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James McAvoy brings new film 'Faith' to Toronto fest
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Rennes beat Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1
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Faultless Duplantis, hungry Ingebrigtsen shine at inaugural Ultimate
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Duplantis delivers masterclass for Ultimate pole vault win
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Roblox to launch wallet to pay creators faster and will allow off-platform gaming
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Weapons, spyware and AI scams: Anthropic exposes Claude misuse
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Springboks wary of new-look All Blacks in Baltimore test
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Gary Oldman hopes Jack Lowden is the new James Bond
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Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles for career Grand Slam together
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Six-stop race is best on tyre-shredding Madrid track says Russell
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Verstappen unimpressed with new Madrid street track
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Prosecutors seek up to 10 years prison over violent burglary of Donnarumma
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Razaullah heroics deny England quickfire win in 3rd Test against Pakistan
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Solheim Cup on a knife-edge after Korda record
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Masks banned at planned UK protests: police
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Corruption probe targets Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro
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Antonelli on top ahead of Ferraris in Madrid practice
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New No.1 Rybakina out to thwart Sabalenka US Open three-peat bid
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Dance Fitness Tempe Announces Expansion of Accessible Digital Movement Programs
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US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
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Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
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'That's why we fight': Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflict
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Argentina's Dirty War rears its head in Venice film
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Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol
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'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice
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De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future
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UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying
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Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe
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Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia -- and US leaders
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England dismiss Pakistan's Masood to close on victory in 3rd Test
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Egyptian teenager Abdelkarim to extend Barca deal to 2030
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Oil prices, US inflation stoke Fed hike worries
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Macau to hold closed-door trial in first national security case
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Free-scoring Chelsea must tighten up, says Alonso
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Philippines recovers 30 bodies from ferry after blaze
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US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations
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Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia
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United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe
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Russell edges Antonelli in accident-free opening practice in Madrid
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New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
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Sweden's outgoing PM wants to 'make Sweden great again'
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Yemen's Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping
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Fenced off: Thailand builds border wall after Cambodia clashes
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Russia rolls out long-delayed 5G, but not for iPhones
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Pakistan's Masood frustrates England's victory push in 3rd Test
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province
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Revitalised Isak in a 'good place' at Liverpool: Iraola
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Trump 'pardons' jailed US election denier
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Grieving families of Air India crash victims await answers
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Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years for fraud
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US Treasury chief seeks looser regulation at financial stability panel
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled key changes Thursday to a high-level panel on financial stability, putting more emphasis on economic growth and reduced regulation.
UN demands probe after attack on Myanmar hospital
The United Nations on Thursday demanded an investigation after a strike on a Myanmar hospital killed at least 33 people, saying the attack could constitute a war crime.
More than 600 British Empire artefacts stolen from museum: police
More than 600 items, including military medals and jewellery from a collection documenting the links between Britain and countries in the former British Empire, were stolen from a UK museum in September, police said Thursday.
Toll in deadly Indonesia floods near 1,000, frustrations grow
The death toll in Indonesia's devastating floods closed in on the 1,000 mark Thursday as hundreds of thousands more continued to face shortages, with frustration growing over relief efforts.
British porn star faces Bali deportation after studio raid
A controversial British adult film star faces deportation from Indonesia's resort island of Bali for violating immigration laws after she was arrested on suspicion of making pornographic online content, police said Thursday.
Skydiver survives plane-tail dangling incident in Australia
Heart-stopping footage released Thursday by Australian authorities showed the moment a skydiver was left dangling thousands of metres in the air after their parachute caught on the plane's tail.
Warmer seas, heavier rains drove Asia floods: scientists
Warmer seas and heavier rains linked to climate change, along with Indonesia and Sri Lanka's unique geographies and vulnerabilities, combined to produce deadly flooding that killed hundreds, scientists said Thursday.
US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption scandal that plunged the world's footballing body into crisis.
French first lady comments spark feminist backlash
A vulgar slur France's first lady used to describe activists has ignited a feminist backlash in a case they say downplays the severity of sexual violence.
Anti-government protest draws tens of thousands in Bulgaria
Several tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday to protest against the government and corruption, as anger over the country's draft budget boiled over into a widening anti-graft movement.
Intel sees record EU fine reduced further
The EU General Court dealt a blow to the European Commission on Wednesday in reducing what was initially a record fine against US chipmaker Intel to 237 million euros ($276 million) -- a quarter of the original sum.
Austrian court rejects Ukraine tycoon's US extradition
An Austrian court announced Wednesday that it had rejected the extradition to the United States of Ukrainian tycoon Dmytro Firtash on bribery charges, the latest twist in a long-running legal saga.
Louvre thieves escaped with 30 seconds to spare, probe reveals
The thieves who stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in October escaped with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum, a damning investigation revealed on Wednesday.
Europe ministers meet on migration 'challenges' to rights convention
Ministers from Council of Europe states met in Strasbourg Wednesday to address concerns aired by several key members that the European Convention on Human Rights is impeding the fight against illegal migration.
Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list
India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations.
US Supreme Court weighs campaign finance case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a Republican challenge to campaign finance rules that could impact next year's midterm elections.
Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football
Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering probe just months before the world champions defend their title.
Three face German court on Russia spying charges
Three men went on trial in Germany on Tuesday, accused of tailing a former soldier for Ukraine on behalf of a Russian intelligence service for a possible assassination plot.
Amy Winehouse's father sues star's friends for auctioning her clothes
The father of late British singer Amy Winehouse Tuesday defended his UK lawsuit against two of her friends after they sold some of her clothes at auction for around £730,000 ($970,000).
India's biggest airline IndiGo says operations 'back to normal'
India's biggest airline IndiGo said Tuesday its operations had stabilise after it cancelled thousands of flights, triggering days of airport chaos last week.
Police raid Argentine football HQ, clubs in graft probe
Argentine authorities raided the headquarters of the national football association and several major teams on Tuesday as part of a money-laundering probe, a police source told AFP.
Owners fled after Indian nightclub blaze killed 25: police
The owners of an Indian nightclub in the tourist hotspot of Goa fled the country hours after a deadly fire at their business killed 25 people at the weekend, police have said.
Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads
A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures.
Major Japan quake leaves 30 injured
A big quake off northern Japan left at least 30 injured, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and leaving thousands without power in freezing temperatures.