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Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival

Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival

A Donald Trump biopic looked set to trigger huge controversy in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film festival reached its midway point.

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Demi Moore transforms for Cannes body horror 'The Substance'

Demi Moore transforms for Cannes body horror 'The Substance'

Demi Moore disappears beneath layers of bizarre and hideous prosthetics in her acclaimed new horror film "The Substance" -- but thankfully, at least one faithful companion could still identify her on set.

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Spain demands Milei public apology for 'corrupt wife' comment

Spain demands Milei public apology for 'corrupt wife' comment

Spain on Monday demanded a "public apology" from Argentina's President Javier Milei for calling Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife "corrupt" amid a deepening diplomatic crisis between the Hispanic allies.

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Gold hits record high as Iran shock triggers haven support

Gold hits record high as Iran shock triggers haven support

The price of gold hit a record high Monday as the shock death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash boosted support for the precious metal seen as a haven investment.

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Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge being towed to port

Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge being towed to port

The cargo ship that collided with a Baltimore bridge nearly two months ago, collapsing it and killing six highway workers, was refloated on Monday and was being towed back into port.

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Max wins but Red Bull supremacy challenged: Emilia Romagna GP talking points

Max wins but Red Bull supremacy challenged: Emilia Romagna GP talking points

Max Verstappen claimed his fifth win in seven races this year to extend his lead as he seeks a fourth consecutive drivers' title.

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US inflation fight will take 'further time': senior Fed official

US inflation fight will take 'further time': senior Fed official

The US Federal Reserve should keep interest rates at their current elevated levels for longer than previously expected due to disappointing recent inflation data, a senior bank official said Monday.

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UK report finds cover-up of decades-long infected blood scandal

UK report finds cover-up of decades-long infected blood scandal

A decades-long UK scandal in which thousands of people died after being treated with infected blood was covered up and largely could have been avoided, according to a bombshell report published Monday.

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Trump trial resumes, closing arguments expected next week

Trump trial resumes, closing arguments expected next week

Donald Trump's trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star began inching towards its final stages Monday, with closing arguments expected early next week.

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Julian Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling: UK judges

Julian Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling: UK judges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a bid to appeal against a UK court ruling that approved his extradition to the United States to face trial for breaking national security laws.

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