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Alexander Skarsgard and his viral 'Wicker' transformation
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Brazil's Andrade returns to take vault gold at worlds
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Thousands protest in Turkey over journalists' arrests, media shutdowns
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Lula, Bolsonaro hold final rallies ahead of Brazil election
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Man City beaten by Aston Villa to end perfect Premier League start
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Ukraine has 'stable connection' to Starlink: govt
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Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch
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French protests kick off amid heavy security blanket
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US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds
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250,000 rally in Madrid demanding state pension guarantees
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Moltzan upstages Shiffrin to win season-opening World Cup giant slalom
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UK police says 'claims' over Meghan Markle's dad not sent to other law enforcement
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Infantino says backed by 'vast majority' in bid for re-election
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Top-ranked Rybakina to face Fernandez for Ningbo title
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Police fire tear gas as new French protests kick off
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Late India charge seals thrilling second T20 win over New Zealand
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Police fire tear gas as new French demonstrations kick off
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Seen and heard at France protests
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Tropical Storm Champi nears China after battering Taiwan, Japan
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White says Fiji can have 'massive' World Cup after beating Japan
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'Weeks, not days' in Kompany recovery, say Bayern
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England thrash France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
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Unfair to compare us to Barca: Real Madrid's Mourinho
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Security high as France braces for new protests
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North Korea's Kim makes unannounced visit to Chinese border city
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White makes winning start as Fiji edge Eddie Jones's Japan
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Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect arrested
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Lula, Bolsonaro strike calmer tone in final Brazil election debate
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Marc Marquez wins Australian sprint as Martin crashes out
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'How is it possible?': Students protest Indonesian haze
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North Korea's Kim calls for training world's 'strongest' military
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Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed
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Brewers edge Rays to capture World Series opener
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Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan
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France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
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As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly
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Tatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks
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Oscar hopeful 'La Bola Negra' offers lessons about communicating, directors say
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Romantasy fans ready for sleepless night as 'Court of Thorns and Roses' returns
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Trapped: Soaring fuel costs hurt Maine lobster industry before midterms
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De Goede hat-trick as Canada defeat England again
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Marc Marquez beats brother Alex to Australian MotoGP pole
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Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA, but warns: be discreet
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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo
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Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in practice for US Grand Prix
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Travelling man Wade equals Prem try record
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Lula, Bolsonaro lock horns in final debate before Brazil vote
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Rescuers search for seven people in Nairobi building collapse
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Poulter and Hatton leave LIV Golf
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Sacha Baron Cohen revives the 'problematic dinosaur' Ali G in new film
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Colombia vows to fight drug trade 'with or without' the US
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Palestinians flee Gaza City in face of deadly Israeli offensive
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EU proposes action on Israel trade and ministers over Gaza
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US Treasury official expected to be named IMF's second-in-command: source
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East Timor to scrap MP pensions and SUVs after protests
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King gives Trump royal welcome on UK state visit
Donald Trump was welcomed by King Charles III to Windsor Castle Wednesday with a royal spectacle featuring gun salutes, mounted horses and bagpipes as the US president's historic second state visit got into full swing.
Trump gets royal treatment on UK state visit
Britain treated Donald Trump to an elaborate ceremonial welcome featuring a gun salute and mounted horses as the US president's unprecedented second state visit began under tight security on Wednesday.
After mass Nepal jailbreak, some prisoners surrender
Days after escaping alongside 13,500 others in a giant jailbreak during deadly anti-corruption protests in Nepal, Avinash Rai rubbed his belly after a meal -- and strolled back into prison.
Hong Kong leader plans to fast-track border mega-project
Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".
Hong Kong leader unveils plan to boost growth with border mega-project, AI push
Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".
Trump to get royal treatment on UK state visit
Britain readied to roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with King Charles III set to greet the US president amid tight security and out of sight of noisy protesters.
Nepal mourns its dead after anti-corruption protests
Nepal flew flags at half-mast during a national day of mourning Wednesday for the 73 people killed during youth-led anti-corruption protests that toppled the government.
India checks Maoist rebel offer of suspending armed struggle
Maoist rebels in India are suspending their armed struggle and are ready for talks, they said in a statement, though authorities said Wednesday they were still verifying its authenticity.
Israel to open new route for Gazans fleeing besieged city
Israel's army said Wednesday it had opened a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, a day after launching a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.
Junta accused of coveting power in crucial Guinea referendum
Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.
India's gaming fans eye illegal sites after gambling ban
India's ban on online gambling has shuttered a billion-dollar industry serving hundreds of millions of people and torpedoed the sponsorship of the national cricket team.
Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.
Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump's state visit
Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with the king to greet the US president who has compared himself to a monarch.
Colombian FARC leaders ordered to make reparations for over 21,000 kidnappings
A Colombian court on Tuesday held seven leaders of the defunct Colombian guerrilla army FARC responsible for the kidnappings of tens of thousands of people during the group's half-century of war with the state.
Trump arrives in UK for historic second state visit
US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader.
Windsor poised for global spotlight with Trump state visit
The historic town of Windsor braced Tuesday for a return to the global spotlight, as its world-famous castle prepared to host Donald Trump amid pomp, protests, support and mammoth security.
Trump arrives in Britain for unprecedented second state visit
US President Donald Trump landed in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader.
'A better future is possible': Youths sue Trump over climate change
Smoke-choked air that fills their lungs, floods that threaten their homes and heat strokes that strike without warning: a group of young Americans testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump's fossil-fuel push is trampling their inalienable rights.
Windsor prepares for global spotlight with Trump state visit
The historic town of Windsor braced Tuesday for a return to the global spotlight, as its world-famous castle prepared to host Donald Trump amid pomp, protests, support and mammoth security.
IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed
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Israel troops launch ground assault on Gaza City
Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City Tuesday, targeting Hamas militants and prompting widespread international alarm, with the UN condemning it as "carnage".