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Easyjet rejects latest takeover bid but leaves door ajar
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HRW denounces Turkey arrests ahead of NATO summit
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Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump rift
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Alonso committed to Aston Martin, but is keeping options open
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US Supreme Court paves way for mass deportation of Haitians, Syrians
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Venezuelans trapped alive after twin quakes kill at least 164
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South Africa vows firm response to anti-migrant violence
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New Zealand make England toil as Stokes returns for series decider
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Poland, Ukraine hold key Gdansk conference without Zelensky
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Americans impacted by climate change demand answers from lawmakers
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Massive police deployment blocks Kenya protest anniversary
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Heat-struck Italians cool off in ancient stone 'trulli'
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Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients' emissions
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French teaching unions call strike over 'unacceptable' heat
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Stocks rally on renewed AI optimism, oil price declines
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US Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits fresh three-year high
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164 with many trapped under rubble
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Dominant Osaka cruises into Bad Homburg semis
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IOC votes to continue ski mountaineering for 2030 Games
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New Zealand frustrate England as Stokes returns for series decider
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Stocks rally on AI optimism after Micron's blowout forecast
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Poland, Ukraine tone down dispute at reconstruction conference
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Tunisia's short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions
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At-risk UK elderly bid to stay cool as heatwave bears down
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'Everything collapsed': Venezuela region hit hardest by quakes cries for help
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'Need each other': Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift
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Kenya police turn out in force on protest anniversary
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Stokes straight back into the action as New Zealand bat in 3rd Test
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Baking heatwave gives Europe no respite
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Amazon pledges additional $13 bn in India AI investment
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Trump climate pushback spurs courtroom battles, report says
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Struggling VW to sell majority stake in marine engine unit
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Kenya police in massive show of force on protest anniversary
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Seoul stocks soar in Asia tech rally after Micron's blowout forecast
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USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
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Trump-linked resort shines light on Albania's 'stolen' land
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Violence feared as Kenya marks protest anniversary
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French aversion to air conditioning melts as homes sizzle
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Ukraine recovery summit opens, overshadowed by Kyiv-Warsaw row
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Municipal misery weighs on looming S.African elections
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Chad sees influx of drone victims from Sudan
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Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
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'We shut up big mouths,' says South Africa's World Cup coach Broos
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Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
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Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes
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Confirmation still a rite of passage in Denmark but less Christian
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
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Seoul stocks soar in Asia tech rally after Micron blowout forecast
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Clarke fears Scotland 'probably going home' after Brazil World Cup loss
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Moriyasu vows Japan will play to win and top group against Sweden
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The contrast between office life and the change of scenery provided by nature is the leitmotiv of the new men's collection unveiled in Milan on Sunday by emblematic stylist Miuccia Prada.
'Mean Girls,' back in school, top N.America box office
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Hundreds marry in traditional Ethiopian mass wedding ceremony
Hundreds of couples gathered in Ethiopia's capital on Sunday to take part in a traditional mass wedding ceremony, the first such event in a decade, according to the organisers and participants.
Pharrell headlines Paris Fashion Week
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Strike-delayed Emmys finally here as 'Succession' says farewell
Delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes, television's Emmy Awards will finally take place on Monday, with the final season of HBO's "Succession" expected to dominate the top drama prizes.
Sober and sleek elegance for Dolce & Gabbana's black-clad men
Black flowed once again down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana's men's show in Milan on Saturday, in an homage to both meticulous tailoring and noble Italian materials and heritage.
Cairo arts centre latest victim of Old City makeover
Nestled in the heart of historic Cairo, a cultural centre synonymous with the Egyptian capital's art scene has been razed, the latest heritage site torn down for contentious development projects.
Don't Blame Me: Taylor Swift's influence attracts conspiracy theories
A Fox News host suggested this week that Taylor Swift is a "front for a covert political agenda," echoing disinformation that has percolated in right-wing circles for months -- and which experts say will likely get worse before the 2024 US election.
