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Economic losses from natural disasters fall to $100 bn in first half of 2026: Swiss Re
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Ukraine says Russia fired N. Korean missiles in deadly attack
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Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132
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Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
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Singapore says AI-related demand lifting economy
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Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino
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Demeter Tactical Investments (ME) Limited bolsters governance with two board appointments
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Charity races to raise millions to buy historic English estate
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Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 9, wounds dozens
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Hungary parliament to elect Orban-critic judge as president
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Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires
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Wallabies lock Amatosero given three-match ban for Japan red card
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Swiatek dominates Shnaider to set up Toronto semi with Svitolina
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Swiatek races into Toronto semis as Svitolina battles through
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Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
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'Big Four' bowlers back as ageing Australia begin gruelling run
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One year after Putin-Trump summit, 'spirit of Anchorage' dissipated
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AI's hunger for power sparks US private gas plant boom
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Farage vs Count Binface: What to know about UK snap poll
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Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhood
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Torment of Afghan fathers as daughters deprived of education
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Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after influx
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Return of displaced Syrian Kurds to hometown suspended after violence
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Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 111
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Swiatek races past Shnaider into Toronto semi-finals
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Rain postponements wreck Montreal Masters schedule
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Power to Hydrogen Delivers First-of-a-Kind Industrial-Scale AEM Electrolyzer to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges
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Meta pushes global AI vision amid race with OpenAI, Anthropic and China
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Notts Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner - reports
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US judge ends graft case against India's Adani
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Koech gets three-year ban, stripped of US 1,500m title
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Anderson retires after 10 MLB seasons after 'too much pain'
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Sensational Ingebrigtsen back with more European gold
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Colombia in state of emergency as quake kills 111
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'A scare': Brazil player leaps into tunnel in joy over goal
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Britain's Amy Hunt wins European women's 100m gold
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USA Swimming CFO Hilliard arrested for alleged theft
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Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule
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Trump insists Netanyahu relationship 'very good' despite Gaza rift
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Global stocks mixed while oil prices jump on Hormuz
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Ingebrigtsen delivers masterclass for seventh European athletics gold
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Turkey MPs back historic law on reintegrating Kurdish militants
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Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111
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'Dreams disappear' as Gaza students await evacuation to Italy
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Golden relay double for Britain at Europeans as Marchand takes silver
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Third European gold for Schilder in women's shot put
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Barcelona's Araujo heads to Liverpool on loan
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Golden relay double for Britain at Europeans as Marchand settles for silver
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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins 30 years after rapper's death
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US had hottest month on record in July
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French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77: family to AFP
French film star Nathalie Baye, a multi-Cesar Award winner who starred in Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me if You Can," has died at the age of 77, her family told AFP on Saturday.
China sex toy makers cautiously embrace AI wave
Erotic chatbots, video-synced and voice-activated devices mesmerised visitors at a sex toy expo in Shanghai this weekend, as China's adult product firms join the global AI craze.
Japanese fans gather to welcome BTS on world tour
Tens of thousands of excited fans gathered at a landmark Tokyo stadium Friday to watch K-pop megastars BTS, in concert outside South Korea for the first time on their new world tour.
Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska's typewriter, photographs go on display
An old Smith Corona typewriter, letters from literary contemporaries and photographs are part of the items spanning the life of renowned Mexican writer and journalist Elena Poniatowska to go on display this week in Mexico City.
Russia trains teenage influencers to churn out pro-war content
Russia is trying to produce more pro-war influencers through content creation camps, training teenagers to spread the Kremlin's hardline, anti-West narrative to the next generation.
'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans
The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence.
Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn
Victoria Beckham said Thursday she and her husband David have always sought to "protect" their children, months after eldest son Brooklyn attacked his famous parents in an explosive social media rant.
Netflix shares dive as revenue barely beats expectations
Netflix shares plummeted more than 8 percent on Thursday as the TV streaming titan reported quarterly revenue of $12.25 billion, which slightly topped expectations.
Cruise control: 'Top Gun 3' officially in the works
If you still feel the need for speed, Paramount Pictures has good news for you -- "Top Gun 3" is officially happening, with Tom Cruise back as daring pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
Lana Del Rey takes on Bond with new game title track
Lana Del Rey has joined an exclusive club of pop greats by voicing a new theme song for James Bond -- albeit for the fictional British superspy's video game incarnation in the upcoming "007: First Light".
