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Former Wallabies skipper Wright signs for Welsh club Ospreys
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Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
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Emotional World Cup return to Mexico for South Africa coach Broos
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Bill Gates faces questioning in US Congress over Epstein ties
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'The Donald of Dubai': property tycoon seeks to become data king
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PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open in global push
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Elon Musk, after DOGE and politics, bets on SpaceX IPO
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Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
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US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
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Italian astronaut to pilot Artemis III mission
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North Korea says Xi's visit produced 'far-reaching blueprint' for ties
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Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
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Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing
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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog
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Nick Reiner seeks trust fund money for parent murder defense
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Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
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Protesters torch building and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
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A woman in charge of the UN? Candidates feel it's about time
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
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Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
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'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
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Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
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Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals
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'Beaten to death': the grim toll of Ecuador's security crackdown
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Anthropic opens most powerful AI model to public with safeguards
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
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Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
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Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected
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Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
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Peru election chief tells AFP count could take two weeks
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Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive
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Italian Luca Parmitano to be first European to join an Artemis mission: NASA
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Scotland First Minister vows to help fans refused entry for World Cup in US
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Stocks slump as US tech rebound falters, oil dips below $90
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
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Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
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Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican
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Stocks turn lower as US tech rebound falters
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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free
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Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow
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Nintendo to remake classic 'Zelda' game 'Ocarina of Time'
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Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI
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Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo
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Appeals for calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls
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Afghan police disperse women's rights rally in Herat
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US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boost
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Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move
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At the start of 2020, the National Symphony Orchestra was planning its first international tour with conductor Gianandrea Noseda, and an epic Beethoven cycle to mark the 250th anniversary of the legendary composer's birth.
Intel sales hit record on chip demand as shortage lingers
Intel on Wednesday said 2021 was a record year for sales at the chip maker as it navigated unprecedented demand and supply chain constraints.
Isabel Allende: In Chile, the 'old fogeys' need to go
The "old fogeys" of Chilean politics must go, says Isabel Allende -- a stance that is true to form for the novelist, whose latest book "Violeta" is a sweeping epic depicting the transformation between past and present.
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Beatles fans won't be able to touch them, but they can soon get their virtual hands on personal memorabilia from John Lennon's son Julian in the form of NFTs.
Virtuoso keeps Afghan music alive despite Taliban ban
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Neymar Netflix series preview attracts streaming legions
A live preview for a Netflix documentary on Brazilian soccer star Neymar attracted more than 500,000 streaming views on Monday night in the South American nation.
Bollywood star cleared of obscenity charges over 2007 Richard Gere kiss
Indian actress Shilpa Shetty has been formally cleared of obscenity charges dating from when Hollywood star Richard Gere publicly kissed her at an AIDS awareness event 15 years ago.
Twitter suspends hundreds of accounts promoting Philippines' Marcos Jr
Twitter has suspended hundreds of accounts reportedly linked to supporters of Philippine presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr, which the social media giant said had violated its rules on manipulation and spam.
Long-lost slave ship and fake riot towns spotlight race at Sundance
From its last known slave ship to heavy police militarization in the Civil Rights era, the United States' deeply troubled history with racism is highlighted by several Sundance festival films this week.
Two comedians join in buying ferry that is 'a piece of New York'
A retired, hulking ferry of the iconic line linking Staten Island and Manhattan has been purchased by a group of investors who include popular American comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost.
Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to West dies in Vietnam
One of the world's most influential Buddhist monks, Thich Nhat Hanh, died in Vietnam Saturday at age 95, his Zen teaching organization said in a statement posted to the peace activist's Twitter account.
Rare Botticelli under the hammer in New York, one year after record sale price
A rare Botticelli painting depicting Jesus Christ will go up for auction on January 27 at Sotheby's in New York, a year after a record $92 million was paid for a work by the Italian Renaissance master.
