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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected for a second term after a late coalition deal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reelected for a second term after a late coalition deal

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers on Friday after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with the main opposition party and others to allow him to clin
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Host Germany kicks off Euro 2024 by outclassing 10-man Scotland 5-1

Host Germany kicks off Euro 2024 by outclassing 10-man Scotland 5-1

MUNICH (AP) — Host Germany opened the European Championship with a confidence-boosting 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland on Friday.
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Trooper with checkered FBI past convicted of child rape in Alabama

Trooper with checkered FBI past convicted of child rape in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
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Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event

Princess of Wales says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales said Friday she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III 's ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis.
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Aides' vehicle in a convoy carrying Mexico's next president involved in a crash that killed 1

Aides' vehicle in a convoy carrying Mexico's next president involved in a crash that killed 1

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A highway accident Friday involving an SUV carrying aides to Claudia Sheinbaum, who won Mexico’s June 2 presidential elections, has resulted in at least one fatality. Sheinbaum was not injured.
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A statement from Kate, Princess of Wales on her cancer treatment

A statement from Kate, Princess of Wales on her cancer treatment

LONDON (AP) — Kate, Princess of Wales , has given an update on her cancer treatment, saying she is making good progress and hopes to return to some public duties.
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Niger's highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

Niger's highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Niger’s highest court lifted the immunity of the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, nearly a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers , his lawyer said Friday, opening the door for the military
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Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say

Jailed US reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges, officials say

MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been jailed for over a year in Russia on espionage charges , will stand trial in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg, where he was detained, authorities said Thursday.
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Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says

Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force, according to a sweeping federal civil rights investigation o
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McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay

McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away from falling.
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