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US LGBTQ community mourns 'diva' Dolly Parton
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Australian police hunt thieves in $250,000 oyster heist
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England bid to banish booze woes as Pakistan seek self-respect
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Coordinated attacks: Thailand's southern insurgency flares
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High quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League
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Asian Games chiefs hold talks as participant numbers balloon
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Stocks edge higher as oil drops on fresh Mideast hopes
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Too small for fries: drought shrinks Belgian potatoes
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Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring
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Drought-hit Danube gives way to fossil hunt in Bulgaria
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Five things to know about Anthropic ahead of Wall Street debut
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Julia Curlee, CIA officer fired by White House for being transgender
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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
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Fave or flop? A guide to gauging video game success
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Instagram chief admits touting teen safety tool while omitting it was barely used
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Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finals
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'Final Fantasy', 'The Witcher' in spotlight at Europe gaming bash
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Mark Carney, the former central banker who said 'no' to Trump
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Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight
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Segner out of South Africa tour as New Zealand injuries pile up
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Trump raises prospect of demolishing iconic Kennedy Center
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Meta knew teen safety tools were ineffective, witnesses testify
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PGA Tour to end in two-week matchplay showdown from 2028: CEO
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Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles
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United States of Dolly: how a country queen bridged America's divide
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Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year
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PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
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Dolly Parton: quotes on life, love and music
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Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry
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Brazil fines TikTok $30 mn in 'powerful signal' over child safety
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Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Johannesburg Lions
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Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options
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Ukrainians seeking beauty in a bomb-scarred city
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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
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Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queen
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Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
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US robotaxi firm Waymo plans to launch in Germany
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Volkswagen workers boo boss during speech on job cuts
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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football
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Djokovic, Sabalenka tumble out of US Open mixed doubles
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Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
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CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow: US media
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'Shocking' book about Putin's private life wins French literary prize
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Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
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Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph
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'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride to Dutch football
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Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods
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Canada unveils counter tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods
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Volkswagen boss braces German workers for more job cuts
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Spain moves to speed up return of migrants stranded in Ceuta
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Inside the wood-panelled auditorium of one of Tokyo's most prestigious concert halls, 24-year-old Kiwa Usami presses just one index finger to the piano and summons the colossal swells of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, accompanied by an orchestra and choir.
What to know about Milei's bid to liberalize Argentina's economy
Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei this week unleashed a mega-decree to change or scrap 366 economic rules in a country accustomed to heavy government intervention in the market.
Chinese EV automaker BYD to build car factory in Hungary
China's top electric automaker BYD will build a car factory in Hungary, the company said Friday, as it pushes forward with plans for expansion into Europe despite growing concerns around fair competition.
Cummins to pay $1.67 bn to settle engine emission control claims
US engine maker Cummins Inc has agreed to pay $1.67 billion to settle claims it installed devices to defeat emissions controls in hundreds of thousands of pickup truck engines, the Justice Department said Friday.
Key US inflation gauge cools in November as rate cut looms
A measure of inflation favored by the US Federal Reserve weakened in November on lower energy prices, government data showed Friday, providing further reassurance to policymakers keen to rein in price increases.
US starts targeting banks that help Russian war in Ukraine
The United States said Friday it will impose sanctions on foreign banks that support Russia's war in Ukraine, in a new bid to exert pressure on Moscow as it diversifies from the West to China.
US new home sales slow more than expected in November
Sales of new US homes cooled more than anticipated in November, slipping to the lowest level in a year, according to government data released Friday.
Stock markets rise before Christmas break as inflation cools
US and European stock markets mostly advanced Friday before the Christmas break as data showed US inflation cooled last month, raising hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year.
French caviar farms look forward to EU label of origin
At a French caviar factory this week, a worker used tiny pliers to carefully line up black sturgeon fish eggs against a ruler.
Cocaine market sees new players, bananas and Amazon submarines: report
The global cocaine market is changing.
Zambia president blames private creditors for debt deal delays
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday blamed private creditors for holding up a long-sought debt restructuring deal for the first African nation to default after the Covid pandemic.
