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ConocoPhillips chief seeks extra US protection of Mideast assets
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Oil prices jump as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts
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In world first, antimatter taken on test drive at CERN
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New Chile president withdraws support for Bachelet UN chief bid
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Mammals cannot be cloned infinitely, mice study discovers
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600-year-old pinot noir grape found in medieval French toilet
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NASA to build $20 bn moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans
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Czech 'arks' help preserve Ukraine's cultural heritage
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Shiffrin closes on World Cup overall title with slalom win
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Griezmann to leave Atletico for Orlando at end of season
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New Nice mayor poses a 'real problem' for 2030 Winter Olympics
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Afghanistan announces release of detained US citizen
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Meta awaits verdict in New Mexico child safety trial
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Pinheiro Braathen wins World Cup giant slalom title after Odermatt crashes
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Aid flotilla arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites
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Residents recount guilt, chaos in hearing on deadly Hong Kong fire
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Oil prices jump, stocks slip as Trump's Iran claims raise doubts
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World Snooker Championship to stay at Crucible
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Mercedes new electric VLE: Price and performance?
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Outlook worsens for whale stranded on German coast
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Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains
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Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump talk of negotiations
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IPL's Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead
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Oil prices jump, stocks waver after Trump's Iran claim
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'A top person': Who is the US dealing with in Iran?
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In Lebanon's Tyre, ancient site threatened by Israeli bombs
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US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president
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Mbappe says injury is behind him, all systems go for World Cup
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Supporters' group file lawsuit against 'excessive' World Cup ticket prices
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Gas shortages push India's poor back to wood and coal
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'Plundered': Senegal fishers feel sting of illegal, industrial vessels
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Iran hits Israel with missiles after denying Trump talks
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Stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce
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Trans community alarmed as India moves to curb LGBTQ rights
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Families' nightmare fight for justice in Austria child sex cases
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Tiger Woods to return to action in TGL with Masters looming
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Australia, EU agree sweeping new trade pact eight years in the works
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Back to black: facing energy shock, Asia turns to coal
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Iran fires new wave of missiles at Israel after denying Trump talks
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Manila's jeepney drivers struggle as Mideast war sends diesel cost soaring
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The contenders vying to be next Danish leader
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India's historic haveli homes caught between revival and ruin
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Denmark votes in close election, outgoing PM tipped to win
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N. Korea's Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response
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Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup
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Malinin and Sakamoto seek solace at figure skating worlds as Olympic champions absent
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'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
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Asian stocks rise on Trump U-turn but unease sees oil bounce
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Pistons halt Lakers streak while Spurs, Thunder win
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Silence not an option, says Canadian Sikh activist after fresh threats
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Clad in protective blue surgical gloves, a Dutch museum worker gingerly unhooks a precious decorative artefact before gently laying it down on a pillow and wrapping it in dozens of layers of special paper.
Iran's Panahi pokes fun at Iran's jailers in Cannes comeback
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi makes his first appearance at an international film festival in 15 years at Cannes on Tuesday with a story about political prisoners trying to get their own back on their jailers.
Red carpet clash dampens Denzel Washington's award at Cannes
Hollywood star Denzel Washington had a tense exchange with a photographer before he received a surprise honorary award at the Cannes film festival on Monday.
Scarlett Johansson makes nerve-wracking debut as director
Scarlett Johansson won praise from veteran filmmaker Wes Anderson as she nervously prepared to unveil her debut feature as a director at the Cannes film festival on Tuesday.
YouTube star educator Ms Rachel draws ire over Gaza appeals
At first glance, the Instagram profile of Ms Rachel fits the image an influencer who has won millions of devoted subscribers for her sing-songy educational content for toddlers and parenting tips.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky watch Denzel Washington award in Cannes
Rapper A$AP Rocky and his partner Rihanna watched on as Denzel Washington received a surprise lifetime award at the Cannes film festival on Monday.
Russian ballet patriarch Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
Legendary Russian ballet figure Yuri Grigorovich, who was for three decades the lead choreographer at Moscow's famed Bolshoi Theatre, has died aged 98.
New 'Frankenstein' will be no horror flick, Del Toro says
Triple Oscar winning director Guillermo del Toro said his new version of "Frankenstein" will not be a horror film, but will instead pack a high-voltage emotional punch.
Trump turning US into authoritarian regime, says Emmy winner
Donald Trump is turning the United States into an authoritarian regime, an Oscar-nominated director warned as his documentary about George Orwell was screened at the Cannes film festival Monday.
