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CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract
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Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks
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Britain's ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home: BBC
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Coach plots first South Africa World Cup win after Test triumph
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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit
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Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
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'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale
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Seahawks kid Cooper Kupp seeks new Super Bowl memories
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Thousands of Venezuelans march to demand Maduro's release
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AI, manipulated images falsely link some US politicians with Epstein
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Move on, says Trump as Epstein files trigger probe into British politician
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Arteta backs Arsenal to build on 'magical' place in League Cup final
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Evil Empire to underdogs: Patriots eye 7th Super Bowl
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UBS grilled on Capitol Hill over Nazi-era probe
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Guardiola 'hurt' by suffering caused in global conflicts
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Marseille do their work early to beat Rennes in French Cup
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Trump signs spending bill ending US government shutdown
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Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
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Leverkusen sink St Pauli to book spot in German Cup semis
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'We just need something positive' - Monks' peace walk across US draws large crowds
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Milan close gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna
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No US immigration agents at Super Bowl: security chief
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NASA Moon mission launch delayed to March after test
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Spain to seek social media ban for under-16s
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LIV Golf events to receive world ranking points: official
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US House passes spending bill ending government shutdown
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US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course
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UK police launching criminal probe into ex-envoy Mandelson
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US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
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Chomsky sympathized with Epstein over 'horrible' press treatment
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French prosecutors stick to demand for five-year ban for Le Pen
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Russia's economic growth slowed to 1% in 2025: Putin
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Bethell spins England to 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up
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Nagelsmann backs Ter Stegen for World Cup despite 'cruel' injury
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Homage or propaganda? Carnival parade stars Brazil's Lula
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EU must be 'less naive' in COP climate talks: French ministry
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Colombia's Petro meets Trump after months of tensions
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Air India inspects Boeing 787 fuel switches after grounding
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US envoy evokes transition to 'democratic' Venezuela
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Syria govt forces enter Qamishli under agreement with Kurds
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WHO wants $1 bn for world's worst health crises in 2026
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France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows
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US adversaries stoke Kirk conspiracy theories, researchers warn
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Jimmy Kimmel show yanked after government pressure on Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled from the air Wednesday hours after the US government threatened to cancel broadcasting licenses because of comments the host made about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel show off air 'indefinitely' after his Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, US network ABC said Wednesday.
Jimmy Kimmel show off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, US network ABC said.
ABC says Jimmy Kimmel off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, ABC said.
Cardi B expecting child with football player boyfriend Diggs
Rapper Cardi B is expecting a child with her American football player boyfriend Stefon Diggs, she said Wednesday, following weeks of rumors.
Decaying body found in US rapper's Tesla identified as teen girl
A dismembered corpse found rotting in an impounded Tesla registered to rising American rap star D4vd was that of a teenage girl, a US medical examiner has said.
Germany's Merz criticises festival for axing Israeli conductor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argued Wednesday that the "poison of antisemitism" was spreading as he criticised a Belgian festival's decision to axe a performance by a German orchestra with an Israeli conductor.
New York officials sink Times Square casino bid
A well-financed campaign to build a casino in the heart of New York's theater district collapsed Wednesday as a government-appointed panel voted down the proposal.
Park Chan-wook's murder comedy opens Asia's biggest film festival
Celebrated director Park Chan-wook's star-studded murder comedy "No Other Choice" opened Asia's biggest film festival Wednesday, which is launching its first fully-fledged competition lineup as South Korea projects its soft power worldwide.
Top music body says AI firms guilty of 'wilful' copyright theft
AI companies have sucked up the world's entire music catalogue and are guilty of "wilful, commercial-scale copyright infringement", a major music industry group told AFP.
TV writer Hagai Levi: boycott risks hitting Israel's critical voices
Acclaimed Tel Aviv-based TV screenwriter Hagai Levi says many artists like him want to leave Israel because of the Gaza war, fearing the consequences of a gathering cultural boycott of their country.
Park Chan-wook's murder comedy to open Asia's biggest film festival
Celebrated director Park Chan-wook's star-studded murder comedy will open Asia's biggest film festival Wednesday, which launches its first fully fledged competition lineup as South Korea projects its soft power worldwide.
Peru evacuates 1,400 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest
Peru evacuated some 1,400 tourists overnight from the train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, while about 900 others remained stranded Tuesday as protesters blocked the railway tracks, officials said.
Friends like these: NY to get 'Central Perk' cafe from beloved sitcom
Devotees of fan favorite "Friends" will soon be able to sip a cup of Joey in a Manhattan recreation of the "Central Perk" cafe made famous by the sitcom.
Redford's Sundance legacy hailed by filmmakers
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Redford's Sundance legacy 'beyond comprehension' for US filmmakers
Robert Redford was rarely spotted at Sundance in his final years, yet the late Hollywood legend forever looms large at the influential US movie festival he co-created.
Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner.
Downton Abbey auction of props and costumes smashes estimates
Props, costumes and other items from the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" sold for £1.7 million ($2.3 million) at a London auction, six times the pre-sale estimate, Bonhams revealed Tuesday.
Hollywood giants sue Chinese AI firm over copyright infringement
Top Hollywood studios filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement.
Robert Redford, Hollywood's golden boy with a Midas touch
With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday aged 89 was the eternal "Sundance Kid", a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera.
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great both in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died early on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.
Huge pot of Nigerian jollof rice sets Guinness record
Guinness World Records on Monday gave official recognition to Nigerian chef Hilda Baci in recognising her rice jollof, concocted in Lagos last Friday, as the world's largest ever.
US, China reach 'framework' deal on TikTok ownership
The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on Monday to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership.
US says 'framework' deal with China on TikTok ownership
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownerhip.