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MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as new head coach
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Trump gives Hungary's Orban one-year Russia oil sanctions reprieve
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Owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub formally charged
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US accuses Iran in plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
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New Zealand 'Once Were Warriors' director Tamahori dies
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Hungary's Orban wins Russian oil sanctions exemption from Trump
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More than 1,000 flights cut in US shutdown fallout
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Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu
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Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034
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Hamilton faces stewards after more frustration
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World's tallest teen Rioux sets US college basketball mark
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Trump pardons three-time World Series champ Strawberry
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Verstappen suffers setback in push for fifth title
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Earth cannot 'sustain' intensive fossil fuel use, Lula tells COP30
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Wales boss Tandy expects Rees-Zammit to make bench impact against the Pumas
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James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97
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Medical all-clear after anti-Trump package opened at US base
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Sabalenka beats Anisimova in pulsating WTA Finals semi
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Iran unveils monument to ancient victory in show of post-war defiance
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MLS Revolution name Mitrovic as hew head coach
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Brazil court reaches majority to reject Bolsonaro appeal against jail term
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Norris grabs pole for Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race
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More than 1,200 flights cut across US in govt paralysis
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NFL Cowboys mourn death of defensive end Kneeland at 24
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At COP30, nations target the jet set with luxury flight tax
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Trump hosts Hungary's Orban, eyes Russian oil sanctions carve-out
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All Blacks 'on edge' to preserve unbeaten Scotland run, says Savea
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Alpine say Colapinto contract about talent not money
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Return of centuries-old manuscripts key to France-Mexico talks
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Byrne adamant Fiji no longer overawed by England
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Ex-footballer Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts
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Key nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards
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Brazil court mulls Bolsonaro appeal against jail term
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Rybakina sinks Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match
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Earth 'can no longer sustain' intensive fossil fuel use, Lula tells COP30
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Kendrick Lamar leads Grammy noms with nine
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Ex-British soldier fights extradition over Kenyan woman's murder
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Kolisi to hit Test century with his children watching
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Alex Marquez fastest in practice ahead of Portuguese MotoGP
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Tech selloff drags stocks down on AI bubble fears
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Blasts at Indonesia school mosque injure more than 50
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Contepomi says lead-in to Wales match a 'challenge' for Argentina
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Greece woos US energy deals, as eco groups cry foul
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The role of gay people in bringing down communist East Germany from within is getting fresh attention three decades on, at a time when sexual liberation is still a battleground.
Totoro time: Japan's Ghibli theme park opens to visitors
A huge grinning Totoro and other whimsical exhibits welcomed visitors to Japan's new Ghibli theme park as three of its five sections opened to the public on Tuesday.
'Earth is in our hands': Astronaut Pesquet's plea for the planet
From his unique viewpoint hundreds of kilometres above Earth, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet told AFP he felt helpless watching fires rage across the planet below, calling for more to be done to protect this fragile "island of life".
Red Bull to resume normal service with broadcaster Sky
Red Bull boss Christian Horner confirmed on Monday that his indignant team intend to resume normal service in cooperating with Sky television reporters after deciding to snub the broadcaster at Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.
Twitter owner Musk tweets conspiracy theory, then deletes it
New Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted an anti-LGBT conspiracy theory Sunday about what happened the night US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked, then hours later deleted the post.
Paris museum says painting was target of attempted attack
A young woman tried to throw soup at a painting at the world-famous Musee d'Orsay in Paris this week, the museum confirmed Sunday, in a similar attack to others by climate activists in Europe.
'Black Adam' stays atop N.America box office
Warner Bros.' film "Black Adam" remained atop competition for the second weekend running, hauling in a modest estimated $27.7 million in North American box office receipts, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Eleven die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DR Congo
A stampede left nine spectators and two police officers dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo's capital, the interior minister said Sunday, blaming the organisers.
Eight die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DR Congo
A stampede left seven spectators and one police officer dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo's capital, the police chief told official press agency ACP on Sunday.
Annual tech gathering takes aim at crypto
One of the world's biggest technology get-togethers kicks off in the Portuguese capital on Tuesday, with organisers saying a key aim is to ask tough questions about cryptocurrencies.
