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China's premier vows to expand global 'trade pie': state media
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Belgium commemorates Brussels attacks 10 years on
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Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25 percent as war bites
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Rights groups fear use of arrest to stifle free speech in Pakistan
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Iranian missiles sow panic, destruction in Israeli towns
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Damaged Russian tanker to be towed to Libya: state-owned company
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, LeBron breaks NBA appearance record
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Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
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James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller
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BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label
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US-China 'Board of Trade' may help ties but experts flag market worries
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel
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Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open
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Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
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Shai hits 40 as Thunder win despite NBA melee with four ejected
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Records shattered as US heatwave moves eastward
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Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100
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LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played
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'Perfect' PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1
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Japan coach says Asian Cup crown 'well-deserved' for inspirational team
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PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1
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Milan move to within five points of Serie A leaders Inter
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Duplantis masterclass as Kerr and record-setter Ehammer shine
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Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss
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Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint
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Sweden's Duplantis wins fourth world indoor pole vault title
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Iran missile hits Israeli town home to nuclear site after Natanz strike
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Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
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WHO sends first overland convoy from emergencies hub to Beirut
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Everton rub salt in Chelsea wounds as Champions League race tightens
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Coach Mignoni returns but Toulon crash to Stade Francais
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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia inquiry, dead at 81
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Sinner and Pegula advance to third round at Miami Open
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Britain's Kerr outsprints Hocker for world indoor 3,000m gold
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Kane backs Tuchel's call to rest him from England friendly
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NBA fines 76ers' Drummond, Magic's Suggs $25,000 each
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Switzerland's Ehammer sets indoor heptathlon world record
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Pogacar 'relieved' by Milan-San Remo triumph, gunning to complete Monument set
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Kenya, Uganda double down on rail extension burdened by Chinese debt
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World Athletics decision to hand Asia two world indoors 'strategic' - Coe
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Trump threatens to use ICE agents for airport security control
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Kane moves closer to goals record as Bayern sink Union
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Pogacar ends long wait for Milan-San Remo glory after edging epic
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Brighton's Welbeck dents Liverpool's Champions League hopes
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US says 'took out' Iran base threatening blocked Hormuz oil route
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Di Giannantonio takes Brazil MotoGP pole ahead of Bezzecchi, Marquez
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Welbeck scores twice to dent Liverpool's top-five hopes
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Pirovano wins World Cup downhill title, Aicher puts pressure on Shiffrin
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Doroshchuk wins Ukraine's second world indoor gold, Hodgkinson and Alfred coast
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K-pop kings BTS stun Seoul in '2.0' comeback concert
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Hollywood stars jetted into Cannes on Tuesday as the world's most famous film festival gets under way in dramatic circumstances, including a fugitive director's daring escape from Iran, and a looming cloud of fresh #MeToo allegations.
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US to raise concerns at first AI talks with China
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Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns to hero's welcome
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Legendary B-movie producer Roger Corman dies
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French Miss Africa contests proudly celebrate dual cultures in Paris
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New York gears up for major Spring auctions after soft 2023
New York's major auction houses were preparing for the start of their all-important Spring sales on Monday even as Christie's came under a cyberattack that affected its website.
In Tel Aviv, Eurovision fans hope world shows Israel some love
Eurovision fans gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday to watch the show taking place in Sweden on big screens said they were hoping voters would finally show Israel some love.
Ireland's Eurovision entry accuses Israeli broadcaster of rule break
Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entry Bambie Thug on Saturday accused the Israeli broadcaster, Kan, of a rule break.
Ireland's Eurovision entry shares cryptic post ahead of final
Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entry Bambie Thug on Saturday said a "situation" that required "urgent attention" from show organisers had led to them missing the dress rehearsal ahead of the final in Sweden.
Swedish police probe 'intimidation' at Eurovision
Swedish police said Saturday they had launched a probe into alleged intimidation at Eurovision after the Dutch contestant was mysteriously pulled from rehearsals on the eve of the final.
