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In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'
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Haze pushes Kuala Lumpur, Singapore into world's most polluted cities
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Stocks lacklustre as inflation data weighs on sentiment
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Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
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Israel-bound plane rerouted, pilots wounded in reported fight
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Ireland coach Hallgrimsson confirms second Israel game will go ahead
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Truth commission on Sweden's Sami people seeks redress
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Swift concert attack plan convict fails to get Disney damages
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Energy costs spark inflation surges in France, Italy
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Ocon to leave Haas at end of F1 season
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South Korea break China hearts to reach Asian Games football final
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Indonesia razes poolside prison 'villas' where whisky, TVs seized
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Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans
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Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows
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French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs
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What we know about the North Korean POW dispute
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South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final
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Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
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Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins
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Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: research
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Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school
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Lost shark becomes viral star in South Korea
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Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush
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Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya
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Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
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North Korean leader 'extremely obese': Seoul spy agency
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G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity
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Yankees and pope-backed White Sox start MLB playoffs with wins
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India's fat dog vote goes viral
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Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir in hospital for observation
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Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
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'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history
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The eight stadiums for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
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Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World Cup
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Thieves swipe drugs under nose of Fiji police, swap with flour
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Bangladesh women lose ground after quota reform
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South Korea demands North apologise for DMZ mine blasts
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Vietnam admits 'differing opinions' on Hanoi development
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In Nepal's flood zone, teachers mourn students who never returned
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Stocks temper gains as oil pares heavy losses, US data in focus
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US Supreme Court lifts limits on third-country deportations
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New Zealand denies breaching climate commitments to EU
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Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
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Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile
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Paw-fect candidate: Australia finds new koala rescue dog
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Pirate island's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline
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One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: monitor
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With elections ahead, Latvia's Russian-speakers reject Moscow's help
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North Korea denies South's claim it was apparently behind DMZ mine blasts
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Twitter's chief on Monday defended the messaging platform's battle against "bots" that aspiring buyer Elon Musk says vex the platform, only to have the billionaire respond with a poo emoji.
Amber Heard says trial is 'torture,' wants to 'move on'
Amber Heard testified on Monday that the multi-million dollar defamation suit filed against her by her former husband Johnny Depp is "torture" and she just wants him to leave her alone so she can move on with her life.
French city approves Muslim swimsuit in controversial change
The French city of Grenoble on Monday authorised the wearing of the so-called "burkini" by Muslim women in state-run swimming pools, reigniting one of France's most contentious debates on religous dress.
75th Cannes film fest ready to party as Covid rules end
The last touches were being laid in Cannes on Monday for the 75th anniversary edition of the world's leading film festival, promising a return to its full glitz.
French city rekindles burkini row with pool rule change
The Alpine city of Grenoble is set to reignite one of France's recurring summer debates on Monday when it votes to authorise the "burkini" in state-run swimming pools.
Facebook changing with times a decade after stock debut
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg rang the opening bell remotely to cheers 10 years ago as the beloved social network made its stock market debut, culminating an all-night hackathon that included street hockey, costumes and music.
Amber Heard to return to witness stand as defamation trial resumes
Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard returns to the witness stand on Monday as the celebrity couple's bitter defamation trial resumes in a Virginia courtroom after a one-week hiatus.
'Doctor Strange' slips but stays atop N.America box office
Marvel and Disney's "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" saw a sharp dropoff this weekend from its blockbuster opening, but still reported $61 million in estimated ticket sales to top North America's box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
Ukraine folk rappers boost war morale with Eurovision triumph
Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest Sunday with an infectious hip-hop folk melody, as the embattled nation rides a wave of public support across Europe.
Rapping, breakdancing Ukrainians win Eurovision in musical morale boost
Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest Sunday, riding a wave of public support across Europe for the embattled nation and buoyed by an infectious hip-hop melody.
