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A South Korean appeals court on Tuesday increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee to four years in jail. The court found her guilty...
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Australian film star Rebel Wilson dismissed as "nonsense" claims she had bullied women on the set of her directorial debut film The Deb, as she gave evidence in...
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Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal reported to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war. The market...
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BP reported on Tuesday a sharp increase in profits in the first quarter. Crude oil prices soared amid the Middle East war, boosting the company’s earnings.
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When is a Chinese AI startup not a Chinese AI startup? Often when it registers or operates from Singapore or another jurisdiction to create legal and political distance...
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Hugo Hivernat's restaurant was only open for a few days when it listed a half rotisserie chicken at $40. The price prompted debate and pulled the chef into...
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A report published Tuesday showed North Korea dramatically increased executions during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for consuming South Korean dramas, K-pop and other foreign culture and political offences....
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Australia unveiled draft laws that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike deals to pay local outlets for news. Under the draft, the...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 131-122 on Monday. The victory completed a series sweep and sent the...
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Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices tied to the Middle East war and are cutting flights. The...
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Atletico Madrid and coach Diego Simeone have regularly tasted disappointment even during the club's golden age. They are now chasing redemption in their upcoming fixture against Arsenal.
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South Korean police said Tuesday they were investigating firms suspected of hoarding medical syringes. The probe follows disruptions to supplies of an oil-derived component crucial for producing many...
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More than 50 governments gather in Colombia on Tuesday for the world’s first international talks focused on phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels. The meeting opens against the backdrop...
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In Bangladesh’s vast Sundarban mangroves, locals fear tigers and often invoke spirits for protection. Experts say the big cats are the ones who need defending, warning that their...
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The Powerball jackpot was $130 million for Monday’s drawing. The prize pool has been rising after a Delaware player won $231 million in the April 6 drawing; check...
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Members of the armed forces and police may put their lives on the line for their country, but they still face mental and physical limits. Often it is...
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A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay as the centrepiece of a new museum. The museum transports visitors back to the 17th century,...
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Los Angeles Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard were fined by the NBA on Monday for criticizing the officiating after their playoff loss in Houston. The league...