'Bat Out of Hell' singer Meat Loaf dead at 74
US singer and actor Meat Loaf, famous for his "Bat Out of Hell" rock anthem, has died aged 74, according to a statement on Friday.
Indian 'eternal flame' in memory of war dead is extinguished
An "eternal flame" in memory of soldiers killed during the India-Pakistan War of 1971 at one of Delhi's most symbolic landmarks was put out Friday, 50 years after it was first lit.
Underwater lion dance at Malaysian aquarium ahead of Lunar New Year
With fish and turtles swimming around them, divers performed an underwater lion dance in a Malaysian aquarium on Friday, in a fresh take on the traditional Lunar New Year performance.
Ground-breaking film school gets down to work in Senegal
It's the tale of a boy who cheats on his fiancee -- one misdeed too many in a selfish life -- and in desperation turns to a genie for help.
Netflix stung by slowing subscriber growth
Netflix on Thursday reported cooling subscriber growth as fierce competition and the pandemic weigh heavy despite hits like "Squid Game" and "Money Heist."
Brazilian samba great Elza Soares dead at 91
Samba singer Elza Soares, often referred to as the Brazilian Tina Turner, died aged 91 in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, her press office said.
Ancient Afghan minaret in danger of 'collapse' after quakes
An 800-year-old minaret considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Afghanistan was damaged by two earthquakes this week and is in danger of collapse, an official has said.
'Yellowstone': from 'red state' to 'every state' TV hit
With its gun-totin' heroes, elegiac shots of rodeo horses and disparaging jokes about Californians, "Yellowstone" might appear to be a television show aimed squarely at America's conservative heartland.
'Hannibal' star Gaspard Ulliel dies at 37 after ski accident
French star Gaspard Ulliel, who played a young Hannibal Lecter and had a top role in a new Marvel TV series, died on Wednesday at 37 following a skiing accident, his family said.
Prince Andrew quits social media as US sex assault case looms
Queen Elizabeth II's second son Prince Andrew has deactivated his social media accounts, users said Wednesday, as he faces a US civil case for sexual assault.
Berlin filmfest to go forward in person as Covid surges
The Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, will take place next month as an in-person event, organisers confirmed Wednesday, just as the Omicron wave is expected to peak in Germany.
92-year-old Malawian music legend finds fame on TikTok
At 92, Giddes Chalamanda has no idea what TikTok is. He doesn't even own a smartphone.
Arabic oud icon seeks to 'change soul' of Iraq with music
Long uprooted from his native Iraq, Naseer Shamma, an icon of the Arabic oud, has returned home to help rekindle the flame of Iraqi music, snuffed out by decades of conflict.
Microsoft-Activision deal: Key things to know
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its big-ticket plans to buy US video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard, a record-smashing acquisition in the gaming sector.
Postponed Grammys move to Las Vegas, set for April 3
The Grammy music awards will be held in Las Vegas for the first time this April after being postponed because of the surge of Omicron-variant Covid-19 cases across the United States.
US artist and London gallery launch first exhibition on Fortnite
On a frosty morning in London's Hyde Park, onlookers aim their mobile phones at the top of the Serpentine Gallery.
Auction of Roman villa with Caravaggio mural draws no bids
A Roman villa housing the only mural by Caravaggio failed to find a bidder in an auction Tuesday sparked by a dispute between its heirs.
Prominent Greek artist Fassianos laid to rest
Greek painter Alekos Fassianos, one of the country's greatest 20th century artists, was laid to rest Tuesday at a funeral in an Athens suburb attended by the prime minister, senior officials and hundreds of mourners.
Pierre Cardin plans Paris comeback after founder's death
Luxury label Pierre Cardin is set to return to Paris Fashion Week in a bid to breathe new life into the brand, its new boss told AFP, just over a year after the death of its legendary founder.
UK freezes BBC funding for two years
The UK government came under fire on Monday for freezing the BBC licence fee, with critics accusing it of a politically motivated attack to save the prime minister's job.