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Star K-pop producer causes online stir after lashing out at industry bosses

Star K-pop producer causes online stir after lashing out at industry bosses

The creative director behind the girl band NewJeans has found online fame after a tearful, profanity-laced news conference in which she slammed some of K-pop's most powerful executives as "middle-aged jerks".

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Olympic torch begins its voyage to France

Olympic torch begins its voyage to France

The Olympic flame on Saturday began its journey to France on board the Belem leaving the Greek port of Piraeus after spending the night at the French embassy in Athens.

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American Steele takes charge in LIV Adelaide as major champions loom

American Steele takes charge in LIV Adelaide as major champions loom

Three-time PGA Tour champion Brendan Steele seized a one shot lead Saturday to take into the final round at LIV Golf's Adelaide stop, but a slew of major winners are within striking distance.

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Olympics boss distances himself from athletics prize money move

Olympics boss distances himself from athletics prize money move

The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) distanced himself from a taboo-busting move from World Athletics' governing body to offer prize money to gold medallists at this year's Paris Olympics.

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Olympic chief Bach backs world doping body over positive Chinese tests

Olympic chief Bach backs world doping body over positive Chinese tests

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.

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Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: Bach to AFP

Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: Bach to AFP

Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) even if they fail to qualify, its head Thomas Bach said.

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Olympic chief Bach has 'full confidence' in WADA over Chinese swimmers

Olympic chief Bach has 'full confidence' in WADA over Chinese swimmers

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach told AFP he had "full confidence" in the World Anti-Doping Agency over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers.

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Olympic chief backs 'iconic' Paris opening ceremony despite security fears

Olympic chief backs 'iconic' Paris opening ceremony despite security fears

The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach promised that the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on the river Seine would be "iconic" and "unforgettable" despite ongoing security worries about the open-air river parade.

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Olympic deal shows bubbling market for zero-alcohol beers

Olympic deal shows bubbling market for zero-alcohol beers

For the first time this summer, as sportswomen and men strive for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to sip the official beer of an Olympic Games.

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'Everyone sits out': Yangon parks offer heatwave relief

'Everyone sits out': Yangon parks offer heatwave relief

As the sun sets on another scorching Yangon day, the hot and bothered descend on the Myanmar city's parks, the coolest place to spend an evening during yet another power blackout.

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