Jussi Nukari / Lehtikuva / AFP)
Surgery for French skier Sarrazin 'went well': federation 28 Dec 2024 - 01:56 pm
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin during a training session before crashing ahead of the Men's downhill race of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup event, in Bormio on December 27, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Fog hampers UK air travel 28 Dec 2024 - 01:16 pm
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New mum Bencic wins first tour-level match since 2023 US Open 28 Dec 2024 - 12:42 pm
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic hits a return to France's Chloe Paquet during their women's singles match at the United Cup tennis tournament on Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney on December 28, 2024. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)
Cultural hubs Katara, Souq Waqif Art Center champion environmental awareness with sustainability initiatives 28 Dec 2024 - 12:31 pm
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Ministry of Public Health urges precaution against viral respiratory infections during winter 28 Dec 2024 - 11:45 am
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Move over Mercedes: Chinese cars grab Mexican market share 28 Dec 2024 - 11:14 am
Detail of a Chinese-made Changan car at a dealership in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico, on December 7, 2024. (Photo by Alfredo Estrella / AFP)
Reddy's defiant maiden ton claws India back into 4th Australia Test 28 Dec 2024 - 10:35 am
India's Virat Kohli (L) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (R) celebrate the wicket of Australia's Pat Cummins on the second day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 27, 2024. (Photo by Martin Keep / AFP)
Ronaldo slams 'unfair' Ballon d'Or result after Vinicius snub 28 Dec 2024 - 09:53 am
Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior arrives for the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai on December 27, 2024. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)
Sabalenka enjoying 'chilled' rivalry with Swiatek 28 Dec 2024 - 09:34 am
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka poses during a media conference ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament at Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane on December 24, 2024. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Political turmoil shakes South Korea's economy 28 Dec 2024 - 09:10 am
South Korea's Finance Minister and new acting president Choi Sang-mok speaks as he presides over a meeting of the National Security Council at the Government Complex in Seoul on December 27, 2024. (Photo by YONHAP / AFP)
Last major health facility in north Gaza 'out of service', WHO says 28 Dec 2024 - 08:36 am
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Indian state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh 28 Dec 2024 - 08:27 am
The Indian national flag flies half-mast at the Parliament to mourn the death of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as it rains in New Delhi on December 27, 2024. (Photo by Arun Sankar / AFP)
Qatar’s Haidan, Al Naemi shine on opening day of Al Shaqab International Showjumping League 27 Dec 2024 - 11:58 pm
Hamza Al Kuwari, Corporate Services Director at Al Shaqab, awarded the riders of the Al Shaqab Champions Class 130 CM CSI1
Several wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukraine: Zelensky 27 Dec 2024 - 11:53 pm
This handout picture taken and released by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on December 26, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stands for the National anthem of Ukraine during an award ceremony in Kyiv. (Photo by Handout / Ukrainian Presidential Press Service / AFP)
Senegal closes all foreign military bases  27 Dec 2024 - 10:51 pm
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addresses lawmakers during his policy speech in the National Assembly in Dakar on December 27, 2024. (Photo by Seyllou / AFP)