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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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Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
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Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel
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Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'
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Pacific nations fear fuel shortages as Middle East war sends oil prices soaring
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World indoor athletics championships: five stand-out events
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Crude prices surge, stocks sink as Iran warns of regional energy strikes
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'No oil, no money': Orban brings Ukraine standoff to Brussels
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Mideast energy shock rattles eurozone rate-setters
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Scotland's Laidlaw extends tenure as Hurricanes coach
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Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out
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Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final
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Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
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Director plans to put Val Kilmer back on screen thanks to AI
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Social media addiction trial jury deliberations continue
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Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami cup clash
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Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarter-finals
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Tudor impressed by 'improved' Spurs despite Champions League exit
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PSG will not relish Liverpool reunion, says Slot
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Kane says Bayern 'don't fear anyone' ahead of Real clash
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Venezuelan leader sacks defense minister, a Maduro stalwart
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Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta to set up Real clash
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Thailand's new parliament set to elect Anutin as PM
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Atletico survive Spurs scare to reach Champions League quarters
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Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarters
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Music popstar will.i.am meshes AI and 'micromobility'
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US Fed Chair says 'no intention' of leaving board while probe ongoing
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US stocks fall on latest oil price surge as Fed lifts inflation forecast
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Iran targets Gulf energy sites after intel chief killed
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Costa Rica closes Havana embassy, tells Cuba to withdraw diplomats
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NY's New Museum returns contemporary to heart of Manhattan
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Cesar Chavez, icon of US labor movement, accused of serial sex abuse: report
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Barcelona demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarters
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US Fed raises inflation outlook over 'uncertain' Iran war impact
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Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at fiery Senate hearing
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First international aid convoy arrives in crisis-hit Cuba
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Eight killed during Rio police operation, including drug kingpin
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Iran suffers new blow as Israel kills intel chief
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Slovakia curbs diesel sales, ups prices for foreigners
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Oscar-winner Sean Penn meets troops in frontline Ukraine
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Thousands rally in Istanbul to mark year since mayor's arrest
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WNBA, players union agree 'transformative' labor deal: official
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US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications
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Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision
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With its strong aroma of cardamom and its yellowy, tea-like consistency, Arabic coffee is a ubiquitous symbol of hospitality across Gulf countries, not least in World Cup host Qatar.
'Good Bye, Lenin!' Finland ditches last statue of Soviet leader
Finland on Tuesday tore down its last public statue of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, as dozens gathered in the southeastern city of Kotka to watch its removal.
Musk offers to close Twitter buyout deal at original price
Elon Musk on Tuesday offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price, just weeks before the scheduled start of a bitter court case over his efforts to withdraw from the deal.
Music world reacts to death of icon Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn, who died Tuesday at 90 years old, was a standard-bearer of country music and its most decorated female artist ever.
Qatar reopens Museum of Islamic Art ahead of World Cup
Qatar unveiled Tuesday its landmark Museum of Islamic Art after an 18-month renovation ahead of the World Cup in a bid to be a "showcase" for the Arab world.
Musk offers to close Twitter buyout at original price: report
Elon Musk has offered to push through with his buyout of Twitter at the original agreed price, reports said Tuesday, prompting a surge in the share price of the social network that triggered a suspension of trading.
Loretta Lynn, country music luminary and songwriting pioneer, dies at 90
Loretta Lynn, America's groundbreaking country titan whose frank lyricism delving into women's experiences with sex, infidelity and pregnancy touched the nerve of a nation, has died. She was 90 years old.
Depeche Mode just can't get enough: band back with new album, tour
British electronic music pioneers Depeche Mode announced a comeback on Tuesday with an upcoming new album and their first tour in more than five years, following the death of founding member Andrew Fletcher.
Bella Hadid's spray on dress: Paris fashion week highlights
From a spray-painted dress on Bella Hadid to a very muddy Kanye West and a surprise cameo by Cher, there were some viral moments at Paris Fashion Week, which concludes on Tuesday.
US Supreme Court to hear cases challenging tech firm immunity
The US Supreme Court, in a decision with potentially far-reaching ramifications, agreed on Monday to hear two cases challenging the legal immunity of internet companies from liability for content posted by their users.
