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Kenya's economy faces climate change risks: World Bank
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US university killer's mystery motive sought after suicide
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Rome to charge visitors for access to Trevi Fountain
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Norway crown princess likely to undergo lung transplant
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France's budget hits snag in setback for embattled PM
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Volatile Oracle shares a proxy for Wall Street's AI jitters
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Japan hikes interest rates to 30-year-high
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Brazil's top court strikes down law blocking Indigenous land claims
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'We are ghosts': Britain's migrant night workers
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Asian markets rise as US inflation eases, Micron soothes tech fears
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Trump signs $900 bn defense policy bill into law
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EU-Mercosur deal delayed as farmers stage Brussels show of force
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Harrison Ford to get lifetime acting award
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Trump health chief seeks to bar trans youth from gender-affirming care
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Argentine unions in the street over Milei labor reforms
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Brazil open to EU-Mercosur deal delay as farmers protest in Brussels
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Brussels farmer protest turns ugly as EU-Mercosur deal teeters
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US accuses S. Africa of harassing US officials working with Afrikaners
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ECB holds rates as Lagarde stresses heightened uncertainty
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Trump Media announces merger with fusion power company
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Stocks rise as US inflation cools, tech stocks bounce
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Zelensky presses EU to tap Russian assets at crunch summit
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Danish 'ghetto' residents upbeat after EU court ruling
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ECB holds rates but debate swirls over future
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Bank of England cuts interest rate after UK inflation slides
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Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?
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British energy giant BP extends shakeup with new CEO pick
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EU kicks off crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine
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Sri Lanka plans $1.6 bn in cyclone recovery spending in 2026
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Most Asian markets track Wall St lower as AI fears mount
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Danish 'ghetto' tenants hope for EU discrimination win
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What to know about the EU-Mercosur deal
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Trump vows economic boom, blames Biden in address to nation
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ECB set to hold rates but debate swirls over future
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EU holds crunch summit on Russian asset plan for Ukraine
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Nasdaq tumbles on renewed angst over AI building boom
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Billionaire Trump nominee confirmed to lead NASA amid Moon race
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CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
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German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases
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EU's Mercosur trade deal hits French, Italian roadblock
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Warner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix
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Crude prices surge after Trump orders Venezuela oil blockade
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount bid
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Doctors in England go on strike for 14th time
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Ghana's Highlife finds its rhythm on UNESCO world stage
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France probes 'foreign interference' after malware found on ferry
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This year's Cannes Film Festival hosts a trio of heartthrobs from the back end of the 20th century, making their comeback on the red carpet: Demi Moore, Kevin Costner and Richard Gere.
Coppola's long-awaited epic 'Megalopolis' divides Cannes
Hollywood titan Francis Ford Coppola returned to the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday to unveil his enormously hyped, wildly experimental and deeply divisive "Megalopolis".
Raccoon invades pitch during MLS game
A raccoon ran on the field and stopped play in the Major League Soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City on Wednesday.
Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star
A hole-in-the-wall taqueria that offers just four types of tacos and two salsas is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide.
Meryl Streep on hippos, sex scenes and almost losing her Oscar
Meryl Streep shared intimate anecdotes from her career at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday, including falling in love when Robert Redford washed her hair and leaving her Oscar in the toilet.
Taylor Swift tour hands UK economy £1 bn boost: study
Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1.3 billion) as fans splash the cash to see the US music star, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday.
Queen Camilla pledges not to buy new fur, say activists
Britain's Queen Camilla has promised not to buy any more fur for her wardrobe, according to a letter from Buckingham Palace that animal rights group PETA released Wednesday.
Alice Munro: short story virtuoso with a touch of 'magic'
Canadian author and Nobel laureate Alice Munro set her taut, acutely observed stories in the rural Ontario countryside where she grew up, focusing a stark lens on the frailties of the human condition.
Alice Munro, Canada's 'Chekhov'
Canadian author and Nobel laureate Alice Munro set her taut, acutely observed stories in the rural Ontario countryside where she grew up, focusing a stark lens on the frailties of the human condition.