Eurostar trains resume after surprise Channel tunnel strike
High-speed trains running the Channel Tunnel resumed service on Friday after French unions ended a wildcat strike that had stranded vacationers and held up freight just days before Christmas.
War pushing Gaza to famine, UN warns
The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations warned ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire.
UK economy shrinks before election year
Britain's economy unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter and flatlined in the previous three months, official data showed Friday, raising fears of a recession before an election due next year.
Missing UK teen found in France returned for better 'future'
A UK teen who resurfaced in France six years after going missing, has told a newspaper that he decided to return to Britain because he wanted a better future.
Asian markets mixed as rate hopes offset by China gaming move
Asian markets were mixed Friday as the euphoria over an expected flurry of US interest rate cuts next year was offset by a tech-led plunge in Hong Kong after China unveiled fresh plans to restrict online gaming.
Prices bite into Greek Christmas even as economy improves
Greece's traditional Christmas sweets made of icing sugar, honey and powdered almonds tantalise shoppers ahead of the festive season as they do every year.
'Pooper' figures star in nativity scenes in Spain
Look closely at a nativity scene in Spain's Catalonia region and you will likely spot an unusual figure -- a peasant with his pants down and doing his business in the holy scene.
Channel Tunnel reopens after end of surprise pre-Christmas strike
High-speed trains running the Channel Tunnel will resume service on Friday after French unions ended a wildcat strike that had stranded holidaygoers and held up freight just days before Christmas.
UN Security Council to vote on Gaza aid as famine fears mount
The United Nations Security Council was expected to vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to Gaza, as the world body warned the Israel-Hamas war was pushing the Palestinian territory towards famine.
Singaporean artisan family keeps religious effigy art alive
Tan Chwee Lian picks up a small paddle, her finger resting on a groove worn into the wood over 70 years of making Buddhist and Taoist deities in her shop, one of the last of its kind in Singapore.
Japan's hand-forged knives a slice of samurai metallurgy
Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried by samurai.
No jingle in Argentine pockets as economic grinch ruins Christmas
Cecilia Rojas has scoured shops across greater Buenos Aires to find an affordable gift for her children this Christmas, which is set to be a gloomy affair as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades.
Nike shares tumble as it cuts costs amid 'softer' outlook
Nike promised up to $2 billion in cost savings Thursday involving job cuts and greater use of automation as it eyes "softer" sales in the coming period.
Nike shares tumble as it cut costs amid 'softer' outlook
Nike promised up to $2 billion in cost savings Thursday involving job cuts and greater use of automation as it eyes "softer" sales in the coming period.
US Steel, Nippon Steel seek US security review of takeover deal
US Steel Corp and its potential buyer Nippon Steel of Japan are requesting a federal review of their proposed deal following congressional criticism that the transaction threatens US national security, US Steel said Thursday.
French unions announce end of Channel tunnel strike
French unions on Thursday announced the end of a wildcat strike that paralysed train travel through the Channel tunnel between France and Britain, saying the route would reopen shortly.
French city makes public transport free for residents
The French city of Montpellier on Thursday became the latest European metropolis to allow all its residents to ride public transport for free.
Angola departure a blow for OPEC+ as cartel tensions rise
Angola's departure from OPEC exposes the tensions with the oil cartel as it seeks to cut output to maintain prices just as the United States ramps up production.
UEFA suffers court defeat, but Super League finds few fans
Europe's top court dealt football governing body UEFA a scything legal tackle on Thursday, but an attempt by rival Super League promoters to kick off a new competition met a solid defensive wall of clubs and fans.
Wildcat Channel tunnel strike blocks France-UK train travel
A strike by workers operating the Channel tunnel blocked train travel Thursday between Britain and France, leaving thousands of pre-Christmas travellers as well as freight traffic stranded.
UK and Switzerland seal financial services deal
Britain and Switzerland unveiled a post-Brexit financial services agreement on Thursday, aimed at making it easier for corporate and wealthy people in both countries to do business together.