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Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe
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Vietnamese Hit ‘Fish, Fists and Ambergris’ Gets Global Theatrical Rollout, Netflix Southeast Asia Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
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‘Scream 7’ Heading To $7.5M Franchise Record Previews – Box Office
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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover
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Upgrade Your Home Without Breaking The Bank: 50 Items That’ll Transform Your Space
Imagine your bedroom is like a plain vanilla ice cream cone. It’s nice, but sometimes you want sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and a cherry on top to ma...
Pakistan's defense minister says that there is now 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes
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Hillary Clinton tells House panel she 'had no idea' of Epstein's crimes
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'Family voting' concerns raised by election observers in Gorton and Denton
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How the Green Party's first ever Westminster by-election victory played out
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Breaking Down Ashley Tisdale’s Mom Group Drama With Hilary Duff, More
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D4vd Named as ‘Target’ of Grand Jury Murder Investigation Into Body Found in His Tesla
Imagine you have a box of crayons and someone found something broken inside, but they aren’t sure who did it. Now, think of D4vd, a singer, like a k...
Rescue centre at 'breaking point' over £40k bills
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