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Les Kiss to take over Wallabies coach role from mid-2026
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Real Madrid's Rudiger, Mendy and Alaba out injured until end of season
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US threatens to quit Russia-Ukraine effort unless 'concrete proposals'
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Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT
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Zverev crashes as Swiatek scrapes into Madrid Open quarter-finals
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BRICS members blast rise of 'trade protectionism'
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Trump praises Bezos as Amazon denies plan to display tariff cost
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France to tax small parcels from China amid tariff fallout fears
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Hong Kong releases former opposition lawmakers jailed for subversion
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Trump celebrates tumultuous 100 days in office
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Sweden gun attack leaves three dead
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Real Madrid's Rudiger banned for six matches after Copa final red
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Firmino, Toney fire Al Ahli into AFC Champions League final
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Trump signals relief on auto tariffs as industry awaits details
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Cuban court revokes parole of two prominent dissidents
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Narine leads from the front as Kolkata trump Delhi in IPL
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Amazon says never planned to show tariff costs, after White House backlash
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Djokovic to miss Italian Open
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Trossard starts for Arsenal in Champions League semi against PSG
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Sweden shooting kills three: police
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Real Madrid's Rudiger, Mendy out injured until end of season
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Dubois' trainer accuses Usyk of 'conning boxing world'
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Femke Bol targets fast return after draining 2024
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Asterix, Obelix and Netflix: US streamer embraces Gallic heroes
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Watson wins Tour de Romandie prologue, Evenepoel eighth
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Amazon says never decided to show tariff costs, after White House backlash
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India gives army 'operational freedom' to respond to Kashmir attack
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Canadian firm makes first bid for international seabed mining license
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Kardashian robbery suspect says heist was one 'too many'
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'Chilled' Swiatek scrapes into Madrid Open last eight
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Interconnectivity: the cornerstone of the European electricity network
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France accuses Russian military intelligence of cyberattacks
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Multiple challenges await Canada's Carney
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US consumer confidence hits lowest level since onset of pandemic
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Boca Juniors sack coach Gago ahead of Club World Cup
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Trump celebrates tumultuous 100 days in office as support slips
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Forest face 'biggest games of careers' in Champions League chase: Nuno
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US climate assessment in doubt as Trump dismisses authors
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Shortlisted entries for UK's Turner Prize go on display
An exhibition of the shortlisted Turner Prize nominees opened on England's south coast on Wednesday, with four artists vying for the most prestigious -- and often controversial -- award in British art.

What's in a name? Beckham and Ronaldo grace Asian Games
David Beckham made his Asian Games debut on Wednesday in the same team as Ronaldo but not, sadly, in the football tournament.

RNA recovered from extinct animal in world first
Scientists have for the first time recovered RNA from an extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger, raising hope for the resurrection of animals once thought lost forever, Stockholm University researchers told AFP.

Five trends from Milan: quiet luxury to everything green
Fashion week in Milan wrapped up Monday after showcasing new designers, from Sabato de Sarno at Gucci to Peter Hawkings at Tom Ford.

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth's murder
French rapper MHD was sentenced Saturday to 12 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a young man in Paris who was rammed with a car before being set upon by a mob and stabbed.

In the shadow of Hollywood's strikes, beauty professionals suffer
Professional hairdressers and makeup artists work in the shadows of celebrities to make them sparkle on sets, red carpets and magazine covers.

Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery
The hectic fashion season reaches its last stop in Paris on Monday, with the biggest intrigue being whether beloved brand Balmain can recover from the theft of 50 outfits last week.

Charles wraps up France trip with enthusiatic crowds in Bordeaux
King Charles III on Friday was greeted by enthusiastic crowds and even had the honour of a hymn sung for him by the Fijian rugby team as he wrapped up a state visit to France with a stop in the southwestern city of Bordeaux.

Charles in Bordeaux on last day of climate-focused France trip
King Charles III on Friday arrived in France's southwestern city of Bordeaux on the final day of his state visit, putting the environment at centre stage in a region famed for its vineyards but also hit by climate-induced wildfires.

'Eiffel Tower' lights up quiet suburb in Chinese city
As decorative fountains frame a view of the Eiffel Tower and a fashionable young woman walks a poodle nearby, you might mistake China's Tianducheng neighbourhood for Paris -- if not for the concrete towers in the distance and Chinese signs on every shopfront.

'Euphoria' actor Angus Cloud's death ruled accidental overdose: coroner
Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old co-star of hit HBO drama "Euphoria," died from an accidental drug overdose in July, a US coroner said Thursday.
Charles III urges France, UK to 'reinvigorate' ties at lavish Versailles banquet
King Charles III on Wednesday issued a call for France and the UK to reinvigorate their relations, as President Emmanuel Macron hosted the British monarch for a glittering banquet at the Palace of Versailles on the first of a three-day state visit.
Macron hosts King Charles for Versailles banquet
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hosted King Charles III for a glittering banquet at France's former royal residence of the Palace of Versailles, as the British monarch kicked off a three-day state visit aimed at showing the underlying strength of cross-Channel ties even after Brexit.
Pomp, ceremony as Charles III begins French state visit
King Charles III on Wednesday embarked on his first state visit to France as monarch, a three-day trip aimed at showing that the fundamentals of the cross-Channel alliance remains strong despite a litany of political tensions after Brexit.