Vast network of lost ancient cities discovered in the Amazon
Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilisation of farmers.
Giant statue of rapper Kid Cudi appears in Paris
A giant statue of US rapper Kid Cudi appeared without warning in central Paris on Friday to mark the release of his new album "Insano".
Why Greeks still love their smashing nights out
A Greek crooner is showered in red and pink carnations by customers in an Athens taverna as they sway to his songs of love and passion.
Brunei's 'Instagrammer' prince gives royal family a fresh look
In real life he's a prince of an Islamic sultanate steeped in centuries-old traditions, but on Instagram Brunei's Abdul Mateen is more Hollywood than royalty as he flies in fighter jets, drives speed boats and poses bare-chested after workouts.
Bullfighting to return to Mexico City after legal battle
Bullfighting will make a comeback in Mexico City this month after a legal tussle led to a more than one-year suspension at the world's largest bullring, organizers announced Thursday.
Boots, Banksy, piano: Elton John puts items up for auction
Music icon Elton John has put a variety of personal items up for auction at Christie's in New York, including monogrammed silver leather platform boots, a grand piano and a triptych by street artist Banksy.
Botswana, De Beers approve $1 bn deal in world's top diamond mine
Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers have approved a $1 billion investment to dig under the world's richest diamond mine by volume, their joint venture said on Wednesday.
Mel Brooks earns honorary Oscar at 97
A 97-year-old Mel Brooks accepted a lifetime achievement Oscar in Hollywood on Tuesday, more than half a century after he won his only Academy Award with "The Producers."
Baby Yoda gets his own 'Star Wars' movie
Coming to the big screen, he is.
Meta toughens content curbs for teens on Instagram, Facebook
Meta on Tuesday said it was tightening up content restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook as it faces increased scrutiny that its platforms are harmful for young people.
Sinead O'Connor died of 'natural causes', UK coroner rules
Irish musician Sinead O'Connor died last year of "natural causes", a London coroner announced Tuesday.
CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Golden Globes ratings recover even as 'horrid' host bombs
The Golden Globes bounced back from years of scandal and dwindling audiences to draw 9.4 million viewers, preliminary figures showed Monday, even as the gala's flailing host was savaged by critics.
NY Times essay speculating over Swift's sexuality sparks backlash
A lengthy essay speculating over superstar Taylor Swift's sexuality has triggered anger online, with some social media users calling for its retraction.
Paris names street after David Bowie
The city of Paris on Monday named a street after rock music icon David Bowie, a first in honour of the singer eight years after his death.
Actor Idris Elba calls for action over UK knife crime
British actor Idris Elba on Monday launched a campaign calling for a ban on knives such as a machetes, to reduce the number of young people killed in stabbings.
'Oppenheimer' tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for 'Barbie'
"Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday -- but its fellow summer smash hit "Barbie" missed out on best comedy film honors to "Poor Things."
Golden Globes under way with big wins for 'Oppenheimer'
"Oppenheimer" picked up multiple key wins at the Golden Globes on Sunday, on a night billed as a celebration of Christopher Nolan's epic and its fellow summer smash hit "Barbie."
Still standing: unique houses survive quake in Japan village
The New Year's Day earthquake demolished wooden buildings all across Japan's Noto Peninsula but thanks to decades-old smart architecture, one small fishing village stood strong.
Stars glitter on Globes red carpet
Hollywood A-listers turned up in force Sunday on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, serving up killer looks to launch the showbiz awards season, after being out of sight for months during the industry's devastating strikes.
'Barbenheimer' front of mind as Golden Globes kicks off
The Golden Globes got under way Sunday, with all eyes on "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless viral memes last summer.
'Barbenheimer' heads to the Golden Globes
"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless viral memes last summer, head to Sunday's Golden Globes as the favorites to claim the rebooted gala's top movie prizes.
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