Gael Garcia Bernal retells Philippines history in new film
Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal stars in a new film which re-examines the discovery of the Philippines by European explorers and questions the existence of a national resistance hero.
Five things to know about Scarlett Johansson
One of Hollywood's top-grossing actresses, Scarlett Johansson will walk the red carpet twice at Cannes, for her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great" and for Wes Anderson's film "The Phoenician Scheme", which premieres Monday.
'Leave our marshes alone': Iraqis fear oil drilling would destroy fabled wetlands
Plans to drill for oil in the protected Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq have galvanised villagers and activists determined to save the mythical wetlands already battered by years of drought.
New 'Final Destination' film slays N.America box office
"Final Destination: Bloodlines," the latest installment in the horror franchise, made a grisly splash in North American theaters this weekend, taking in $51 million to debut in the top spot, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Wes Anderson and his A-list army dazzle at Cannes
US director Wes Anderson brought his latest A-list cast led by Benicio del Toro to the Cannes film festival on Sunday, ramping up the star power as the competition reaches the halfway mark.
Cannes film festival: highlights from week 1
This year's Cannes film festival has all the usual glitz and glamour but is also heavy on politics.
Austria's JJ soars to Eurovision victory with operatic pop
With his falsetto voice and an angelic smile, Johannes Pietsch, alias JJ, early Sunday catapulted Austria to its first Eurovision victory since the triumph of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst 11 years ago.
On a high: Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with his opera-tinged song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.
Pedro Pascal drops F-bomb urging filmmakers to resist Trump
Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal urged Hollywood to "fuck the people that try to make you scared" on Saturday while admitting it was "scary" to speak out against US President Donald Trump.
Eurovision final: how it works
The Eurovision Song Contest evokes a world of intrigue with song rules, juries and votes that draw out the drama until a winner is crowned.
Top director Akin slams Turkey's 'mobster' leaders over arrests
Acclaimed film director Fatih Akin said he fears ending up behind bars if he returns to Turkey, with his manager there in jail accused of attempting to overthrow the government.
Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa.
Ravers revel in Cannes spotlight with thumping 'Sirat'
Real ravers picked from obscurity to act in Cannes festival hit "Sirat" said they were delighted Friday to showcase their free-party world of drugs, trance music and travel.
EU tech chief urges US cooperation as key decisions near
EU digital policy chief Henna Virkkunen on Friday urged closer cooperation between the United States and Europe on tech regulation as Brussels finalizes investigations targeting US giants over violations of the bloc's rules.
German female-led 'folk-horror' early favourite in Cannes
The Cannes film festival has an early frontrunner for its top prize in the form of a haunting German film exploring female trauma across four generations that one review called "ethereal, unnerving brilliance".
Trump insults Springsteen, Swift from Air Force One
President Donald Trump used his down time on Air Force One Friday to insult "obnoxious JERK" Bruce Springsteen and declare Taylor Swift "no longer HOT" in social media blasts against the music giants.
Jihadists in Nigeria turn to TikTok to spread propaganda
Jihadists in northeastern Nigeria are surging -- and using social media to spread the word of their campaigns and recruit fighters.
World Press Photo cast doubt on 'Napalm Girl' photographer's identity
World Press Photo said Friday it removed US-Vietnamese photographer Nick Ut's name as the person credited for one of history's most iconic pictures, the Vietnam War image "Napalm Girl", amid doubts over its authorship.
Romania's pro-EU presidential candidate hit by disinformation campaign
Fabricated documents, deepfakes and unsubstantiated claims: Romania's pro-European presidential candidate Nicusor Dan has been targeted by an online disinformation campaign that has intensified ahead of Sunday's run-off, analysts interviewed by AFP said.
Dua Lipa is the youngest person on UK's under-40 rich list
Pop star Dua Lipa, at 29 years old, is the youngest person featured on The Sunday Times' annual list of Britain's wealthiest people under 40, the publication announced Friday.
Eurovision in numbers
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland, with the grand final on Saturday. Here is a snapshot of Eurovision in numbers:
US singer Chris Brown charged with assault in Britain
American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, is due to appear in a UK court on Friday after being arrested and charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, police said.
YouTube star MrBeast upsets Mexican officials with temple videos
Mexico is seeking compensation from YouTube celebrity MrBeast's production company, accusing it of using images of the country's ancient archaeological sites to advertise a chocolate brand.