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KATY, YOU’RE A FIREWORK

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Pop star blasts off into space with all-female group

The archive where Nazi victims come back to life

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Eighty years after the end of World War II, people all over the world are still discovering the fate of their family members sent to Adolf Hitler's Nazi death camps. ...

Chinese EV battery giant CATL posts 33% surge in Q1 profit

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Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has achieved a remarkable 32. 9% profit increase in Q1, even as the electric vehicle market faces declining demand, signalling ...

Watch VideoArsenal's Martin Odegaard can prove point on Real Madrid return

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After a decade of proving his worth, Arsenal's Martin Odegaard returns to Real Madrid, ready to showcase his talent and lead his team in a pivotal Champions League ...

LVMH sales dip as Trump tariffs dent luxury tastes

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Since tariffs were announced by Trump however, French President Emmanuel Macron has called on French businesses to suspend investment in the United States.

What we know about Israel's latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

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Nearly a month after renewed assaults in Gaza, Israel presents a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas.

Springboks' menace Mark Tele'a ditches All Blacks ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

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Mark Tele'a, a standout player for the All Blacks, has announced his move to Japan next year. What does this mean for New Zealand rugby?

Watch Video'Yes, we can!' Kylian Mbappe bullish about a Real Madrid comeback against Arsenal

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Kylian Mbappe aims for Champions League glory with Real Madrid, facing a daunting 3-0 deficit against Arsenal. Can he lead the team to a historic comeback?

Lesotho grants license to Elon Musk's Starlink

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The Lesotho Communications Authority said Starlink made its application in April 2024 and would be issued with a license valid for 10 years.

Trump hosts 'coolest dictator' Bukele in migrant crackdown talks

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President Donald Trump on Monday hosted El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, the self-described "world's coolest dictator" who is now the US leader's key ally in ...

Trump hosts 'coolest dictator' El Salvador's Bukele in migrant crackdown talks

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President Trump meets with El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, the self-proclaimed 'world's coolest dictator,' to discuss a contentious migrant deportation strategy amidst ...

Liverpool set for 'big summer' of transfers, says skipper Virgil van Dijk

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expects a 'big summer' in the transfer market as the club eyes its 20th English league title.

UK govt races against time to keep steel furnaces running

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government swooped in on Saturday to prevent the closure of British Steel's main plant in northern Scunthorpe after its Chinese owners ...

Chinese exports soared in March ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

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Beijing and Washington have been locked in a fast-moving, high-stakes game of brinkmanship since Trump launched a global tariff assault that has particularly targeted ...

Trump spotlight divides SA's Afrikaners

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Mainly Afrikaner-led governments imposed the race-based apartheid system that denied the black majority political and economic rights until it was voted out in 1994. ...

Watch VideoRory McIlroy's silent determination: A Masters triumph without conversation

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Rory McIlroy's long-awaited Masters triumph was marked by intense focus and a lack of conversation with Bryson DeChambeau.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

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The latest Premier League weekend served up thrilling actions and critical outcomes as teams approach the season's climax.

Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight

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Katy Perry is set to make history as the leading figure in an all-female crew, launching into space aboard Jeff Bezos' rocket.

Watch VideoRory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory completes his Grand Slam journey

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Rory McIlroy's emotional victory at the Masters marks the completion of his Grand Slam journey, as he sinks a crucial birdie putt in a sudden death playoff against ...

Watch VideoMcLaren's Oscar Piastri powers to 'mega' win in Bahrain

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Oscar Piastri secured a historic victory for McLaren in the Bahrain Grand Prix, overtaking George Russell and rising to second in the drivers' standings, with Lando ...

Watch VideoVirgil van Dijk secures last-ditch victory for Liverpool in Premier League title march

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Virgil Van Dijk's late goal secured Liverpool's 2-1 win over West Ham, keeping them on track for the Premier League title with six games remaining.

Israel seizes key Gaza corridor, to expand offensive

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Israel announced on Saturday that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered ...

US-Iran nuclear talks: High-stakes diplomacy in Oman amid military threats

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The United States and Iran begin critical nuclear talks in Oman, with US President Donald Trump explicitly threatening military action if negotiations fail.

US senators demand probe into Trump's potential insider trading

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Could US President Donald Trump's recent tariff decisions have crossed legal lines? A group of US senators is urging the SEC to investigate potential insider trading ...

Aussie sprinter Gout Gout shines at Australian Championships with 19. 84 second dash

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Gout Gout, the rising star of Australian athletics, clocked an impressive 19. 84 seconds to win the Australian 200m title, marking the second fastest time ever by ...