Scott Barrett says All Blacks not ‘disrespected’ by France

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett said Friday his team does not feel disrespected by their French opponents, who named eight...

Miscellaneous

North Korean detained after crossing land border: Seoul military

by AFP

A North Korean who crossed the heavily fortified land border into the South has been detained and taken into custody,...

Syria's interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa delivers a speech

Regional

The new national emblem of the Syrian Republic

by AFP

Syria's interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa delivers a speech during the unveiling of the country's new national emblem depicting an eagle...

Miscellaneous

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor, dies at 67

by AFP

US actor Michael Madsen -- best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill...

Breaking News

Netanyahu vows at stricken kibbutz to bring hostages home

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday visited the community that saw the most hostages seized in Hamas militants' 2023 attacks,...

Sports

Swiatek survives scare to reach Wimbledon third round

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Iga Swiatek survived a Wimbledon scare as the five-time Grand Slam champion fought back for a 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 win...

Miscellaneous

‘Violent’ attack wounds four on German high-speed train

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Four people were wounded on a high-speed train in southern Germany on Thursday when a fellow passenger attacked them with...

Regional

What do we know about the latest push for a Gaza truce?

by AFP

US President Donald Trump this week urged the Palestinian militant group Hamas to seize the opportunity for a 60-day truce...

Breaking News

Putin told Trump Iran, Mideast conflicts should be solved diplomatically: Kremlin

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin stressed in a call with US President Donald Trump that the Iran conflicts and others in...

International

6 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia’s Bali

by AFP