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US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran
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IMF raises concern over global inflation, output over Iran war
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Middle East war weighs on global trade outlook: WTO
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Cunningham out for NBA Pistons with collapsed lung
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Belarus frees 250 political prisoners in US-brokered deal
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Fernandez 'completely committed' to Chelsea insists Rosenior
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Call to add Nazi camps to UNESCO list
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England cricket chiefs to front up to media over Ashes flop
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'Miracle': Europe reconnects with lost spacecraft
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Nigeria 'challenged by terrorism', president says on UK state visit
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Woltemade deployed too deep to be dangerous at Newcastle, says Nagelsmann
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Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost
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EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan
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New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision
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Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision
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'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad
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Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors
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European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war
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Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid
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Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise
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Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
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US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index
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Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson
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What we know about the UK's deadly meningitis outbreak
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Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury
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What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?
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Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war
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'Surreal' for F1 world champion Norris to have Tussauds waxwork
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Iran hangs three men in first executions over January protests
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North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup
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Man Utd boss Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
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Oil prices surge, stocks sink on energy shock fears
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Alibaba pins hopes on AI as quarterly net profit drops
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Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war
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Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
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Tokyo's dazzling cherry blossom season officially begins
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Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
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Baby monkey Punch acclimatising, making new friends at Japan zoo
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Labubu creators hope for monster film hit in Sony co-production
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Crude prices surge, stocks sink amid rising energy shock fears
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Kings of K-pop: What to know about BTS's comeback
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Patching the wounds of Kinshasa's street children
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Thailand's Anutin: Millionaire PM with a populist approach
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In Seoul square of protest and history, BTS fans welcome grand comeback
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Hong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fire
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's largest gas field
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Doncic and James power Lakers over Rockets as win streak hits seven
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Inter continue Serie A title hunt ahead of Italy's date with World Cup destiny
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Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills
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Ahead of election, Danish city mirrors country's challenges
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Lights go out on Hungary stadiums, theatres as energy crisis bites
Rocketing energy bills are forcing Hungary to shutter libraries, theatres, swimming pools and even its new football stadiums for winter.
'Bachelor's handbag' enters Aussie lexicon
Bachelor's handbag – a roast chicken takeaway in a plastic bag -- has been voted the Australian people's choice as the new word of the year, the Macquarie Dictionary said on Tuesday.
Metallica announces new album, world tour
Metallica on Monday announced a global tour and its forthcoming 12th studio album, "72 seasons," its first since 2016.
China arrests BBC journalist covering Covid protests
The BBC said on Sunday one of its journalists in China had been arrested and beaten by police while covering protests against the country's zero-Covid policy.
Meta calls for UK govt rethink over plans to scrap EU laws
Facebook owner Meta is urging UK lawmakers considering legislation to scrap all retained European Union laws by 2024 to maintain some e-commerce rules to keep Britain globally competitive.
Elizabeth Taylor's 'lucky charm' Oscar dress found in suitcase in London
A "lucky charm" Christian Dior dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor on the night she won best actress at the 1961 Oscars is to be sold at auction next month, after being stored in a suitcase in London for over 50 years.
Inflation clouds 'Black Friday' kickoff of US holiday shopping season
Retailers unveiled a trove of fresh seasonal promotions Friday, as they try to coax sales from reticent shoppers whose holiday cheer has been tempered by inflation and worries over a softening economy.
Wartime Beckmann portrait poised for auction record
A remarkable wartime self-portrait of painter Max Beckmann will be auctioned in Germany next week, valued at a record-setting estimate of up to 30 million euros.
Twitter aims to diversify beyond advertising, but can it be done?
Is it a pipe dream or possibility? Elon Musk wants to diversify Twitter's revenue stream beyond advertising, a feat none of the biggest social networks have yet pulled off.
Musk announces 'amnesty' for banned Twitter accounts after poll
Elon Musk said Thursday many previously suspended Twitter accounts would be allowed back on the platform after a landslide of users responding to an informal poll by the new owner voted in favor of the move.
Musk poll shows respondents want to reinstate suspended Twitter accounts
A landslide of Twitter users responding to an informal poll by new owner Elon Musk voted in favor of a general amnesty for suspended accounts on the platform.
Afropop star Aya Nakamura's domestic violence trial adjourned
The domestic violence trial of Franco-Malian superstar singer Aya Nakamura and her former partner was adjourned on Thursday with neither defendant appearing in court in Paris.
