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Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban govt ban: UN
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Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China
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No World Series miracle for weary Rays
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North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles into East Sea
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Miami Heat earn first win of NBA season with Antetokounmpo
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Brewers catcher Contreras named World Series MVP
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Brewers beat Rays 4-1 to capture first World Series title
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Asian stock markets fluctuate after mixed tech results
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Philippine island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete
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Samsung logs record quarterly profits despite investor AI jitters
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Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires
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Miami stumble to draw against Cincinnati despite Suarez strike
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Trump accuses Alaska Democrats of fraud over same-name scandal
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Bangladesh scrambling as Ganges water treaty to expire
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Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 68
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England in peril with Rugby League World Cup semi spots at stake
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Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy
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Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico
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Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia
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EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit
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No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win
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Argentine football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return
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Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
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Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare
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Chelsea win as Bayern draw with Madrid in Women's Champions League
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as AC Milan, Juventus lose
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Kane watches as Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16
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Shares in Google owner Alphabet plummet on profit miss, ad slowdown
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Bayern boss Kompany out of hospital after meningeal irritation
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Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'
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Shares in Google owner Alphabet sink on profit miss, ad slowdown
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US stocks eye big tech earnings as Fed holds rates steady
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Chelsea win as Bayern and Madrid draw in Women's Champions League
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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite 'too high' inflation
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Made with munitions from the Falklands War, a 'Chalice of Peace' for the pope
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Rwanda cannot be blamed for what happens in DR Congo, FM says
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Pioneering US labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
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Inter leave it late again in Serie A as Bologna sink AC Milan
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Italian PM slams 'shameful' release of alleged protest organiser
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Bolsonaro's escape to the US: How it happened
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Hollywood producer Kennedy to head LA28 Olympic ceremony plans
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Russell calls on Scotland to 'kick on' and beat big teams
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Djokovic wins Basel opener to boost ATP Finals bid
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Airbus aims for record deliveries despite disappointing quarter
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US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
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Cuba wins UN vote against US embargo with weakest backing in 30 years
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Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker suspended over sex allegations
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Real Madrid, La Liga apology over Mbappe shows power of Chinese market
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Inglis and Carey put Australia in command of South Africa decider
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From Gaza to Ramallah, Palestinians see little hope in Israeli vote
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The first wave of 42,000 tickets for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest sold out within minutes on Wednesday, organisers said.
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Home-made hit "Monte Cristo" topped the nominations released Wednesday for the Cesars, France's version of the Oscars, followed closely by international awards season frontrunner "Emilia Perez".
Beyonce and the Grammys: a tense relationship again at a head
Beyonce is the most decorated artist in Grammys history, and her album releases have both triggered cultural earthquakes and reshaped music industry norms.
Hollywood cameo for Mexico's scrap merchant anthem
The jingle of itinerant scrap merchants has long been part of Mexico City's soul. Now it has made a cameo appearance in Hollywood in the Oscar-nominated narco-musical "Emilia Perez."
Chiuri delves into past for what could be last Dior fashion show
Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered what industry insiders say might be her last collection for Dior on Monday on the first day of Paris Haute Couture Week.
Japan's Fuji TV faces heat over sex allegations
Pressure grew Monday on Fuji Television over an alleged sexual assault by a celebrity presenter, with the Japanese broadcaster set to address media as criticism mounts from advertisers and the public.
'Neo-Dandies' and Trump fears at Paris Men's Fashion Week
Paris Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up Sunday, showcased Fall-Winter 2025-2026 collections that featured a revival of more elegant tailoring -- and fear about the return of Donald Trump.
Bob Dylan a contrast to 'narcissistic' modern stars, says biopic director
Bob Dylan's rich legacy of more than 50 albums is a counterpoint to "narcissistic" modern music focused on "me, me, me", the director of the recently released biopic about the singer told AFP.
Bamboo farm gets chopping for US zoo's hungry new pandas
On a snow-blanketed field in Virginia, a handful of workers were silent but for the groan of a chainsaw chopping through bamboo -- a delicacy for their furry clients down the road in the US capital of Washington.