Excavators uncover artifacts at site of last Mayan stronghold
Ceramics, human burial grounds and bullets from Spanish guns are among artifacts that have been uncovered by archaeologists in Guatemala at the site of the last Mayan city to resist European conquest, officials said Friday.
BTS' Jin bids farewell on 'magical night' in Buenos Aires
Thousands of young Argentine BTS fans were moved to tears as they said goodbye on Friday to K-pop superstar Jin, as he performed his emotional new single "The Astronaut" alongside Coldplay before taking a hiatus to perform mandatory military service.
Stop 'counterproductive' attacks on famous paintings, says art world
Art world professionals have slammed recent attacks on famous paintings by climate protesters as "counterproductive" and dangerous acts of vandalism.
Musk seeks to soothe critics with Twitter content panel
Twitter formally became the private property of Elon Musk on Friday, steering the social media giant down an uncertain path under the stewardship of one of its most vocal critics.
Twitter users test free speech limits in new Musk era
Twitter users wasted no time Friday testing the limits of free speech on the platform under new owner Elon Musk, with posts questioning transgender identity and masks.
What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like?
After months of controversy, Elon Musk is now at the head of one of the most influential social networks on the planet, whose "tremendous potential" he has promised to unleash.
Pioneering rocker Jerry Lee Lewis dead at 87
Jerry Lee Lewis, a kingpin of 1950s American rock and roll who played a pivotal role in shaping the genre's nascent sound, has died. He was 87 years old.
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' back on display in Dutch museum
Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" was back on display at a museum in The Hague on Friday, a day after being targeted by climate activists.
It's official: Rihanna returns to music with 'Lift Me Up'
After six years without releasing a solo song Rihanna on Friday dropped "Lift Me Up," the lead track off the Marvel sequel "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Critical Russian sci-fi writer vows to keep speaking out
Russian science fiction writer Dmitry Glukhovsky insists he will not stop speaking out against Moscow, despite facing years in jail after being charged over criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Australian artist Nick Cave wades into Kanye West controversy
Australian musician Nick Cave acknowledged that Kanye West's recent anti-Semitic comments were "disgraceful" but argued the superstar rapper's musical genius far exceeds the "worst aspect of his character".
Yair Lapid: From TV star to Israeli prime minister
Before Yair Lapid entered Israeli politics a decade ago, launching an unlikely rise that saw him become prime minister, he had what many would view as a comfortable life.
Musk and Twitter: Volatile courtship ends in unlikely union
Elon Musk's pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from the beginning -- a volatile courtship between a mercurial billionaire and an influential social media platform.
Amazon warns of meager holiday season sales growth
Amazon on Thursday predicted a slowdown in sales growth during the year-end holiday shopping season, sending shares in the e-commerce colossus tumbling.
Kanye says lost $2bn over anti-Semitic rants
Kanye West lost $2 billion in a single day, he said Thursday, as business partners rushed to dump the rapper in the wake of a series of anti-Semitic outbursts.
Disney unveils centenary events at London 'Mary Poppins' mansion
Disney on Thursday held a glitzy presentation of planned European events for the Hollywood studio's 100th anniversary next year, returning to a London mansion used in its 2018 "Mary Poppins Returns" film.
Seeking 'healthy' debate, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line
Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers."
'Ar-JIN-tina'- K-pop star sparks fan craze in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has been gripped by "Jin" fever, with fans thronging to catch a glimpse of the K-pop superstar making what could be his last public appearance in a while.
Seeking 'healthy' debate of ideas, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line
Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers."
'Girl with a Pearl Earring' targeted by climate activists
Climate activists glued themselves to Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at a Dutch museum on Thursday in the latest stunt targeting famous artworks, but the painting was undamaged.
'Overpaying' Musk on deadline to close Twitter deal
Elon Musk looks set to meet a Friday deadline to seal his on-again, off-again deal to buy Twitter, avoiding a trial over the $44 billion contract that he admits is overpriced.
Right-wing election 'army' sparks fear for US midterms
Influential right-wing campaigners who endorse Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud are mobilizing a vigilante-style "army" of poll watchers for the US midterms, a move analysts say threatens chaos, intimidation and violence.