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Macron decorates Indonesia leader before Buddhist temple visit

Macron decorates Indonesia leader before Buddhist temple visit

French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Indonesia's leader with France's top award during a visit to a military base on Thursday, before a trip to the world's largest Buddhist temple.

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Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: "We've been numbed by performances over the past few seasons."

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Musk's most memorable moments as Trump's advisor

Musk's most memorable moments as Trump's advisor

Billionaire Elon Musk has said he is leaving his role in the US government, in which he was tasked with reducing federal spending, shortly after his first major break with Donald Trump over the president's signature spending bill.

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Zimbabwe's farmers push on as land grab compensation flounders

Zimbabwe's farmers push on as land grab compensation flounders

In a field of paprika plants in the heart of Zimbabwe, fourth-generation farmer Daniel Burger and relative newcomer Miriam Mupambawashe discuss the quality of the crop.

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Court to rule on future of Maradona caregivers' trial

Court to rule on future of Maradona caregivers' trial

An Argentine court is set to rule Thursday on how to proceed with the trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team after a judge stepped down over her role in an unauthorized documentary about the case.

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Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals

Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals

Oklahoma City, sparked by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 by routing Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday.

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Lee Jae-myung's rise from poverty to brink of South Korean presidency

Lee Jae-myung's rise from poverty to brink of South Korean presidency

Lawsuits, scandals, armed troops and a knife-wielding attacker all failed to deter Lee Jae-myung's ascendancy from sweatshop worker to the cusp of South Korea's presidency.

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Harvard to hold graduation in shadow of Trump 'retribution'

Harvard to hold graduation in shadow of Trump 'retribution'

Harvard is due to hold its annual graduation ceremony Thursday as a federal judge considers the legality of punitive measures taken against the university by President Donald Trump that threaten to overshadow festivities.

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Thousands storm aid warehouse in Gaza as hunger crisis deepens

Thousands storm aid warehouse in Gaza as hunger crisis deepens

Thousands of desperate Palestinians stormed a United Nations warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, with the World Food Programme reporting two possible deaths in the tumult as Israel and the UN traded blame over the deepening hunger crisis.

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Early voting starts for S. Korea election triggered by martial law

Early voting starts for S. Korea election triggered by martial law

Early voting in South Korea's presidential elections began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a poll triggered by ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated suspension of civilian rule last year.

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