For political activists, Twitter packs a vital punch
From the Arab Spring uprisings to the MeToo movement in which women spoke up about sexual assaults, Twitter has proven itself a formidable ally for political activists and opposition groups, one whose reach and impact would be difficult to replace.
Afropop star Aya Nakamura faces court over domestic violence
Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura will appear in court on Thursday in Paris along with her former partner after they were charged with domestic violence following a row at their home in August.
UK retailer Boohoo denies 'slave' labour claims
British online fashion retailer Boohoo on Wednesday denied allegations that staff in a UK warehouse worked in harrowing and health-threatening conditions and regarded themselves as "slaves".
Musicians in French-speaking Africa eye global market through streaming
The wildfire popularity of streaming platforms has hoisted Nigerian and other artists from English-speaking Africa to unprecedented popularity around the world.
Rebel dancer suddenly quits Paris Opera: statement
One of the best-known male dancers at the Paris Opera, who has won a big following outside ballet for working as a judge on the French equivalent of "Strictly Come Dancing", on Wednesday quit the company after months of tension.
Blanchett and Yeoh films top indie Spirit Award nominations
Michelle Yeoh's "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and Cate Blanchett's "Tar" led the Spirit Awards nominations Tuesday, underlining their credentials as the indie films to watch this awards season.
'As Time Goes By': Casablanca bar celebrates film classic, 80 years on
Tourists are flocking to a bar in Morocco searching for the spirit of Humphrey Bogart's iconic, fictional nightclub, 80 years after the classic wartime film "Casablanca" hit the silver screen.
Cuban singer Pablo Milanes dies in Madrid at 79
Acclaimed Cuban singer, songwriter and guitarist Pablo Milanes died early Tuesday in Spain, where he had been hospitalized in recent days, his agent said. He was 79.
Six staffers from Hong Kong's Apple Daily plead guilty to foreign collusion
Six senior staffers from Hong Kong's shuttered pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign forces on Tuesday, and could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Star soprano Renee Fleming returns to Met opera with 'The Hours'
A powerhouse trio of American song will interpret the voice of Virginia Woolf on New York's prestigious Metropolitan Opera stage, as the highly anticipated run of "The Hours" makes its world premiere Tuesday.
To strengthen ties, ancient Maya gifted neighbors a spider monkey
Seventeen hundred years ago, a female spider monkey was presented as a treasured gift -- and later brutally sacrificed -- to strengthen ties between two major powers of pre-Hispanic America, according to a new study.
Horseman and hero: Who is Argentina's 21st century gaucho?
Riders in berets, espadrilles and traditional neck scarves stand out against a dust cloud enveloping a melee of hundreds of horses as they expertly herd the animals.
'Wakanda' extends its box-office reign in N.American theaters
Disney and Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" dominated the North American box office for a second straight weekend, taking in an estimated $67.3 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Museum of London packs up for £250 mn move
King Charles I's execution vest and 20,000 human remains are among the objects that need to be packed up as the Museum of London makes a daunting £250 million ($260 million) move.
Twitter turmoil, staff exodus aggravate security concerns
Twitter's owner Elon Musk has pledged the platform will not become a "hellscape," but experts fear a staff exodus following mass layoffs may have devastated its ability to combat misinformation, impersonation and data theft.
French-speaking bloc to focus on development at Tunisia summit
The world's club of French-speaking countries will meet in Tunisia from Saturday for talks focused on economic cooperation, more than a year after President Kais Saied began an internationally criticised power grab.
Amid Twitter chaos, Musk reveals new vision for hate content
After turning Twitter upside down, Elon Musk on Tuesday tried to clarify his plans for content moderation, a key issue for the future of the influential platform after the departure of advertisers and top executives.
Will any music stars perform in Qatar?
Several global stars have refused to take part in the opening ceremony of the Qatar World Cup, and with two days to go, it is still not clear who will perform.
Taylor Swift hits out at 'excruciating' Ticketmaster tour chaos
Taylor Swift on Friday lashed out at Ticketmaster over the botched sale of her upcoming tour, saying it was "excruciating" to learn that thousands of her fans had struggled to buy tickets.
Superhero turned soccer club owner Ryan Reynolds honored by Hollywood
From subversive superheroes to sports documentaries, Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds said he is focused on exploring new forms of storytelling, as he received a prestigious film industry honor.