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Stock markets, dollar rise on EU-US trade deal
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England's Lionesses head home to party after Euro glory
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Philippine flooding centre stage at Marcos state of nation speech
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Thailand and Cambodia agree truce after five days of fighting
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Israeli settlers attack West Bank Christian village
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Food arrives in Gaza after Israel pauses some fighting
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Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks
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Jamie Overton added to England squad for fifth Test against India
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China to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate
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Artists, scientists breathe life into prehistoric woman
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Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
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CK Hutchison eyes 'major' Chinese investor for Panama ports deal
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England's remarkable Euro 2025 success a triumph for 'incredible' Wiegman
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Maduro's party sweeps Venezuela mayoral vote as opposition boycotts
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Thailand and Cambodia begin truce talks as fighting drags on
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Stock markets boosted after EU, US strike trade deal
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Four killed as heavy rain, flooding soaks northern China
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Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
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China's Pan puzzled after shock 200m free exit at swimming worlds
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Honkytonk Kenya: Africa's home of country music
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Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims
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Tunisia plastic collectors spread as economic, migration woes deepen
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China's birthplace of kung fu rocked by embezzlement probe
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Europe hopes for 'no surprises' as US weighs force withdrawals
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France's long wait for Tour winner goes on but Thevenet sees hope
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Most markets rise, euro boosted after EU strikes US trade deal
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US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
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Taiwan's garbage trucks offer classical music and a catch-up
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Thailand and Cambodia truce talks due but strikes continue
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De Minaur battles to DC Open crown
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US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards
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State of play in Trump's tariffs, threats and delays
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UN tackles beleaguered two-state solution for Israel, Palestinians
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Wallabies call up former All Black prop Ross for third Lions Test
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Australia rugby boss seeks answers on controversial Lions try
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Monfils says Toronto loss marks his final Toronto visit
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Toronto top seed Zverev got expert insight from retired rival Rafa
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Kitayama captures PGA 3M Open title with big birdie weekend
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George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit
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Palou wins eighth IndyCar title of year at Monterey Grand Prix
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Three things we learned from the fourth Test between England and India
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England hero Kelly overcomes 'dark moments' on way to Euro 2025 glory
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Three dead, several injured after train derails in Germany
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What we know so far about the EU-US trade deal
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Spain deserved better in Euro 2025 final, says coach
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King Charles salutes Lionesses after England's historic Euro glory
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Stokes ready to 'run through brick wall' to feature in India decider
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Fernandez dominates Kalinskaya to win DC Open
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Textiles fan inflation fears amid London Fashion Week
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Benin exhibits stolen treasures returned by France
Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday will inaugurate an exhibition of historic artworks returned by France last year, nearly 130 years after they were stolen by colonial forces.

Pitt sues Jolie over sale of French vineyard where they married
Brad Pitt is suing Angelina Jolie for selling her share of the French vineyard where they got married.

Kanye West says new album won't be released on streaming platforms
Kanye West on Friday dropped the tracklist to his planned new album "Donda 2," just after saying it would not be available to stream but instead exclusively on his own "Stem Player" device.

Ukraine's Russian speakers worry about being 'saved' by Putin
Kyiv driving instructor Andriy Atamanyuk does not want to be saved by Vladimir Putin despite the Kremlin chief's pledge to fight "discrimination" against Russian speakers in Ukraine.

Little-known bullfighting tradition lives on in UAE village
Far from Dubai's gleaming skyscrapers and renowned camel races, a bullfight is under way in the emirate of Fujairah, where the tradition continues unbeknown to most in the United Arab Emirates.

Treasured trash: UK waste gets new lease of life
From facial scrubs using coffee grounds to clothes made from plastic bottles and furniture decorated with agave fibres, efforts to upcycle or repurpose waste products are gaining traction in Britain.

Spanish agricultural drama 'Alcarras' wins Berlin film fest
The 72nd Berlin film festival awarded its Golden Bear top prize on Wednesday to Spanish director Carla Simon's semi-autobiographical drama "Alcarras", about a family of peach farmers fighting for their future.

Chile's last Yaghan speaker dies aged 93
Cristina Calderon, the last native speaker of Chile's indigenous Yaghan language, has died at the age of 93, her family said Wednesday, in a blow for a dwindling culture at South America's extreme southern tip.

Sotheby's tips largest blue diamond at auction to fetch $48 mn
Sotheby's announced Wednesday that it would offer the largest-ever blue diamond to go up for auction at a sale in Hong Kong in April.

'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."