'Ulysses' European tour seeks modern touch for Joyce's epic novel
A festival dedicated to James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" is touring 18 European cities, with artists and writers linking the work to contemporary issues such as immigration.
Singapore proposes new law to tackle harmful online content
Social media sites could be blocked or fined in Singapore if they fail to stop users in the tightly-controlled country from accessing "harmful" content under a proposed law introduced in parliament on Monday.
Immigration, identity shape election in French-speaking Quebec
Does immigration threaten the unique culture of French-speaking Quebec? However controversial, the claim is being pushed hard by the Canadian province's ruling party, whose brand of identity politics looks set to deliver them a win at the ballot box next week.
Maradona 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup
The shirt that Diego Maradona wore when he scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in 1986 will go on display in Qatar during the World Cup just five months after it set a record price at auction, a top official said Saturday.
Trevor Noah to leave The Daily Show
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will leave the satirical news program after seven years, he said Thursday, giving no timetable for his exit.
Photo legend Martin Parr compares himself to amateurs in playful expo
His kitschy colour-saturated images have made him one of the most beloved figures in photography, and at 70, Britain's Martin Parr is still having fun.
Made in Madrid: The Spanish tailors outfitting world cinema
With a vast wardrobe catering to everything from "House of the Dragon" to "The Crown", Spain's Peris Costumes has carved out a well-tailored niche for itself, renting costumes to producers across the globe.
Coolio, rapper behind hit 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies at 59
Coolio, the US rapper best known for the chart-topping 1995 song "Gangsta's Paradise," has died, his manager said Wednesday. He was 59 years old.
Balmain turns fashion show into music fest featuring Cher
French designer Olivier Rousteing pulled out all the stops on Wednesday in his latest collection for Balmain at Paris Fashion Week, closing his show with US star Cher on the catwalk.
Anti-colonialist sculpture unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square
Samson Kambalu's post-colonial sculpture "Antelope" was unveiled on Wednesday as the new sculpture on the empty Fourth Plinth of London's Trafalgar Square.
Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly relived one of his career-defining moments on top of the Lord's balcony -- but this time in India on a replica, and with his shirt on.
Burberry replaces creative chief Riccardo Tisci with Daniel Lee
Italian designer Riccardo Tisci will step down this week as creative director, Burberry said Wednesday, announcing his unexpected and sudden departure.
In Brazil election run-up, even samba is political
In Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of samba in Rio de Janeiro, supporters chant "Ole, Ola, Lula" as they sway rhythmically, brandishing flags, T-shirts and caps bearing the likeness of Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Sudan traditional wind instrument trumpets harvest time
Near the lush fields of his village in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state, Youssef Ismail has crafted a traditional horn-like instrument used for generations to usher in the harvest season.
Elon Musk and Twitter dig for evidence as trial looms
Twitter and Elon Musk sparred in court on Tuesday, each digging for evidence to prevail in a high-stakes trial next month over the billionaire's bid to break his buyout deal.
Brazilian stars add sparkle to election campaign
In bright-red, body-hugging tights with a Workers' Party logo on the rear, Brazilian pop star Anitta seductively caresses a dance pole and urges her 60 million Instagram followers to vote for Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
UK's Liverpool or Glasgow to host next Eurovision
The UK announced Tuesday that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest would be held in either Liverpool or Glasgow, after Britain was chosen to stand in as host country due to the war in Ukraine.
Russia shuns Oscars as Ukraine standoff hits arts
Russia has decided not to put forward a film to compete in the Oscars this year, as Moscow's deteriorating ties with the West over Ukraine have hit arts and culture.
Exiled to Latvia, Russian free media defy Kremlin
Exiled to Latvia since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian free media have made it their mission to provide independent information to millions of their compatriots subjected to Kremlin propaganda.
Deeply divisive Monroe biopic 'Blonde' hits Netflix
Destined to be one of the most divisive films of the year, Marilyn Monroe biopic "Blonde" finally lands on Netflix on Wednesday after more than a decade of troubled production.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
Superstar Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, the main event sponsor Apple Music announced Sunday.
Oscar-winning actress Louise Fletcher dies at 88
Louise Fletcher, the US actress who won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance as villain Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died, her family said in a statement to AFP Saturday.