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Restore Britain, the hard-right party troubling Nigel Farage
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Trap, neuter, release: Jakarta battles cat-astrophic stray numbers
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Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses
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EU lawmakers to approve migrant detention and deportation boost
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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
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Macron winds up G7 with AI, Trump dinner
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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double
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US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge
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Argentina's Messi plays in record sixth World Cup
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Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup as Messi prepares
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Trump ballroom cost soars to $600 mn, half from taxpayers: report
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Swamp Thing: Algae mess with Trump's pool project
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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
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Sean Penn to direct film on January 6 Capitol assault: US media
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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
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Deschamps hails 'extraordinary' Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow
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New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards
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Europe eyes major treble at US Open as Scheffler seeks Slam
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Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup
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Spanish actor Javier Bardem leaves his mark on Hollywood Boulevard
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Teenager Bouaddi gives Morocco reason to dream at World Cup
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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
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After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies
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Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury
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Not even a career Slam will satisfy No.1 Scheffler's goals
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Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel
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Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
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Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become 5th biggest company
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Canada government sued over climate inaction
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Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava
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Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history
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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return
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USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events
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Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino
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Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return
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O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races
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BMW downgrades 2026 targets on Mideast war, China woes
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Tortorella won't return as Vegas coach after NHL Final run
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Moutet's foul-mouthed interview turns air blue at Queen's
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Swiss US-Iran deal venue a playground of world leaders, movie stars
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McIlroy sees calmer fans and no lost US Open course
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NBA Bulls confirm Splitter as new coach
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German court bans McDonald's from making climate claim
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Ruben Amorim takes charge of ailing AC Milan
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EU admits it can't save discontinued video games
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Congolese trapped between Ebola and armed violence
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G7 finds 'unity' on upping Russia pressure to end Ukraine war
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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.
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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.
US comedian Bob Saget died of 'head trauma,' family says
US comedian and actor Bob Saget, whose sudden death last month at a Florida hotel shocked Hollywood, was determined to have died of head trauma, his family revealed in a statement Wednesday.
Sotheby's sale of 200 pairs of Virgil Abloh shoe fetches $25 million
Sotheby's announced Wednesday that an auction of 200 pairs of the Louis Vuitton and Nike "Air Force 1" sneaker created by late US designer Virgil Abloh had fetched a total of $25 million.
Study places Homo sapiens in Europe earlier than thought
Homo sapiens ventured into Neanderthal territory in Europe much earlier than previously thought, according to an archaeological study published in Science magazine on Wednesday.
China's naturalised Olympians walk fine line between love and scorn
Eileen Gu and Beverly Zhu were both born and raised in the US before deciding to represent China, but their contrasting fortunes at the Beijing Olympics highlight the fine line between love and condemnation for the host nation's naturalised athletes.
Three wins for Adele at non-binary Brit Awards
British superstar Adele won three awards, including the coveted Album of the Year, at the Brit awards on Tuesday, during a ceremony that did away with gender specific categories for the first time.
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India riled after big brands back Kashmir on social media
Pro-Kashmir social media posts by KFC, Hyundai and other global brands have sparked uproar in India, with diplomats saying Tuesday that the controversy had prompted an apology from a foreign government.