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Cambodia genocide survivors 'thrilled' at new UNESCO status
Cambodia genocide survivors 'thrilled' at new UNESCO status

Survivors of Cambodia's four-year genocide on Saturday told AFP they were "thrilled" that the site of their lives' biggest horror has gained UNESCO recognition.

July 12, 2025

Worker in critical condition after US immigration raid on California farm
Worker in critical condition after US immigration raid on California farm

A farm worker was in critical condition on Friday, his family said, after being injured during a raid by US immigration agents on a legal cannabis farm in California that resulted in the arrests of 200 undocumented migrants and clashes with protesters.

July 12, 2025

German backpacker drank from puddles in Australian bush ordeal
German backpacker drank from puddles in Australian bush ordeal

German backpacker Carolina Wilga drank water from puddles and sheltered in a cave before escaping an 11-night ordeal in the Australian bush, police said Saturday.

July 12, 2025

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PSG coach Luis Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final
PSG coach Luis Enrique warns against complacency in Club World Cup final

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on Friday urged his team to round off the best season in the club's history by winning the Club World Cup, but warned not to expect Sunday's final against Chelsea to be a "simple formality".

July 12, 2025

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Canada just can't win in trade war with Trump
Canada just can't win in trade war with Trump

Try as it might to appease President Donald Trump, Canada remains a prized target in his trade wars and subject to the whiplash of his changes of heart.

July 11, 2025