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Pets, pedis and peppermints: When the diva is a donkey

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The donkey pulls the colorful cart of Parpignol, who peddles toys to children in the spectacular street market scene that also literally features a horse-drawn carriage. ...

Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow blast near site of general’s assassination

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Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow that occurred when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee said ...

Judge upholds Trump's $100k fee to process US tech visas

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A US federal judge on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee to process H-1B visa applications, acknowledging it could " inflict significant harm on ...

Trump admin halts US offshore wind projects citing 'national security'

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The Republican president has long expressed opposition to windmills, particularly over their appearance, and his administration has made multiple attempts to limit ...

British singer Chris Rea, best known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies aged 74

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British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for the 1980s festive hit " Driving Home for Christmas", has died at the age of 74, his family announced on Monday. ...

Five killed after Mexican navy plane crashes off Texas Coast during medical mission

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At least five people were killed after a Mexican Navy aircraft crashed in waters off the US state of Texas while carrying out a medical transfer, the navy said Monday. ...

'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

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Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut " Call of Duty," has died in a car crash, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed on Monday. He ...

Timeline: How the Bondi Beach mass shooting unfolded

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Before and after the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia

As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese

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Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are winning over a growing number of programmers and companies in the United States.

Asian markets rally with Wall St as rate hopes rise, AI fears ease

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Investors were back in the saddle for the final business days before Christmas, having had a minor wobble earlier in the month on concerns that the Federal Reserve ...

US accused of 'theft and kidnapping' after seizing oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

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The US's recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela has sparked accusations of 'theft and kidnapping' from Caracas. What does this mean for international relations? ...

Thai border clashes displace over half a million in Cambodia

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More than half a million people in Cambodia have been forced from their homes due to two weeks of deadly clashes with Thailand, as the conflict escalates and humanitarian ...

Biennial no more: Big calendar shake-up announced for Africa Cup of Nations

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How will the Africa Cup of Nations' shift to a new schedule impact African football? Patrice Motsepe reveals a major restructuring that promises to reshape the continent's ...

US strikes over 70 Islamic State targets in Syria, kills five members

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Following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of three Americans, US forces have launched a significant military operation, striking over 70 ISIS targets in Syria. ...

LOOK! Famous faces, blacked-out pages as Epstein files opened

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What secrets do the newly released Epstein files hold about famous figures like Bill Clinton and Mick Jagger? Discover the revelations from the US Justice Department's ...

TikTok's billion-user milestone and new US joint venture secure its future

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TikTok's surge from niche video-sharing tool to global powerhouse is one of the biggest shifts in digital entertainment since the advent of social media.

TikTok dodges US ban with last minute power deal

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The move caps a lengthy tussle over the hugely successful video-sharing app in the world's largest economy, where TikTok says it has more than 170 million users. ...

Trump reclassifies marijuana as less dangerous drug for medical use

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US President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, potentially revolutionising medical research and ...

Australia announces biggest gun buyback since 1996 following Bondi Beach massacre

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Surfers and swimmers congregate in the surf at Bondi Beach as they participate in a tribute for the victims of Sunday’s Bondi Beach attack, in Sydney on December ...

US military strikes kill five alleged drug traffickers in Pacific, raising legal concerns

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Five alleged drug traffickers were killed in US military strikes in the Pacific, bringing the death toll of a controversial anti-drug campaign to over 100. As the ...

Donald Trump urges Ukraine to move 'quickly' on deal to end war with Russia

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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to act swiftly in negotiations to end Russia's invasion, as critical talks are set to unfold in Miami this weekend.

Venezuela defies Trump’s oil blockade, insists exports continue

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Venezuela asserts its determination to continue oil exports despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of a severe blockade, escalating tensions in the region. ...

Australia vows extremism crackdown as nation buries 10-year-old victim of Bondi attack

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Australia's prime minister vowed to stamp out extremism Thursday as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered ...

Trump ramps up immigration crackdown with expanded US travel ban

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US President Donald Trump has expanded his controversial travel ban to include seven more countries and Palestinian Authority passport holders, raising concerns ...

Australia to toughen gun laws after deadly Bondi shootings

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A father and son opened fire on a Jewish festival at Australia's Bondi Beach in a shooting spree that killed 15 people, including a child, authorities said on December ...