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Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight

Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight

The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel's participation during its ongoing war with Hamas.

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Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four

Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four

World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open -- a re-match of last year's final -- after they both enjoyed victories on Wednesday.

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Macron and Lula's 'bromance' sets social media fans alight

Macron and Lula's 'bromance' sets social media fans alight

Wedding photos or a diplomatic visit? The apparent "bromance" between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has set social media fans alight.

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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time

China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.

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French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches

French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches

Allegations of child grooming on French film sets has put the spotlight on the importance of coaches to protect young actors.

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Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations

Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations

Former China coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie went on trial Friday on allegations of bribery, state media said, part of a broader crackdown on corruption in football in the country.

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Greek govt faces censure motion over train tragedy

Greek govt faces censure motion over train tragedy

Greece's conservative government faces a censure motion in parliament on Thursday over claims it had sought to manipulate an ongoing investigation into the nation's worst train tragedy.

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Japan Moon probe survives second lunar night: space agency

Japan Moon probe survives second lunar night: space agency

Japan's unmanned Moon lander woke up after surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday.

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Hit TV satire reveals how Japanese society has changed

Hit TV satire reveals how Japanese society has changed

A time-travelling TV comedy with a bawdy middle-aged hero has become a big hit in Japan, juxtaposing the country's brash 1980s boom years with its more politically correct present day.

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Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals

Collins and Alexandrova fight into Miami semi-finals

Danielle Collins and Ekaterina Alexandrova will meet in the semi-finals of the WTA Miami Open after victories in the last eight on Wednesday.

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