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Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on the joys of filming 'MobLand'
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'Now or Never': Ethiopia influencers push for Eritrea invasion
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S.African activists push back on data centre rush
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Mbappe furore rages on in China, but Mao comments censored
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Judges set to rule on Australian mushroom killer's appeal
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Billionaire Ambani's Jio jumps 21% in market debut after record India IPO
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Syria reopens Jordan border crossing after mending ties
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Rays win thriller to thwart Brewers in World Series
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Cyclone Arnab lashes India coast, no deaths reported
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Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons
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Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
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Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore
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Tech stocks soar as SK hynix adds to rising AI confidence
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Billionaire Ambani's Jio to debut after record India IPO
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Sri Lanka's Tamil farmers fight to reclaim land after civil war
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UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb
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Afghans compete for jobs, homes as millions return
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Anthropic's record IPO faces some big questions
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'They don't care about us': Trump food aid cuts leave Americans struggling and angry
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US Fed expected to hold rates steady ahead of key midterm elections
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Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harms
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Can this Latin Grammy-winner help Democrats win back Congress?
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French Senate passes bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
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Tuvalu has 'limited' power to halt its fossil fuel investments: NZ govt papers seen by AFP
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India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
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Palestinian activist Khalil returns to Columbia after US detention
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In tight Israel vote, both camps hold out cautious hope
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Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules
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AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%
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French Senate weighs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage
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Youths testify about 'despair' in unprecedented Canadian climate trial
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'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood
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Syria, Jordan agree to mend ties after deadly strike
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Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
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Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup
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Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career
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Last-gasp Sabitzer strike sends Dortmund past Bremen in German Cup
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after election loss
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Rights groups reject Emirati diplomat for UN top job
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'Faerie' nights: 'ACOTAR' fans finally get their book
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Flavio Bolsonaro headed to US after Brazil election defeat: US media
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American woman convicted of getting military training from Islamic State
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Alcaraz and Zverev win Vienna openers
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Israel opposition holds narrow edge over Netanyahu in first projections
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Tech firms gain ahead of Fed decision, results from AI giants
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Floriani hits maiden goal as Lazio go top
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Syria condemns deadly Jordan strikes as 'unacceptable violation'
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Trump set to drastically loosen oil and gas sector's methane rules
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England's Fin Smith in race against time to face Australia
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Kenyans ridicule 'hideous' statue of Olympic star Kipyegon
Kenyans poured scorn and ridicule Thursday on a statue they said depicted Olympic running icon Faith Kipyegon, among several erected in the world-renowned running hub of Eldoret to fete the nation's victorious Olympians.
CAS reject Indian wrestler Phogat's Olympic appeal
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Three arrested, fourth wanted after teen star Yamal's father stabbed
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Australia make five changes for second Springboks Test
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Australian Olympic Committee slams 'vexatious' Raygun claims
The Australian Olympic Committee on Thursday decried what it said was a "vexatious, misleading and bullying" petition targeting Paris breakdancing sensation Raygun.
Robertson demands 'redemption' from All Blacks pack against Pumas
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Mbappe bolsters stellar Real Madrid's La Liga title defence
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Starlet Yamal offers Barca hope ahead of daunting Liga challenge
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PSG keep low profile while preparing for life without Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain are beginning a new era following the departure of Kylian Mbappe and the reigning French champions have so far kept a low profile as they prepare for life without the superstar forward.
Sinner, Swiatek survive challenges from Cincinnati qualifiers
Cincinnati Masters top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both secured opening triumphs Wednesday over qualifiers, with Swiatek forced to escape an attempted second-round ambush by France's Varvara Gracheva.
'Internal pressure' the spur as England Women bid to end Rugby World Cup drought
England Women's head coach John Mitchell has insisted the expectations surrounding his squad are as nothing compared to the "internal pressure" driving the team ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Five key talking points as La Liga kicks off
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DeChambeau aims for 57 and lower in LIV return to Greenbrier
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Man Utd kick off Premier League season before Man City face new-look Chelsea
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All Blacks make four changes for second Pumas Test
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Mbappe strikes on debut as Madrid beat Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup
Kylian Mbappe struck on his Real Madrid debut to help his new side claim a record sixth UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday in Warsaw.
Scheffler shows off gold as McIlroy tries to flip script
Scottie Scheffler was showing off his Olympic gold medal on Wednesday and preparing to chase a first PGA Tour playoff title, while Rory McIlroy hopes to "flip the script" on a heartbreaking year in the next few weeks.
Mbappe scores on Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored on his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday, putting Carlo Ancelotti's side 2-0 up.
Sinner survives challenge from Cincinnati qualifier
Jannik Sinner fought off eight break points as the top seed began the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-4, 7-5 triumph over US qualifier Alex Michelsen on Wednesday.
Mbappe to make Real Madrid debut as starter in UEFA Super Cup
Kylian Mbappe will make his long-awaited Real Madrid debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on Wednesday, with coach Carlo Ancelotti naming him in the starting line-up.
England women face tougher autumn schedule than at rugby World Cup: coach
England Women's head coach John Mitchell believes his side face a tougher upcoming autumn campaign than the task that awaits them in trying to win next year's Rugby World Cup.
Szczesny tipped to join Saudi club after Juventus exit
Wojciech Szczesny has left Serie A giants Juventus after seven years, the Italian club said Wednesday, with reports the Polish goalkeeper is set to join a club in Saudi Arabia.
Rookie Pieterse wins stage four of women's Tour de France
Rookie road rider Puck Pieterse clung on to win stage four of the women's Tour de France at Liege on Wednesday with Demi Vollering taking second in a photo finish to conserve the yellow jersey.
French Olympic athlete Kounta suspended for inciting hatred on social media
French sprinter Muhammad Abdallah Kounta, who competed for France at the Paris Olympics, was suspended by the national federation on Wednesday for publishing comments inciting hatred on social media.
Dutch international Blind announces retirement
Former Manchester United and Bayern Munich defender Daley Blind announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday after 108 caps for the Netherlands, making way for a "talented new generation."
Mbappe set for long-awaited Real Madrid debut in UEFA Super Cup
Kylian Mbappe is set to finally make his debut for Real Madrid when the European champions take on Europa League winners Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw later on Wednesday.
Philippines holds victory parade for two-gold Olympic gymnast Yulo
Thousands of shrieking fans jammed the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on Wednesday in a celebratory homecoming parade for Paris Olympics double gold medallist Carlos Yulo.
Aussie Olympians defend scorned breakdancer 'Raygun'
Australia's Olympians returned home Wednesday and mounted a resolute defence of their breakdancing colleague against "awful" critics, comics and keyboard warriors.
Ligue 1 begins post-Mbappe era further weakened after TV rights fiasco
While France basks in the glow of the dazzling Paris Olympics, French football is trying to shake off a hangover from its own disastrous summer as the first Ligue 1 season of the post-Kylian Mbappe era begins this weekend.
Five talking points in the new Premier League season
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'Short memory' the key to success for Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka detailed her current tennis philosophy on Tuesday, with the three-time Cincinnati Masters semi-finalist revealing she's quick to forget about her losses.