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The movies vying for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize
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Russian war drama among favourites for Cannes top prize
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Banned ex-100m champ Kerley to compete clean at Enhanced Games
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Waratahs 'on right track' despite crushing Brumbies loss
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Senegal's president sacks PM after months of tensions
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SpaceX's enormous Starship splashes down after test flight
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US mulls new strikes on Iran: US media reports
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South Korean Kim flirts with 59, shoots 60 to lead CJ Cup Byron Nelson
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SpaceX sends Starship rocket sailing into space
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NASCAR boss pays tribute to 'badass' Kyle Busch
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Russell bounces back to beat Antonelli in sprint qualifying
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Lens beat Nice to win French Cup for first time
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Mexico, EU lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade
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Vunipola guides Montpellier past Ulster to Challenge Cup triumph
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Fresh confrontation between police, protesters in Bolivia
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Kevin Warsh: New Fed chair who vows not to be Trump's puppet
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US Fed chair says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in
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French Gaza activists arrive home after Israel expulsion
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Ace, eagle lift Im to early CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead
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From agave syrup to raw materials: EU, Mexico agree trade expansion
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Antonelli romps opening practice ahead of Russell
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Who killed Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him
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Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
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Klaasen helps Hyderabad past Bangalore
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US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
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Gauff at ease in Paris as she prepares to defend French Open title
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Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says Kompany
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Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
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Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros
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Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts
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Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'
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EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China
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SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday
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Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi
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Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects
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Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances
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Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final
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Mexico, EU to lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade
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Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach
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Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead
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Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros
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Latest Neuer injury 'no danger' for World Cup, say Bayern
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Sinner says returning to Roland Garros 'special feeling' after 2025 final
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Castro backers rally in front of US embassy in Havana
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PSG defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed
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Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza 'we no longer know'
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Sinner stands between Djokovic and record 25th major crown at French Open
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Cannes red carpet showstoppers
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Dethroned clay queen Swiatek 'willing to fight'
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Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 4: Moscow
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EU nations back 'return hubs' in migration policy tightening
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Zelensky to meet European allies after Trump criticism
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Stocks mostly rise as Fed set to cut US rates
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Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civilians
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Trump takes limelight as Kennedy Center honors artists
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Ukraine president to meet European allies after Trump criticism
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was due to meet with European allies in London on Monday, after President Donald Trump accused him of not reading the US proposal to end the war with Russia.
Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia in border flare-up
Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for the latest eruption of fighting on their disputed border which killed a Thai soldier.
Asian stocks stagger as traders prepare for expected US rate cut
Asian equities drifted Monday as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut this week, with debate centring on the likelihood the Federal Reserve will continue easing monetary policy further into the new year.
Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodian military: army
Thailand launched air strikes on its neighbour Cambodia on Monday, the Thai army said, with both sides trading blame for the latest eruption of fighting on their disputed border which killed a Thai soldier.
Venezuela acknowledges death of detained opposition figure
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Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt
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Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election
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Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt
Benin's government said Sunday the government had thwarted an attempted coup, just hours after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon.
'It's all over': how Iran abandoned Assad to his fate days before fall
As city after city fell to a lightning rebel offensive in Syria last December, Iranian forces and diplomats supporting Bashar al-Assad saw the writing on the wall, abandoning the longtime ruler days before his ousting, sources told AFP.
Netanyahu expects to move to Gaza truce second phase soon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday he expected the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire plan for Gaza to begin soon, and said he would meet President Donald Trump this month.
Benin government says 'foiled' coup attempt
Benin's government on Sunday said it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon.
Benin govt says 'foiled' coup attempt
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Palestinian coach gets hope, advice from mum in Gaza tent
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Benin presidency says still in control despite coup attempt
Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control.
In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for Israel during a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem on Sunday before talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hong Kong heads to the polls after deadly fire
Hong Kong began voting on Sunday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing's "patriots only" rules, though government efforts to drive turnout have been overshadowed by the city's deadliest fire in decades.
Divided US Fed set for contentious interest rate meeting
While the US Federal Reserve's final interest rate meeting this year could see an unusual amount of division, financial markets view a third straight interest rate cut as nearly certain.
Trump's Pentagon chief under fire as scandals mount
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure from scandals surrounding strikes on alleged drug boats and his use of Signal to discuss sensitive military information, sparking growing criticism and calls for him to quit.
Mexico's Sheinbaum holds huge rally following major protests
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered Saturday in Mexico's capital to support President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the leftist leader sought to demonstrate her continued popularity following a month of political pushback and major protests.
Bethlehem Christmas tree lit up for first time since Gaza war
Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago.
Greyness and solitude: French ex-president describes prison stay
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