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'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches Cannes

'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches Cannes

Filmmaker Sepideh Farsi is still in shock after an Israeli air strike killed her documentary's main subject, 25-year-old photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, in Gaza last month.

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Pandemic accord, tightened budget on menu at big WHO meet

Pandemic accord, tightened budget on menu at big WHO meet

Next week promises to be a crucial one for the World Health Organization, with member states coming together in Geneva to adopt a landmark pandemic agreement and a slimmed-down budget amid US funding cuts.

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Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE

Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE

US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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Ex-All Black Mehrtens backing sleeping giant Beziers

Ex-All Black Mehrtens backing sleeping giant Beziers

Andrew Mehrtens had plenty of tough encounters on the field during his storied career but the former All Black fly-half is facing one of his most formidable yet as he prepares to watch his team Beziers' final match this season in the French second tier.

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Piastri in control, Ferrari floundering as F1 arrives in Europe

Piastri in control, Ferrari floundering as F1 arrives in Europe

Oscar Piastri heads into this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with the momentum of three successive wins behind him as he seeks to consolidate his bid for the Formula One drivers’ world title.

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Premier League top-five hopefuls battle for Champions League riches

Premier League top-five hopefuls battle for Champions League riches

The Premier League race is over and relegation is decided -- but the battle for Champions League qualification remains wide open with just two rounds to go.

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Under pressure from hard-right, Starmer takes cautious approach to EU 'reset'

Under pressure from hard-right, Starmer takes cautious approach to EU 'reset'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is treading a fine line on UK-EU relations as hard-right populists make gains at a time when Brexit and immigration remain toxic issues in Britain.

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Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes

Stocks drop as fresh trade news awaited, oil down on Iran hopes

Equities stuttered Thursday as investors await fresh developments in trade talks, with US partners looking to reach deals to avoid Donald Trump's tariff blitz, while oil extended losses on hopes for an Iran nuclear deal.

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Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022

Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022

War rivals Ukraine and Russia are set to go into their first direct talks in more than three years on Thursday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin not included on the list of attendees.

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Tatum-less Boston down Knicks to stay alive in playoffs

Tatum-less Boston down Knicks to stay alive in playoffs

The Boston Celtics battled back from Jayson Tatum's shattering injury blow to defeat the New York Knicks 127-102 and keep their NBA playoff campaign alive on Wednesday.

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