Hostages' plight casts pall over Israel's Independence Day
On Israel's 76th Independence Day, victory feels far away for many agonising over the fate of dozens of hostages still held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Meryl Streep: Hollywood's peerless star
There is a strong case to be made that Meryl Streep, who picks up a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, is the most respected actor of her generation.
Prince Harry, Meghan end Nigeria tour with Lagos visit
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country's economic capital Lagos during a trip to promote his Invictus Games for wounded military veterans.
Prince Harry, Meghan finish Nigeria tour in Lagos
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country's economic capital Lagos during a trip to promote his Invictus Games for wounded military veterans.
Nepali, British climbers extend Everest records
Mount Everest saw a record-breaking day Sunday as Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa and Briton Kenton Cool reached the top of the world's highest mountain, extending their records for the most summits by a Nepali and a foreigner.
Cannes film fest returns with comebacks, strikes, Trump and MeToo
The Cannes Film Festival starts Tuesday with an action-packed script including the comeback of Hollywood icons, fears of a strike, a Donald Trump biopic and the shadow of MeToo accusations.
In Nigeria for Invictus, Prince Harry plays volleyball with veterans
On a three-day visit to Nigeria to promote his Invictus Games, Prince Harry on Saturday played a seated volleyball match with army veterans, most wounded in battle against the country's Islamist insurgency.
'Gave his youth for us': Hundreds mourn iconic Ukrainian soldier
In a cathedral in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya in front of hundreds of mourners, Nazary Gryntsevych's mother and girlfriend rested their heads on the side of his open coffin.
Oscars Academy, at pivotal point, launches $500 mn fundraising drive
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday launched a $500 million fundraising drive, pegged to the upcoming centenary of the Oscars.
Row over Israel's Eurovision slot overshadows run-up to final
Israel's qualification for the Eurovision final triggered fierce debate Friday on the eve of the showpiece event, while the Dutch contestant was mysteriously pulled from rehearsals.
Spurs boss Postecoglou ready to disappoint King Charles by relegating Burnley
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is willing to disappoint King Charles III by relegating Burnley on Saturday despite his recent trip to Buckingham Palace.
Prince Harry, Meghan visit Nigeria
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visited Nigeria on Friday as part of his promotion of the Invictus Games, the sporting event he founded for wounded military veterans.
For US veteran, D-Day memories still vivid after 80 years
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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest about its participation
Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale as thousands of demonstrators marched through Sweden's Malmo on Thursday to protest its participation over the Gaza war.
Somebody to love: Justin and Hailey Bieber to have a baby
Pop titan Justin Bieber and his model wife Hailey are going to be parents, the couple announced Thursday.
Beckham urges Man Utd flops to prove they are 'motivated'
David Beckham has urged Manchester United's flops to prove they are motivated to play for the troubled club.
Scientists win World Food Prize for work on Global Seed Vault
Scientists Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, who on Thursday received the prestigious World Food Prize for "their work to preserve the world's heritage of seeds", are on a mission.
Cate Blanchett to be honoured by San Sebastian film festival
Australian actor Cate Blanchett will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's San Sebastian film festival in September, organisers said Thursday.
Sweden's Eurovision brings kitsch in the shadow of Gaza
After a run-up in the shadow of the war in Gaza, the Eurovision Song Contest final gets underway on Saturday in Sweden's Malmo, where representatives from 26 countries will compete.
Men or bears? Women's safety debate pops on social media
If you're a woman alone in a forest, would you rather be approached by a random man or... a bear?
Prince Harry in London, but not meeting King Charles
Prince Harry was in London Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games for wounded military veterans, but no meeting was scheduled with his estranged father King Charles III.
Milking venom from Australia's deadly marine animals
Imagine feeling like an elephant is sitting on your chest, you can't breathe, there's a sense of impending doom and the pain is so intense you want to die.
French #MeToo icon Godreche to screen short film in Cannes
A short film centring survivors of sexual abuse directed by Judith Godreche, a key figure in France's #MeToo movement, is to screen at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers said Tuesday.