Brazilian dance star's Bolshoi exodus brings him home
The day Russia invaded Ukraine, Brazilian dancer David Motta, then a leading soloist at the renowned Bolshoi ballet, knew he had to leave the country where he had lived half his life.
'It's a war': Russia's Pussy Riot on European tour to help Ukraine
Balaclava-clad members of Russian protest punk band Pussy Riot mounted the stage for a Ukraine benefit concert with a blunt message for the Berlin audience about Vladimir Putin: we told you so.
Trio jailed for Hong Kong's priciest art heist
Three burglars who carried out a record-breaking $637 million art heist in Hong Kong but remained oblivious to the value of their historic haul were jailed Friday, local media reported.
Five new talents to watch at Cannes
There are serious veterans and huge household names at this year's Cannes Film Festival, from Tom Cruise to Baz Luhrmann to David Cronenberg.
Cannes unfurls blood-red carpet for gory films
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Twitter execs exit, hirings halt as Musk buy looms
Twitter confirmed Thursday that two senior executives are heading for the exit and it has paused most hiring, as Elon Musk stands poised to become the global messaging platform's new owner.
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra throws down motherland's beats at Eurovision
With their infectious musical fusion of roots and rhythm, Ukrainian folk hiphop band Kalush Orchestra is riding a wave of goodwill at the Eurovision Song Contest this year -- while eyeing the contest's top prize.
'Peace, love and Russian Roll': Austrian band parties on
Fans still sing and dance away to Russkaja's Soviet nostalgia beats, but the Austrian ska-punk band say their mission to bring "fun and love" has become tricky since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Cannes marks its 75th year in nostalgic form
From Maverick to Bowie to Elvis, the Cannes Film Festival launches its 75th-anniversary edition on Tuesday with a roster full of icons from the last century.
Saudi Aramco becomes world's most valuable company
Saudi Aramco on Wednesday dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped.
Disney profit slips but streaming TV subscribers jump
Disney on Wednesday said its profit slipped in the recently ended quarter but its television streaming service and parks were booming.
Google making smartwatch in 'ambient' computing push
Google on Wednesday said it is strapping a smartwatch onto its Pixel hardware line as part of an "ambient computing" vision to make its services available anywhere at any time.
Biggest white diamond ever auctioned fetches $18.8 million
The Rock, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for a hammer price of 18.6 million Swiss francs ($18.8 million) on Wednesday, far short of the record for such a jewel.
Calls mount for probe into reporter's killing during Israeli raid
Calls mounted Wednesday for an independent investigation into the killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot dead as she covered an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank.
Carter kicks in to make Racing 92 fans at home in Lens
Booted out of their home stadium by a hip hop concert, Racing 92 are trying to make the best of hosting their European Champions Cup rugby semi-final almost 200km away in Lens.
Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh: pioneering Palestinian reporter
Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed Wednesday while covering clashes in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, was among Arab media's most prominent figures and widely hailed for her bravery and professionalism.
Africa grapples with way forward on cybercrime
Cyber experts are urging Africa to up its game in the face of criminals targeting the continent's fast-growing internet economy with scams and theft.
Elon Musk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump
Elon Musk on Tuesday said he would lift Twitter's ban on former US president Donald Trump if Musk's deal to buy the global messaging platform is successful.
Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe fetches record $195 mn: Christie's
An iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe by American pop art visionary Andy Warhol went under the hammer for $195 million Monday at Christie's, becoming the most expensive 20th century artwork ever sold at public auction.
New Kendrick Lamar music video drops ahead of album release
Kendrick Lamar surprised fans overnight Sunday by dropping a new track and music video ahead of his expected album release later this week.
Bob Dylan installs artwork in French vineyard
Bob Dylan's first permanent artwork has been installed on the grounds of a wine estate in southern France.
Huge opening for 'Doctor Strange' gives Hollywood a boost
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" enjoyed a blockbuster opening over the weekend, taking in an estimated $185 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.