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Len Deighton, spy novelist who created the anti-Bond
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Barca Flick's 'last job' but not yet certain on renewal
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Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over 1961 Congo leader murder
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Pope says idea England 'weren't fussed' about the Ashes was tough to take
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War threatens Gulf's dugongs, turtles and birds
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Germany targets oil firms to prevent wartime price gouging
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Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final
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'East meets West': KPop Demon Hunters brings global fans to Seoul's sites
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Israel says killed Iran's security chief Larijani
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EU to help reopen blocked oil pipeline in Ukraine
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Thai eSports players sentenced over SEA Games cheating scandal
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Nigeria suicide bombings kill 23, wound more than 100
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Iran's Larijani, the man whose power grew during Mideast war
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Millions of Indonesians in Eid travel exodus
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs as displacement shelters overflow
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Hard-hitting Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa
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During Ramadan, Senegal's Baye Fall community lives to serve
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Russian ballet banned for 'gay propaganda' gets new life in Berlin
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Strikes shake Tehran as Trump presses allies to help in Mideast war
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Malaysia hit with 3-0 forfeits to send Vietnam to Asian Cup
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Rescue workers comb ruins of Kabul drug clinic after Pakistan strike
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'Many dead': Wounded survivor escaped Kabul clinic strike
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Belgian court decides on holding trial over 1961 Congo leader murder
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Kabul drug rehab clinic in ruins after Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan
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Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut as Iraq pulled deeper into Mideast war
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Georgia ready for rugby elite despite rare Portugal defeat
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Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win, Spurs sink Clippers
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Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
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Gavaskar condemns Indian-owned franchise for signing Pakistan bowler
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Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs
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Alleged Bondi Beach killer's mother received death threats, court told
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Venezuela end Italy fairytale to reach World Baseball Classic final
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Sweden's prisons prepare to house young teens
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Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war
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In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives
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Sao Paulo AI policing nabs criminals, and a few innocents
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Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran
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Nvidia chief expects revenue of $1 trillion through 2027
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Nvidia making AI module for outer space
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Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
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Former tennis world number 39 banned for doping
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Kennedy Center board approves 2-year closure for renovation
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US judge halts implementation of Trump vaccine overhaul
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul
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Iran footballers train with Australia club and say 'everything will be fine'
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Trump asks China to delay Xi summit as Iran war rages
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Multiple suicide bombers hit Nigeria's Maiduguri city after years of calm
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
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Israel president says Europe should back fight against Hezbollah as troops operate in Lebanon
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Israel president tells AFP Europe should back efforts to 'eradicate' Hezbollah
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Eclectic new artist Grammy nods signal inclusion, with or without wins
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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap: Academy
Will Smith refused to leave the Oscars ceremony after attacking comedian Chris Rock, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday, as it began disciplinary action against the mega star.
Action hero Bruce Willis to retire because of illness
Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the "Die Hard" franchise, is to retire from acting after developing a cognitive illness, his family announced Wednesday.
Academy pledges 'action' over Will Smith Oscars slap
The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences has pledged to take "appropriate action" over Will Smith's shocking assault of Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony, amid reports that its board of governors would meet Wednesday.
Facebook's Meta funded attack campaign against TikTok: report
Facebook's owner Meta has hired a consulting firm to carry out a US campaign denigrating its fierce rival TikTok, according to a Washington Post report Wednesday partially confirmed by AFP.
'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' to hit screens August 21
"House of the Dragon," the new HBO series set 200 years before the events of the mega-hit show "Game of Thrones" will premiere August 21, the network announced Wednesday.
Action hero Bruce Willis to retire due to illness
Action hero Bruce Willis, star of the "Die Hard" franchise, is to retire from acting due to an illness affecting his cognitive faculties, his family announced Wednesday.
The Wanted singer dies of brain tumour aged 33
Tom Parker, one of five members of British-Irish boy band The Wanted, died on Wednesday aged 33, less than two years after revealing he was suffering from an inoperable brain tumour.
'Latinas are reaching the top,' says Brazil's Anitta
Brazilian pop star Anitta, whose booty-grinding reggaeton hit "Envolver" claimed the top spot on Spotify last week and has become a viral dance phenomenon, says her international success shows "Latinas are reaching the top."
