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US swim star Ledecky smashes her longstanding 800m freestyle world record
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Antonelli's teenage pace impresses Verstappen
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From stronghold guarded by backers, Bolivia ex-leader plots return
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Barca stay on Liga title track with Valladolid comeback
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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive
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Verstappen takes pole position for Miami Grand Prix
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Williams beats Trump to set up World Snooker final with Zhao
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Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
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Barca battle back at Valladolid to preserve Liga title charge
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'Like a dream' says dominant Sabalenka after third Madrid title
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Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
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Williams beats Trump to set up World Snooker final with Zhao Xintong
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Eurovision limbers up with over-60s disco
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'Surreal' Freeman hat-trick stuns Leinster to take Northampton into Champions Cup final
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Huge crowds head to Copacabana for free Lady Gaga concert
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Warren Buffett: billionaire investor with simple tastes
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Serbian president out of hospital after cutting short US trip
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Arsenal rocked by Bournemouth, Villa boost top five bid
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Freeman hat-trick stuns Leinster to take Northampton into Champions Cup final
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Warren Buffett says will retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
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Al Ahli beat Kawasaki Frontale to win Asian Champions League
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Shepherd, Dayal edge Bengaluru past Chennai in IPL thriller
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Sabalenka beats Gauff to win third Madrid Open crown
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Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown
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Napoli six clear in Serie A after win at fiery Lecce
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Van Nistelrooy glad as Leicester end goal drought against sorry Saints
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Meta fighting Nigerian fines, warns could shut Facebook, Instagram
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Hamas armed wing releases video of apparently injured Israeli hostage
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Norris wins wild and wet Miami GP sprint race
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Gabon ex-junta chief Oligui sworn in after election win
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Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide
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Eurovision warms up with over-60s disco
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Russell helps Bath beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final
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Second-string PSG beaten by Strasbourg before Arsenal return leg
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Zelensky says won't play Putin 'games' with short truce
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Norris wins Miami GP sprint race
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PM of Yemen government announces resignation
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South Africa bowler Rabada serving ban for positive drug test
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Serbian president stable in hospital after cutting short US trip
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UN envoy urges Israel to halt Syria attacks 'at once'
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Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester
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Leipzig put Bayern and Kane's title party on ice
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Serbian president hospitalised after cutting short US trip
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Buick and Appleby rule again in English 2000 Guineas
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Singapore ruling party headed for clear victory in test for new PM
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Martinez climbs into Tour de Romandie lead with penultimate stage win
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O'Sullivan backs Zhao Xintong to become snooker 'megastar'
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Atletico held at Alaves in dry Liga draw
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The descendant of a Native American teenager who survived being exhibited at a "human zoo" in 19th-century Paris is urging France to repatriate the remains of six others who died there.

Kremlin slams Meta ban on Russian state media as 'unacceptable'
Meta said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world, prompting an angry reaction from the Kremlin on Tuesday.

Uganda's 'singing fools' use satire to attack government
A packed Kampala audience holds its breath as four self-styled "singing fools" in choir uniforms bound onto the stage for their latest daring satire of Ugandan politics.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested amid assault lawsuits
Sean "Diddy" Combs -- the rap mogul whose star has plunged after a wave of sex trafficking accusations and assault lawsuits -- was arrested by federal agents in Manhattan late Monday, a US federal court said.

Ex-BBC anchor avoids jail over 'repugnant' images of children
Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most trusted and recognisable faces on British TV, on Monday avoided jail at his sentencing over indecent pictures of children, capping a stunning fall from grace.

Swifties raise $40k in wake of Trump post hating on star
An organization of Taylor Swift fans said Monday they raised more than $40,000 for the Kamala Harris campaign following Donald Trump's post that he hates the pop megastar.

British politics and fashion collide at London Fashion Week
Canadian-British designer Edeline Lee presented her latest spring-summer 2025 collection at London Fashion Week (LFW) on Monday with a loyal customer in attendance -- Victoria Starmer, the wife of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards avoids jail over 'repugnant' child images
Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the of the most trusted and recognisable faces on British television, on Monday avoided jail over indecent photographs of children, capping a stunning fall from grace.

Japan celebrates historic Emmys triumph for 'Shogun'
Japan celebrated on Monday the record-breaking Emmy Awards triumph of "Shogun", although many confessed not having watched the series about the country's warring dynasties in the feudal era.