Progressive politics and nepo 'babies': five Oscar takeaways
The Oscar nominations were unveiled Thursday, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" leading the charge on a whopping 13 nods.
Singer Chris Brown sues Warner Bros for $500 mn over documentary
Chris Brown has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros and others for making a "defamatory documentary" about his alleged sexual assault and other accusations, according to a lawyers' statement posted to the singer's Instagram.
Fire-hit Hollywood awaits Oscar nominees, with 'Emilia Perez' in front
This year's Oscar nominations will be unveiled Thursday in an announcement delayed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, with transgender cartel musical "Emilia Perez" expected to lead a highly competitive field.
Pharrell kicks off Paris Fashion week with Louvre show
Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre.
France's arch film provocateur Blier dies at 85
Veteran French film provocateur Bertrand Blier, who has died aged 85, made some of the country's biggest arthouse hits of the 1970s and 1980s, but is perhaps best known for unleashing the Gallic megastar Gerard Depardieu on the world.
Pharrell pursues Paris landmark takeovers with Louvre show
Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre in the evening.
Prince Harry's battle against Murdoch UK tabloids goes to trial
Prince Harry's hotly anticipated lawsuit trial against a British tabloid publisher alleging it carried out unlawful information gathering will start Tuesday, after years of legal wrangling during which dozens of other claimants settled.
Nepal's top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
Nepal's Supreme Court has scrapped controversial laws allowing hydropower and hotel projects in protected nature reserves, a lawyer said Thursday, calling it a win for the Himalayan republic's conservationists.
Brad Pitt isn't messaging you, rep warns, after adoring fan scammed
A representative for Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.
Prince William makes pub visit to meet fellow Aston Villa fans
Prince William dropped into a pub to share a drink with a group of fellow Aston Villa fans ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday.
Queen was not told aide was Soviet spy for years, UK records show
Queen Elizabeth II was not told officially for nearly a decade that one of her most senior courtiers had admitted he was a Soviet spy, newly declassified British files revealed Tuesday.
'Persepolis' author refuses French award over Iran 'hypocrisy'
French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film "Persopolis", has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
A descendant of one of Jack the Ripper's victims has demanded a new inquest into one of history's most notorious serial killers, after DNA evidence suggested the murderer was a Polish barber.
Scramble to shelter animals from Los Angeles wildfires
When wildfires roared to life around Los Angeles, Janell Gruss had to leave immediately. But as the manager of a stable with 25 horses and other animals, she knew it was going to be complicated.
Germany reports foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo
Germany on Friday registered three cases of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo on a farm near Berlin, the country's first reported cases of the livestock disease since 1988.
Paris Hilton among celebrities to lose homes in LA fires
Film and television stars are among hundreds of people who have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged parts of the world's showbiz capital.
Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires, lose houses as Hollywood events scrapped
A-list actors, musicians and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by deadly wildfires in Los Angeles Wednesday, as the entertainment industry screeched to a halt.
Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires as Hollywood events scrapped
A-list actors, musicians and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by terrifying wildfires tearing through Los Angeles on Wednesday.
'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations
Hit musical "Wicked" topped the nominations Wednesday for the influential Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are key to Oscars glory, while Golden Globes darling "The Brutalist" only got one nod and "Maria" star Angelina Jolie was shut out.
Celebrities forced to flee Los Angeles blazes
World-famous actors, musicians and celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by terrifying wildfires tearing through Los Angeles on Wednesday.
UK's Catherine turns 43 hoping for better year
Catherine, Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday on Thursday, seeking to turn the page on a turbulent year which saw her retreat from public life to fight cancer.
Former US president Carter lies in state after somber Washington procession
The body of late US president Jimmy Carter was transferred Tuesday in a grand and solemn military ceremony to the US Capitol, where it will lie in state until a national funeral later this week.
Japan actor fired from beer ad after drunken escapade
A popular Japanese actor hired to be the wholesome face of a low-alcohol beer has been fired after getting drunk and breaking into his neighbour's home, officials said.