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South Korea president's indictment: what happens next?

South Korea president's indictment: what happens next?

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol was indicted for his martial law declaration that plunged the country into political turmoil, with prosecutors accusing him of being a "ringleader of insurrection".

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Lappartient aims for IOC presidency and world harmony

Lappartient aims for IOC presidency and world harmony

David Lappartient said that if elected president of the International Olympic Committee he foresees meeting with Donald Trump and working to end Russia's sporting exile.

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Japan's Fuji TV faces heat over sex allegations

Japan's Fuji TV faces heat over sex allegations

Pressure grew Monday on Fuji Television over an alleged sexual assault by a celebrity presenter, with the Japanese broadcaster set to address media as criticism mounts from advertisers and the public.

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Jennifer Lopez brings 1950s Hollywood 'diva' to Sundance indie fest

Jennifer Lopez brings 1950s Hollywood 'diva' to Sundance indie fest

Jennifer Lopez brought a heady blend of 1950s Hollywood musical and gritty prison drama to Sundance with her new film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which earned a standing ovation from the indie movie festival on Sunday.

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Jennifer Lopez bring 1950s Hollywood 'diva' to Sundance indie fest

Jennifer Lopez bring 1950s Hollywood 'diva' to Sundance indie fest

Jennifer Lopez brought a heady blend of 1950s Hollywood musical and gritty prison drama to Sundance with her new film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which earned a standing ovation from the indie movie festival on Sunday.

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Colombia caves on deportations after Trump threats

Colombia caves on deportations after Trump threats

Colombia on Sunday backed down and agreed to accept deported citizens sent on US military aircraft, hours after President Donald Trump threatened painful tariffs to punish the defiance to his mass deportation plans.

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Chiefs beat Bills, seek Super Bowl 'three-peat' against Eagles

Chiefs beat Bills, seek Super Bowl 'three-peat' against Eagles

The Kansas City Chiefs kept their bid for an historic third straight Super Bowl alive Sunday, holding off the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in an AFC Championship thriller to set up an NFL title clash with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Weak yuan, Trump tariff threats confound Beijing's economic puzzle

Weak yuan, Trump tariff threats confound Beijing's economic puzzle

Higher US tariffs under President Donald Trump could accelerate a slump in the value of China's currency, complicating recent efforts by Beijing to kickstart a rebound in its struggling economy, analysts warn.

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Sinner destined for greatness -- but first comes doping hearing

Sinner destined for greatness -- but first comes doping hearing

Jannik Sinner leaves Melbourne being talked about as a potential tennis great but first comes a hearing into his doping case at sport's highest court that could see him banned for up to two years.

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Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025

Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.

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