Scientists warn entire branches of the 'Tree of Life' are going extinct
Humans are driving the loss of entire branches of the "Tree of Life," according to a new study published on Monday which warns of the threat of a sixth mass extinction.

Kylie Minogue: having young fans is 'alarming and exciting'
A viral TikTok hit this summer means Kylie Minogue has added another cohort to her multi-generational fan base -- many of them so young they have never heard the hits that made her a star.

King Charles III heads to France for state visit
Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting and strikes forced the last-minute postponement of his first state visit as king.

'American Fiction' wins top prize at Toronto film fest
"American Fiction" -- a satire about race, media and how white audiences consume Black culture -- sealed its place as an early Oscars frontrunner by winning the coveted top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Huge groupers, the joy of Florida divers, are now 'vulnerable'
The goliath grouper, a colossus of a fish that can weigh up to 360 kilograms (nearly 800 pounds), is the delight of divers in Florida, though scientists warn their numbers are down since the US state allowed fishing of the giants resume.

Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee
Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm on Saturday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne.

South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi
Thousands of people, some holding spears and dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa's divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the country's emergence from apartheid.

Hugh Jackman and wife separating: statement
"Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman and his wife of 27 years are to separate, a statement carried by US media said Friday.

London celebrates its 'fearless' young fashion designers
The story of how British designer Lee Alexander McQueen's legendary first "Taxi Driver" collection was lost after he showed it on a clothes rack at the Ritz Hotel is told in a new exhibition in London.

Sweden throws royal bash for king's golden jubilee
Sweden celebrates the 50th anniversary of King Carl XVI Gustaf's reign with pomp and circumstance on Friday and Saturday, with a gala banquet, street parties and a procession through central Stockholm.

Princess Diana's 'Black Sheep' sweater sells at auction for $1.1 mn
An iconic red sweater worn by Princess Diana shortly after her engagement to then-Prince Charles, featuring rows of fluffy little sheep, sold at auction for more than $1.1 million following a frenetic bout of final bidding, Sotheby's announced Thursday.

Norway's princess to marry her shaman in August 2024
Norway's Princess Martha Louise, the oldest child of King Harald and Queen Sonja, will marry self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett on August 31, 2024, the couple announced on Wednesday.

Taylor Swift, Shakira shine at MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift cleaned up at Tuesday's MTV Video Music Awards, as Shakira accepted the night's prestigious Video Vanguard prize with a hip-shaking, career-spanning performance.

UK republican group head to sue over coronation arrest
The head of UK anti-monarchy group Republic said on Tuesday he was suing police for wrongful arrest before King Charles III's coronation.

Trapped US explorer nears rescue from deep Turkish cave
A US explorer trapped for more than a week deep in a Turkish cave with internal bleeding could be pulled to safety as early as Monday night, rescuers said.

German circus replaces live animals with holograms
The smell of sawdust and popcorn fills the air. The clowns, acrobats and magicians are all in place.

Helmut Lang and Ralph Lauren kick off New York Fashion Week
Amid sweltering heat and jitters over the Hollywood strike, New York kicked off its Spring-Summer 2024 Fashion Week on Friday, with heavyweights Ralph Lauren and Helmut Lang returning to the industry's flagship event with fresh ideas.
Gun salutes and reflection as UK remembers Queen Elizabeth II
Ceremonial gun salutes rang out across the UK on Friday to mark the accession of King Charles III, as he paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death.

UK marks first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death
Britain's King Charles III on Friday thanked the public for their support in his first year as monarch, as he marked the one-year anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson given 30 years for rapes
"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was sentenced Thursday to at least 30 years in prison for raping two women at his home two decades ago.

Scientists grow human-like kidneys in pigs
Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages.

Britain and France look to reset ties with state visit
British head of state King Charles III's upcoming visit to France will underscore historic close relations between the two countries, London and Paris said on Wednesday.

Woody Allen says supports #MeToo as 50th film shows at Venice
After a critical mauling for Roman Polanski, there was a warmer reception at the Venice Film Festival on Monday for another blacklisted director -- Woody Allen -- who insisted he supported the #MeToo movement "when it's beneficial".

Oh, deer: In US capital, 'Bambi' is increasingly unwelcome
To some, they are a magical sight to behold in the heart of the city -- to others a pest that eats through their gardens, endangers traffic and helps spread tick-borne diseases.

Thousands stuck in deep mud at Burning Man festival
Tens of thousands of drenched festivalgoers were stranded Sunday in deep, sticky mud in the Nevada desert after torrential rain turned the annual Burning Man gathering into a quagmire.