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BBC says journalist questioned and blocked from leaving Vietnam
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South Korea gifts Trump replica of ancient golden crown
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US aid flows to Nigeria anti-landmine efforts - for now
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Low turnout as Tanzania votes without an opposition
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Dutch vote in test for Europe's far right
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Spain to hold memorial on first anniversary of deadly floods
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Gaza's civil defence says at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes
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Trump said 'not allowed' to run for third term, 'too bad'
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Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids
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Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang
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Tanzania polls open with opposition excluded
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Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI
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Tanzania votes but with opposition excluded
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Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr
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Thunder, 76ers remain unbeaten with NBA comeback wins
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France expected to adopt consent-based rape law
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Blue Jays swat Dodgers 6-2, level World Series
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Trump says 'nothing' will jeopardise Gaza ceasefire after Israeli strikes
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Australia's Cummins makes tentative bowling return
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Veni, vidi, whoopsie: Australian schools make Caesar exam blunder
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Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan 'failed'
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NZ raids shipping insurer over alleged sanctions busting
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US Fed on track to cut rates again in penultimate decision of 2025
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North Korea announces missile test hours before Trump due in South
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Ecological Threat Report 2025: Extreme Wet-Dry Seasons Emerge as Critical Conflict Catalyst
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Israel launches air strikes on Gaza, says Hamas attacked troops
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Injured Springer out of World Series game four
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'No-feeling' Alcaraz eliminated from Paris Masters
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Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
Japan on Saturday heralded the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing.
US Open offers home court advantage to top brands
The US Open, the last Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, has become a coveted money-making opportunity for the world's top brands, in everything from banking to ice cream, generating hundreds of millions of dollars.
British royal who secretly worked as music teacher dies aged 92
Britain's Duchess of Kent, known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and for anonymously teaching music at a primary school, has died aged 92, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
Britain's Duchess of Kent dies aged 92: palace
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With restraint, Armani stitched billion-dollar fashion empire
Tapping Italy's long heritage of classic, impeccable tailoring, Giorgio Armani built a multi-billion dollar fashion empire, making his name synonymous around the world with relaxed, restrained elegance.
Taiwan star Shu Qi channels her childhood trauma into directorial debut
Taiwanese megastar Shu Qi told AFP that she used her troubled childhood growing up with an alcoholic father as the basis for her directorial debut which premieres at the Venice Film Festival Thursday.
'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty over Matthew Perry death
A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" pleaded guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, when she appeared in a California court on Wednesday.
Homage to Shaker feminist in Venice film from Mona Fastvold
With "The Testament of Ann Lee", a movie about the founder of the 18th-century Shaker religious movement screening at the Venice Film Festival, director Mona Fastvold sought to honour a figure "on the verge of being erased from memory".
Hommage to Shaker feminist in Venice film from Mona Fastvold
With "The Testament of Ann Lee", a movie about the founder of the 18th-century Shaker religious movement screening at the Venice Film Festival, director Mona Fastvold sought to honour a figure "on the verge of being erased from memory".
'Roasted alive': Greek wildlife suffers as climate changes
A badly burned tortoise that survived a Greek wildfire wriggles in an Athens animal clinic despite lots of painkillers, one of the latest victims of climate change that is playing havoc with the country's wildlife.
Cardi B cleared of assault in California case
Rapper Cardi B was cleared of assault Tuesday in a $24 million civil trial in which the star was accused of slashing a woman's face with her fingernails.
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
Vietnam held its largest-ever public celebrations on Tuesday to mark 80 years since the declaration of independence, with legions of lock-stepped patriots marching under fluttering flags.
Vietnam marks 80th independence anniversary with huge parade
Under fluttering flags and in a fever of national pride, legions of lock-stepped Vietnamese patriots are due to march through Hanoi on Tuesday in celebrations marking 80 years since the declaration of independence.
Prince Harry to visit UK on anniversary of queen's death
Prince Harry will return to the UK to attend a charity award ceremony on September 8, coinciding with the third anniversary of the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
'Swiftie' Swiatek swats Arango, talks Taylor & Travis engagement
Avowed Taylor Swift super-fan Iga Swiatek romped through her US Open first round assignment on Tuesday before offering congratulations to the pop star following her engagement to Travis Kelce.
New era unlocked: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile wedding for one of the world's biggest celebrity couples.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile wedding for one of the world's biggest celebrity couples.
Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award
Oscar-winning actor and producer Jennifer Lawrence will receive a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain next month, organisers said Tuesday.
Rapper Lil Nas X charged after naked nighttime stroll in LA
Rapper Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after allegedly charging at police who went to pick him up during a naked stroll through Los Angeles last week.
Kneecap defy critics with 'Free Palestine' chant at Paris gig
Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, repeated their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza during a performance outside Paris on Sunday, despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials.
Kneecap defy objectors with 'Free Palestine' chant at Paris gig
Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, repeated their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza during a performance outside Paris on Sunday, despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials.
Zelensky calls for Putin talks as peace efforts stall
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would be "the most effective way forward" amid stalled diplomatic attempts to end the war as he celebrated Ukraine's Independence Day.
US envoy visits Ukraine on independence day as peace efforts stall
US President Donald Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg attended Ukraine's independence celebrations Sunday in Kyiv, as the push to end the war appeared to have stalled, with Ukraine and Russia trading accusations of hampering the peace efforts.
Lil Nas X arrested after nearly naked nighttime stroll in LA
A nearly naked Lil Nas X was picked up by police Thursday after being found wandering through Los Angeles in just his underwear and a pair of white cowboy boots.
Chinese troops swelter through rehearsal for major military parade
Rows of neatly dressed soldiers marched in unison to shouted instructions at a training ground in humid Beijing on Wednesday, as China prepares to unveil new domestically produced military hardware at a parade next month.
Oasis star Noel Gallagher piles praise on 'amazing' brother Liam
Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher has described performing again with his brother Liam as "great", confounding sceptics who feared a fresh sibling bust-up could scupper their reunion tour.
'Ketamine Queen' dealer to plead guilty over Matthew Perry death
A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty over drugs that killed Matthew Perry
A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
Son of Norway princess charged with four rapes
A son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with 32 offences including four rapes and several acts of violence and assault, a prosecutor said on Monday.
Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs
Strips of bare land scar the lush and green mountainsides towering above Mutsamudu, the capital of the Indian Ocean island of Anjouan.
Terence Stamp: from arthouse icon to blockbuster villain
Whether starring as a road-tripping transgender woman in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", an intergalactic supervillain in "Superman" or a mysterious beauty in "Theorem", Terence Stamp, who died Sunday at 87, captivated audiences in experimental films and Hollywood blockbusters alike.