Eurovision in Gaza's shadow as Israel competes in final
The Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday with thousands of protesters expected to culminate a week of tensions surrounding Israel's participation during the Gaza war.
Zendaya: a superstar, not a challenger
From film to fashion, former teen actor Zendaya has emerged as one of the few bona fide A-list superstars of her generation, thanks to a stunning recent run of hits on both the screen and the red carpet.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson placed under conservatorship
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has been placed under a conservatorship by a Los Angeles judge, following his struggles with dementia and the recent loss of his wife.
The Palestinian who almost represented Iceland at Eurovision
Jerusalem native Bashar Murad was determined to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, but with no option to represent Palestinians, he opted to try his luck singing for Iceland.
Eurovision draws street protests calling for Israel's ejection
Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, marched through the streets of Malmo, Sweden Thursday to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision, an AFP journalist observed.
Taylor Swift fever grips Paris at start of Europe tour
Taylor Swift-fever struck Paris on Thursday as the highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe with fans excited to hear songs from her latest album performed live for the first time.
Cate Blanchett to be honoured at San Sebastian film festival
Australian actor Cate Blanchett will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's San Sebastian film festival in September, organisers said Thursday.
Swift and Beyonce show the lucrative pop-fashion liaison
The return of mega-concerts since the Covid-19 pandemic, with Beyonce and Taylor Swift leading the way, has highlighted the lucrative links between fashion brands and pop stars.
Taylor Swift European dates kick off in Paris
The highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe on Thursday as Taylor Swift kicked off her European dates with four nights in Paris.
Moscow children celebrate 'victory' amid patriotic education drive
Outside Moscow's patriotic Victory Museum, 11-year-old Saveliy beamed with excitement: "I've seen real machine guns!".
Olympic flame arrives on French soil for Paris Games
The Olympic flame arrived on French soil on Wednesday at the port of Marseille on board a 19th century ship in front of 150,000 spectators for a ceremony that posed a first major test for organisers ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.
Remastered Beatles movie 'Let It Be' gets long-awaited re-release
"Let it Be", the documentary film about The Beatles released just after the band's break up in 1970, hit screens again on Wednesday -- the first time it has been legally available in over 50 years.
What a feet: Viral Dutch artist paints 10 pictures at once
Two paintbrushes between the toes, two in her hands, and fierce concentration etched on her face, Dutch artist Rajacenna van Dam is crafting 10 paintings at the same time.
Europe's 'Swifties' await icon with open arms
When a pair of "Swifties" in The Netherlands tried to get a local Taylor Swift fan night going two years ago, club owners turned up their noses -- doubting the US megastar would be a hit with the hip crowd.
Security guard shot outside Drake's home in Toronto
Police in Toronto were investigating a pre-dawn shooting on Tuesday at the sprawling estate of superstar rapper Drake, located in one of Canada's most exclusive neighborhoods.
Flat-out: Hirscher boosts skiing in mountainless Netherlands
The mercury hits six degrees below freezing and the snow crunches underfoot as the ski-school kids carve down the piste towards the button lift. Yet many of them have never seen a mountain.
Star dog Messi will interview stars on Cannes red carpet
Messi, star of Oscar-winning movie "Anatomy of a Fall", which won the top prize at Cannes last year, will return to the festival next week as a red-carpet interviewer to the stars.
Courtnae Paul, the S.African chasing Olympic breakdancing glory
Moonwalking into the centre of a colourful gladiator-like stage, South African breakdancer Courtnae Paul warms up a Johannesburg crowd with jazzy bobs and a contagious smile.
Hummingbirds and hooves take over the red carpet at Met Gala
From Bad Bunny's Tudor-inspired hat and shoes resembling cloven hooves to the hummingbird perched delicately on Zendaya's neck, the hosts set the tone at fashion's biggest night -- the annual Met Gala in New York.
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
The war in Gaza featured prominently in Monday's Pulitzer Prizes, which included a special citation for journalists covering the Israel-Hamas conflict.