'There's more truth than fiction,' Spielberg says of 'Disclosure Day'
Famed US director Steven Spielberg offered a sneak peek of his upcoming film "Disclosure Day" Wednesday, his latest movie about aliens and humanity since he first tapped into the genre 50 years ago.
India's 'Maharaja in Denims' stakes claim in AI film race
Many filmmakers fear the existential threat of artificial intelligence, but in India the race is on to produce the first hit Bollywood feature generated by the technology.
'Beef' tackles generational conflicts in season 2: creator
After winning awards for his groundbreaking dark comedy, "Beef", creator Lee Sung Jing looked long and hard for the premise for a second season, but nothing seemed to work.
'Beef 2' tackles generational conflicts in second season: creator
After winning awards for his groundbreaking dark comedy, "Beef", creator Lee Sung Jing looked long and hard for the premise for a second season, but nothing seemed to work.
Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
A US jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, violating federal and state antitrust laws, according to California's attorney general.
Bonjour! 'The White Lotus' starts filming season 4 in France: HBO
The highly anticipated fourth season of "The White Lotus" has begun filming on the French Riviera, HBO announced Wednesday, with a cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter and Steve Coogan.
New tools rescue old art at Madrid's Prado museum
In a quiet space secluded from the throngs of daily visitors to Madrid's Prado art museum, a team of experts perpetuate an ancient tradition of restoring centuries-old European cultural treasures.
Tom Cruise shares sneak peek of Inarritu comedy 'Digger' at CinemaCon
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise and Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu thrilled CinemaCon attendees on Tuesday with a sneak peek of their comedy "Digger," one of the releases highlighted by Warner Bros. at the Las Vegas industry convention.
Capcom looks to extend 'golden age' with sci-fi action game 'Pragmata'
Japanese game studio Capcom is taking a big science fiction swing this week with moon-bound action title "Pragmata", juiced by the success of hit franchises like "Resident Evil".
Cinema owners welcome back an old friend as Godzilla sequel unveiled
Japan's most famous monster thundered into CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday as theater-owners got their first look at "Godzilla Minus Zero," which sees the creature rampage through New York.
S.Africa returns stolen human remains, sacred carving to Zimbabwe
South Africa on Tuesday handed back to Zimbabwe ancestral human remains and a centuries-old stone carving of its sacred national emblem, the Zimbabwe bird, stolen more than 100 years ago during the colonial era.
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
France's interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Marseille in June due to his antisemitic remarks, a source close to the minister told AFP on Tuesday.
Oasis, Phil Collins and Luther Vandross among Rock Hall inductees
Dad rocker Phil Collins and reformed Britpop princes Oasis led the 2026 class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees who were announced on live US television on Monday.
Inside the fireproof vault housing US movie history
Once upon a time in the golden days of Hollywood, the movies were bigger, the stars brighter and the celluloid they were filmed on was, well, explosive.
Satisfaction as Rolling Stones drop track under Cockroaches name
The Rolling Stones have mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches, further fueling speculation the British rockers are poised to drop a 25th studio album.
Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut
Brazilian singer Luisa Sonza brought her newly released album "Brutal Paraiso" to Coachella this weekend in a performance she described as "a unique experience."
Karol G to dance her 'Tropicoqueta' at Coachella
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G is set to turn up the heat in the California desert even further on Sunday with a performance capping the Coachella music festival's first weekend.
Galactic 'Super Mario' rules N. America box office for second week
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Justin Bieber reconnects with fans on Coachella's second day
With a minimalist set and a trip through his musical past, pop superstar Justin Bieber returned to the stage on Saturday night to headline the second day of Coachella.
Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, whose voice defined Bollywood music through the 1970s and 80s, died Sunday in Mumbai aged 92, her family said.
Imagine Dragons frontman chases childhood video game dream
A childhood dream of making video games is becoming a reality this week for Imagine Dragons' singer Dan Reynolds, as his company's debut title "Last Flag" is released Tuesday.
Justin Bieber fans flood Coachella festival for headlining show
"Beliebers" were celebrating the return of pop superstar Justin Bieber on Saturday, ahead of his return to major stages with a headlining appearance on the second day of the Coachella music festival.