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Myanmar scam centre raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand
More than 600 people fled one of Myanmar's most notorious scam centres and crossed into Thailand, a Thai provincial official told AFP on Thursday, after a military raid on the compound.
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Inside India's RSS, the legion of Hindu ultranationalists
Brandishing bamboo sticks and chanting patriotic hymns, thousands of uniformed men parade in central India, a striking show of strength by the country's millions-strong Hindu ultranationalist group.
Politics
EU seeks to shore up Ukraine as Trump wavers on peace push
EU leaders will look Thursday to greenlight a potential mammoth new loan for Ukraine using Russian frozen assets, in a bid to bolster Kyiv as US President Donald Trump vacillates on peace efforts with Moscow.
Sports
Chicago Fire top Orlando 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Hugo Cuypers scored twice as the Chicago Fire kicked off their first MLS Cup playoff appearance since 2017 with a 3-1 wild card match win over Orlando City on Wednesday.
Economy
Climate crunch time in Brussels as EU leaders meet
The European Union's climate ambitions and its hopes for an industrial revival will come to a head Thursday as the bloc's 27 leaders meet to chart a way forward -- with the clock ticking to set a key emissions goal.
Economy
Crude spikes as Trump threatens Russian giants, stocks turn lower
Crude prices spiked more than two percent Thursday after Donald Trump said he would hit two Russian oil companies with hefty sanctions, while talk that the White House was planning curbs on software exports to China added to gloom on markets.
Sports
Napoli's title defence creaking ahead of clash with rivals Inter
Cracks are already starting to appear in Napoli's Serie A title defence as the champions prepare to host red-hot Inter Milan on Saturday after a drubbing at the hands of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
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Verstappen chasing glory as McLaren duo bid to bounce back
Max Verstappen chases a fourth win in five starts this weekend as he bids to heap more pressure on McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the Mexico City Grand Prix, one of his most rewarding tracks.
Economy
Amazon uses AI to make robots better warehouse workers
Amazon on Wednesday said it is speeding up the automation of its warehouses with the help of artificial intelligence and robotics, raising questions about the future of human workers.
Politics
New Japan PM to advance defence spending target: reports
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defence two years early, media reports said days before a visit by US President Donald Trump.
Politics
Trump, Colombia leader trade threats as US strikes boats in Pacific
President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro traded angry threats Wednesday as the United States announced strikes on two alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean that left five people dead.
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Flush with cash, US immigration agency expands weaponry and surveillance
The agency overseeing Donald Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown is spending tens of millions of dollars on guns, ammunition, body armor and surveillance technology, according to procurement records reviewed by AFP.
Economy
Meta to cut 600 jobs in artificial intelligence: reports
Facebook owner Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division in a move intended to streamline operations after an aggressive hiring spree, US media reported Wednesday.
Economy
Frustrated federal employees line up for food as US shutdown wears on
Standing in the middle of a parking lot in suburban Washington, surrounded by hundreds of federal employees waiting for food handouts amid the US government shutdown, Diane Miller summed it up simply.
Politics
California to deploy national guard to help food banks
California's governor said Wednesday he would be deploying the state's national guard to help distribute food to Americans struggling because of the US government shutdown.
Sports
U.S. Polo Assn. Wins Gold and Silver Stevie Awards at the 2025 International Business Awards in Lisbon, Portugal
U.S. Polo Assn. was celebrated during an elegant gala event at the Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday, October 10, attended by leadership from USPA Global and the brand's strategic partners in the region. The global event hosted over 350 guests from more than 30 nations, including many of the world's top companies and Stevie winners, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Lenovo, Kendra Scott, IBM, and Turkish Airlines.
Politics
Colombian ambassador to US tells AFP Trump threats 'unacceptable'
Colombia's ambassador to Washington denounced US President Donald Trump's threats against his country and President Gustavo Petro as "unacceptable" on Wednesday, warning that a 200-year alliance was being put at risk.
Politics
Trump slaps 'tremendous' sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies on Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war "don't go anywhere."
Politics
Trump, Colombia leader trade threats as US strikes boat in Pacific
Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro traded threats on Wednesday as the United States announced its first strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing two.
Politics
Trump slaps 'trememdous' sanctions on Russian oil for Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war "don't go anywhere."
Sports
Lakers feel lack of LeBron in NBA season-opening loss
Coach JJ Redick says the Los Angeles Lakers must find a way to win without LeBron James, but even he felt the absence of his injured superstar in an NBA season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.
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Charles to be first UK king to pray with pope in 500 years
King Charles III landed in Rome Wednesday for a state visit to the Vatican, where he will meet Pope Leo XIV and make history as the first British monarch to pray publicly with the pontiff since the Church of England broke away from Catholicism 500 years ago.
Sports
Liverpool back on track while Real, Bayern and Chelsea win in Champions League
Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday while Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the night's other winners.
Chelsea teenagers shine in rout of 10-man Ajax
Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Economy
Global stocks mostly fall on lackluster results from Netflix, others
Gold prices sank further Wednesday while major stock markets mostly fell following some disappointing corporate earnings amid lingering worries over trade tensions.
Sports
Liverpool end losing streak with thumping win at Eintracht Frankfurt
Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champions against his former club.
Economy
Tesla profits tumble on higher costs, tariff drag
Tesla reported a hefty drop in profits Wednesday, citing a drag from tariffs and other expenses that more than offset a lift from increased auto sales.
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US troops train in Panama jungle, as tensions simmer with Venezuela
The US military carried out small-scale survival and jungle combat drills on Panama's Caribbean coast Wednesday, as Washington amassed a vast naval presence off Venezuela.
Sports
Chelsea hit 10-man Ajax for five
Chelsea took full advantage of an early red card for Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor to thrash the Dutch giants 5-1 in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Sports
Bellingham strike helps Real Madrid edge Juventus
Jude Bellingham's goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday.
Politics
US, EU pledge new sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war
The United States and European Union on Wednesday promised a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia for its relentless invasion of Ukraine, with Washington accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin of not being "honest" in responding to its peace efforts.
Politics
Rubio due in Israel as US tries to shore up Gaza ceasefire
Chief US diplomat Marco Rubio was due in Israel on Thursday, the latest Washington official to visit as President Donald Trump's administration kept up efforts to cement the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.