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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
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Is Cuba back on the menu?
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‘Top Gun’ actor defends his reputation after self-imposed, decade-long media ban from ‘mishandled’ profile
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The Scandal Over a Supposedly AI-Written, Award-Winning Short Story Is Troubling. Or Just Mean?
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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
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UK radio station mistakenly announces King Charles’ death in on-air blunder
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Hume 'embracing' chance to land silverware
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Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says regulator
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Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis for commuting election denier’s sentence
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Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself report on Trump classified probe
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Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses primary race to Trump-backed challenger
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Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here
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Billy Joel hits back at planned biopic, says filmmakers ‘will not be able to secure the music rights required’
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‘In Waves,’ Park Chan-Wook Deals End Cannes Market With A Bang
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Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
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Christine Drazan wins Oregon GOP primary for governor, setting up rematch with Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek
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Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz
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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
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Could a soccer match help mend ties between North and South Korea?
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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
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Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
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Dear England drama: 'A story of real hope' says writer
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Jon Stewart Worries About Trump’s Foreign Policy Skills: ‘He Should Not Have This Job’
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Venice Winner Anuparna Roy Sets Sophomore Feature ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
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Married at First Sight UK rape allegations 'serious', says DCMS
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Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
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UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
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Iran war day 80: Trump issues warning; Tehran ready to confront aggression
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Oil prices rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks
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Jordan Firstman’s’Club Kid’ Scores $17 Million Global Rights Deal From A24 After Heated Cannes Bidding War
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Ryanair sees flat fare headwinds from Iran war
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Berlinale Title ‘Light Pillar’ Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
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How to prepare for a huge disaster when you live in a tiny apartment
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Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad
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Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?
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