Government critic prevented from leaving India
A prominent Indian activist and writer has said she was prevented from flying to Europe to speak about intimidation of journalists and rights in the world's largest democracy.
Versailles reopens room where French democracy was founded
The Palace of Versailles is reopening the site of on an often-overlooked part of its history on Friday with a fully restored Jeu de Paume Room that hosted the founding of French democracy.
Foo Fighters cancel tour after Taylor Hawkins death
Foo Fighters on Tuesday announced the cancellation of all scheduled tour dates "in light of the staggering loss of our brother Taylor Hawkins."
Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Oscars slap
Jada Pinkett Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday in her first public comments since husband Will Smith slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Tokyo's historic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
The futuristic-looking Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo will be demolished next month, its owners say, after a long battle to save the building and its space-age units.
Will Smith says sorry over Oscars slap as Academy launches probe
Actor Will Smith offered apologies Monday to Chris Rock for smacking the comedian during the Oscars ceremony, as the body that oversees the awards said it was launching a formal review of the incident.
Academy launches 'formal review' of Will Smith Oscars slap
The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences said Monday it was launching a "formal review" of the shocking moment when Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Before the slap: Five other Oscar moments
Will Smith's open-handed slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars was a shocking moment for the ages, and one that will leave the 2022 ceremony burned in Hollywood's collective memory.
Oscars ratings bounce back as Will Smith hooks viewers
The Oscars were in desperate need of a ratings boost -- and, on a night when Will Smith stunned viewers by slapping Chris Rock on stage, some 15.36 million Americans tuned in.
Hollywood in shock after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars
It was supposed to be a celebration of Hollywood filmmaking, but Will Smith hitting Chris Rock over a joke about his wife provided the evening's most talked-about drama and a moment that will go down in Oscars history.
India's top multiplexes to merge to survive 'streaming onslaught'
India's two largest multiplex operators are set to merge, the companies said, as the industry recovers from the pandemic and battles a surge in subscriptions to streaming platforms.
'CODA' sounds the bell at Oscars with historic best picture win
"CODA," a feel-good indie drama about a deaf family defying the odds, pulled off a stunning upset to scoop the top prize at the Oscars Sunday, becoming the first-ever streaming film to win best picture.
Oscar winners in main categories
Here are the winners in key categories for the 94th Academy Awards, handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Oscar win caps Campion's triumphant Hollywood return
After shunning Hollywood for more than a decade, pioneering New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion has conquered Tinseltown on her own terms by winning the best director Oscar for her sweeping, moody Western "The Power of the Dog".
Will Smith strikes Chris Rock in viral Oscars moment
Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife, in a moment at Sunday's gala that immediately went viral and left stunned viewers questioning if it had been scripted or genuine.
Hollywood celebrates at Oscars as 'CODA' seeks top prize
The Oscars returned to Hollywood on Sunday, where dramas "CODA," "The Power of the Dog" and "Belfast" are expected to vie for best picture, after sci-fi epic "Dune" earned a clutch of early wins.
'Drive My Car': Murakami adaptation by rising indie star wins Oscar
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's "Drive My Car" is not your average road movie, instead taking viewers on a poignant three-hour journey into the psyches of two characters haunted by the past.
Disney makes Oscars magic once again with 'Encanto'
With a sprinkle of magical realism and catchy tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney again claimed Oscars gold for best animated film Sunday with "Encanto," a colorful celebration of Colombian culture and the importance of family.
Ariana DeBose: from Broadway dancer to Oscar-winning actress
Ariana DeBose first gained notice as the Bullet, the personification of Death, in the original cast of the Broadway smash hit "Hamilton." Now, her lively portrayal of Anita in "West Side Story" has made her the toast of Hollywood.
Stars shimmer on Oscars red carpet once again
Hollywood's brightest stars hit the Oscars red carpet in high style on a spectacular sunny day in Los Angeles, as the movie industry celebrated the year in films and the A-listers brought their fashion game to the Dolby Theatre.
In Kharkiv, sandbags pile up to save Ukraine national poet's statue
In Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv -- under daily Russian bombardment that has damaged or destroyed 1,000 buildings -- work has begun to erect sand barricades to protect its statues.