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Putin arrives in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort

Putin arrives in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Thursday to meet with counterpart Xi Jinping as he seeks greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy.

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'Mad Max' tears through Cannes with frenetic 'Furiosa'

'Mad Max' tears through Cannes with frenetic 'Furiosa'

"Furiosa", the latest frenetically paced "Mad Max" action movie, zoomed into pole position among this year's blockbusters with a raucous world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday.

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Zverev beats injury scare to reach Rome semis as Collins sets up Sabalenka clash

Zverev beats injury scare to reach Rome semis as Collins sets up Sabalenka clash

Alexander Zverev reached his 18th Masters semi-final in Rome on Wednesday but only after a worrying fall which sparked memories of the horror injury he suffered at the French Open two years ago.

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Slovak PM shooting suspect named as 71-year-old writer

Slovak PM shooting suspect named as 71-year-old writer

A suspect detained for shooting Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is a 71-year-old writer from the centre of the European nation, the interior minister said Wednesday, after media identified the man.

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Multiple women accuse David Copperfield of sex misconduct: report

Multiple women accuse David Copperfield of sex misconduct: report

Magician David Copperfield has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women in episodes said to have taken place over several decades, a report said Wednesday.

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Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six-year hiatus

Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six-year hiatus

American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret announced Wednesday that its annual fashion show, scrapped after 2018 due to sluggish sales and diminishing audiences, will return this fall bringing high-profile models back onto its catwalk.

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Redemption for Rodgers as Celtic maintain grip on Scottish title

Redemption for Rodgers as Celtic maintain grip on Scottish title

Celtic's celebrations of a 12th Scottish Premiership title in 13 years will be particularly sweet for manager Brendan Rodgers after a season in which he has had to silence dissenting voices.

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Chiefs kicker Butker slammed for 'sexist, homophobic' speech

Chiefs kicker Butker slammed for 'sexist, homophobic' speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker faced a growing backlash on Wednesday after giving a speech in which he lashed out at LGBTQ Pride month and took aim at working women.

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Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star

Modest Mexican taco restaurant wins Michelin star

A hole-in-the-wall taqueria that offers just four types of tacos and two salsas is among the first restaurants in Mexico to be awarded a star by the prestigious Michelin Guide.

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'Ready to rumble' - Biden, Trump agree to two election debates

'Ready to rumble' - Biden, Trump agree to two election debates

US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump agreed Wednesday to hold election debates in June and September, with the rivals trading barbs about their first on-stage meetings in nearly four years.

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