Sho-what? Japan celebrates little heard-of Emmys winner
Japan celebrated on Monday the record-breaking Emmy Awards triumph of "Shogun", although many confessed not having watched the series about the country's warring dynasties in the feudal era.

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70
US guitarist and singer Tito Jackson, an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group and older brother of pop superstars Michael and Janet, has died at the age of 70, his sons said late Sunday.

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Japanese-language feudal epic "Shogun" made Emmys history on Sunday as the most awarded show in a single season, as well as the first non-English language winner of the coveted best drama prize.

'Shogun' smashes Emmys record as 'Hacks' and 'Baby Reindeer' shine
Japan-set historical epic "Shogun" smashed all-time records and was named best drama at television's Emmy Awards on Sunday, as "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.

Stars shine on Emmys red carpet
Television's top stars sparkled Sunday on the red carpet for the Emmy Awards gala, back in its regular September time slot after twin Hollywood strikes delayed last year's ceremony to January.

'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT' Trump posts on social media
The post came as a surprise, even from the provocative Donald Trump: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" the former president said Sunday.

Ghostly 'Beetlejuice' again rules, topping N.America box office
Comedy horror film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" had a strong showing in its second weekend out, taking in $51.7 million and again helping shock new life into North American theaters, industry watchers said Sunday.

'The Life of Chuck' wins top prize at Toronto film fest
"The Life of Chuck" -- the latest adaptation of horror master Stephen King's work, starring Tom Hiddleston -- won the coveted top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.

French hit detective show comes to US with 'High Potential'
The biggest French television hit of the past 20 years arrives on American screens Tuesday with "High Potential," a family-friendly detective comedy with an ultra-smart twist.

'Shogun' set to shine at Emmys
Historical epic "Shogun" -- a tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan -- could make history on Sunday at the Emmys, television's equivalent of the Oscars.

Beware 'deepfakes' of famous doctors promoting scams: experts
Social media is being flooded by digitally created "deepfake" videos using the trusted identities of famous doctors to promote dangerous miracle cures for serious health problems, experts warn.

Hiroyuki Sanada: actor and producer driving TV's 'Shogun'
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada's star turn in "Shogun" earned him a nomination for the Emmys, which take place on Sunday, but he was also a driving force behind the huge success of the TV series as co-producer.

'Groundbreaking' realism key to 'Shogun' success
The samurai in "Shogun" don't swing their arms as they walk -- just one of many authentic historical details that have helped make the hit television drama this year's top Emmys contender.

London exhibition honours 'human stories' of migrants
Weeks after anti-immigrant riots spread across England, a London exhibition is celebrating the impact immigrant communities have had on Britain through photos, testimonies and art installations.

'Shogun' set to reign at historic Emmys
"Shogun" is tipped to become the first ever non-English-language winner of the Emmy for best drama -- the most prestigious prize at the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars -- at a glitzy ceremony on Sunday.

Noel Gallagher's 'Brit Pop' guitars go under hammer
A guitar belonging to Noel Gallagher that featured on the cover of Oasis's debut single "Supersonic" fetched £132,000 ($172,000) at a London auction on Thursday.

Oscar hopefuls to bookend US French film festival
The American French Film Festival, an annual Los Angeles jamboree of cinema from France, will bookend its run with two possible Oscar nominees, organizers announced Thursday.

Denmark's von Trier to direct a new film
Two years after announcing that he was suffering from Parkinson's disease, Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, is to direct a new film, a listing of grants reviewed on Thursday by AFP showed.

Van Gogh 'Sunflowers' brought together in London show
A hundred years after acquiring one of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers", Britain's National Gallery in London will bring his vision to life by showcasing three works side-by-side for the first time.

Comedy offers new routine for women prisoners in Paraguay
Adriana Torres is due for release soon from the biggest women's prison in the South American nation of Paraguay.

'Ecocide' on Easter Island never took place, studies suggest
Two recent studies have cast doubt on a popular theory that the ancient residents of Easter Island suffered a societal collapse because they overexploited their natural resources, an event often labelled one of history's first "ecocides".

Tory Burch evokes sport - but not sportswear - at New York Fashion Week
American designer Tory Burch unveiled a collection imbued with the spirit of sport -- but without venturing into sportswear -- at New York Fashion Week on Monday.

Michael Kors brings Italian air to New York Fashion Week
Fashion designer Michael Kors brought an Italian air to New York Fashion Week, presenting his Spring/Summer 2025 collection Tuesday as the brand remains embroiled in a legal battle with competition authorities.