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Iran missiles kill 10 in Israel in night of mutual attacks
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'This is a culture': TikTok murder highlights Pakistan's unease with women online
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Families hold funerals for Air India crash victims
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US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
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Sober clubbing brews fresh beat for Singapore Gen Z
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Cummins flags Australia shake-up after WTC defeat as Ashes loom
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Mexico down Dominican Republic to open Gold Cup defence
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Pochettino defends Pulisic omission: 'I'm not a mannequin'
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Panthers on brink of Stanley Cup repeat after 5-2 win over Oilers
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Messi denied late winner in Club World Cup opener
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Trump flexes military might at parade as protests sweep US
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New-look Man City crave winning feeling at Club World Cup
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Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device
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Guest list for G7 summit tells of global challenges
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Macron to Greenland in show of support after Trump threats
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'Mass grave' excavation to finally start at Irish mother and baby home
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'Hidden treasure': Rare Gandhi portrait up for UK sale
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Fearless Chiefs plot raid on Crusaders fortress in Super Rugby final
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US Open leader Burns eyes first major title at historic Oakmont
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Messi gets Club World Cup under way in Miami
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Burns grabs US Open lead with Scott and Spaun one back
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Russell grabs dazzling Canadian GP pole then jokes at Verstappen's expense
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Thompson in six-way tie for LPGA lead in Michigan
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Inter striker Taremi stranded in Iran amid conflict: club
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No.1 Scheffler well back as pal Burns fights for US Open title
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Trump's military parade kicks off as protests sweep US
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PSG excitement for Club World Cup trumps fatigue ahead of Atletico clash
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Burns and Spaun share US Open lead through nine holes of third round
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Toulon power past Castres and into Top 14 semi-final
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Russell delivers sensational lap to take pole at Canadian GP
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Anti-Trump protesters rally across US ahead of military parade
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Iran activates air defences, Israelis told to shelter as both sides trade strikes
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McIlroy opens up on silence after golf and post-Masters funk
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US Steel, Nippon partnership proceeds with security deal, 'golden share'
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Burns tees off with US Open lead as McIlroy finds more misery
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Three things we learned from the World Test Championship final
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Putin tells Trump Russia is ready for next round of Ukraine talks
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Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates
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US protesters hit streets before Trump's military parade
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'We are strong': Israelis defiant despite deadly Iran strikes
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Bavuma eyes more South Africa success after Test final win over Australia
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Former Nicaragua president Violeta Chamorro dead at 95
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France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students
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Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack
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Federer gets 93rd Le Mans underway as Ferrari chase third successive win
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Nicklaus and Miller's US Open advice -- patience and attitude
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Pogacar again soars away from stellar field to increase Criterium du Dauphine lead
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MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground
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Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia
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'Little Prince' manuscript visits France for first time
The manuscript of "The Little Prince" travels to France for the first time this week as part of an exhibition about its legendary author Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

Olympic snowboard king Su Yiming showcases a more confident China
Sporting shoulder-length hair, rings and baggy trousers, teenage snowboarding sensation Su Yiming looked every inch the cool, confident ambassador of China's new youth as he swept to home Olympic gold.

India's 'disco king' Bappi Lahiri dies at 69
Indian singer-composer and "Disco King" Bappi Lahiri, who collaborated with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Samantha Fox, has died aged 69, his family said Wednesday, prompting tributes from the world of politics and Bollywood.

US satirist PJ O'Rourke dead at 74
US political satirist PJ O'Rourke, who skewered both Democrats and his fellow Republicans in barbed works including "Republican Party Reptile," has died at age 74, the writer's friends and employers said Tuesday.

Social networks pledge to fight fake news in Brazil vote
Eight leading social networks signed an agreement Tuesday to fight disinformation during Brazil's October presidential elections, though far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's new favorite, Telegram, was notably absent.

Acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Arnoldo Jabor dies at 81
Filmmaker, writer and journalist Arnaldo Jabor, a leading figure in Brazil's "cinema novo" movement whose work won acclaim on the international festival circuit, died Tuesday at 81.

New taboo -- Wordle removes 'insensitive' words
Some four-letter words are taboo, but the New York Times has added a few five-lettered ones to the list -- by removing them from the hit game Wordle.

Italian director Taviani flies solo after brother's death
After more than half a century making acclaimed films with his brother Vittorio, Italian director Paolo Taviani premiered a movie on his own in Berlin on Tuesday at the age of 90.

Family of woman killed on 'Rust' set sues Alec Baldwin
The family of a woman shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie "Rust" sued the US actor on Tuesday, claiming "substantial" damages for her wrongful death.

British Museum exhibition traces rise and fall of Stonehenge
A new exhibition on the Stonehenge stone circle in southern England sheds new light on its 4,500-year history, linking its declining influence to the Bronze Age population's discovery of metal working.

Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall confirmed as Oscars hosts
Next month's Oscars will be hosted by three doyennes of comedy, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, it was confirmed Tuesday, as organizers amp up efforts to lure viewers back to the ceremony.

Italy woos UNESCO with 'magical' espresso coffee rite
A shot of dark, velvety coffee is more than just a quick caffeine hit: Italy's espresso is a prized social and cultural ritual the country considers a national heritage worthy of UNESCO status.

Young labels make sustainable fashion headway at NY Fashion Week
Two years after losing her job in fashion due to the pandemic, Emma Gage founded her own brand, Melke, that debuted at this season's New York Fashion Week with an emphasis on sustainability.

Huppert to miss Berlinale after positive Covid test
French screen legend Isabelle Huppert has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to pick up her lifetime achievement award at the Berlinale film festival, organisers said Monday.

Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson to host American 'Eurovision'
Artists Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson will host a "American Song Contest" modeled after the beloved Eurovision competition in a series to premiere in March.

Ancient mummies of children, likely sacrificed, unearthed in Peru
Six mummified children thought to have been sacrificed hundreds of years ago, apparently to accompany a dead nobleman to the afterlife, have been unearthed in a tomb near Lima, archaeologists reported.

'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman dies aged 75
Ivan Reitman, the acclaimed producer and director of comedies such as "Ghostbusters" and "Animal House" which influenced a generation of movie-goers, has died aged 75, with Sony Pictures paying tribute Monday to "a great talent and even finer man."

Five top fashion trends at Euro 2016
With star footballers now doubling as fashion icons -- led by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo who has his own underwear label -- we pick out the top five trends at the Euro 2016 championships.

Fan fury in China after 'Friends' LGBTQ plotline censored
The highly anticipated return of "Friends" to Chinese streaming platforms soured quickly after fans noticed an LGBTQ plotline was cut from the American sitcom -- and their complaints were censored too.

Berlin fest cheers mum's fight for son at Guantanamo
The true story of a mother's battle to bring her son back from Guantanamo Bay premiered to cheers in Berlin Saturday, as the German filmmakers called for reparations for the family.

Proenza Schouler opens Covid-affected New York Fashion Week
A coronavirus-impacted New York Fashion Week gets under way Friday with Fall/Winter 2022 shows by Proenza Schouler and Christian Cowan.

Italy's horror king seeks 'meaning' in schlock
Call girls in jeopardy, a serial killer on the loose, fountains of blood -- horror master Dario Argento has returned to filmmaking after a 10-year hiatus, saying Friday it's been his mission to bring "meaning" to schlock.

Shunned by French studios, 'Amelie' director turns to Netflix
He made perhaps the most famous French film of the century so far in "Amelie", but Jean-Paul Jeunet was forced to turn to Netflix after failing to find a traditional backer for his new movie.

Smash hit TV drama 'Borgen' is back 10 years on
"Borgen" is back. The Danish political drama about a charismatic woman who becomes prime minister took the world by storm and morphed into one of Scandinavia's biggest television exports returns a decade on.

Shunned by French studios, 'Amelie' director clinches Netflix deal
He made perhaps the most famous French film of the century so far with "Amelie", and now Jean-Pierre Jeunet says he'll make his new movie with Netflix after failing to find a traditional backer.

Colombia eyes 200 tonnes of galleon gold
Colombia took a step Thursday toward recovering a long-lost Spanish wreck and its fabled riches, but it may be a rough ride as Spain and native Bolivians have also staked claims on the booty.

Prehistoric drum is top ancient find: British Museum
A carved stone drum unearthed in England is one of the most significant pieces of prehistoric art ever found in the country, the British Museum said Thursday.

Twitter sticks with ambitious targets despite earnings miss
Twitter on Thursday reported that revenue and its user base grew less than expected, but the platform stuck with ambitious growth targets for the coming years.

Sting sells entire songwriting catalog to Universal
Sting has sold his songwriting catalog -- including solo works as well as hits with The Police like "Roxanne" -- to Universal Music Group, the company said Thursday, the industry's latest such blockbuster transaction.

Gender flip of film classic opens Berlin fest under virus cloud
A gender-swapped update of a German cult classic on Thursday opened the Berlinale, Europe's first major international film festival of the year, which organisers are staging as a live event despite surging coronavirus infections.

Ugandan author who fled after 'torture' vows to return
An award-winning Ugandan author and fierce government critic who fled the country after being "tortured" in custody told AFP on Thursday he planned to return home despite his ordeal.

As streaming TV competition rages, Disney+ shines
The streaming television race is heating up, with Disney showing Wednesday it is closing the gap with market leader Netflix, whose stride has slowed.