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World leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis, dead at 88
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World leaders react to the death of Pope Francis
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Zimbabwe lead first Test despite Bangladesh spinner Mehidy's five wickets
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Vatican postpones sainthood for 'God's influencer' after pope's death
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Pope's death prompts CONI to call for sporting postponements, minute's silence
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Stunned and sad, faithful gather at St Peter's to remember Francis
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Asian scam centre crime gangs expanding worldwide: UN
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Davos meet founder Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF board
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Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people: report
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The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football
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Clerical sex abuse: Pope Francis's thorniest challenge
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Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina
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Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine after Easter truce
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Pope Francis has died aged 88
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Gaza civil defence describes medic killings as 'summary executions'
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Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould
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Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points
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Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded
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Vance lands in India for tough talks on trade
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Inside South Africa's wildlife CSI school helping to catch poachers
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Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti takes a look inward
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Kim Kardashian: From sex tape to Oval Office via TV and Instagram
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Vance in India for tough talks on trade
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Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win
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Vance heads to India for tough talks on trade
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China slams 'appeasement' of US as nations rush to secure trade deals
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'Grandpa robbers' go on trial for Kardashian heist in Paris
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Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start
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Gold hits record, dollar drops as tariff fears dampen sentiment
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As Dalai Lama approaches 90, Tibetans weigh future
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US defense chief shared sensitive information in second Signal chat: US media
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Swede Lingblad gets first win in just third LPGA start
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South Korea ex-president back in court for criminal trial
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Thunder crush Grizzlies, Celtics and Cavs open NBA playoffs with wins
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Beijing slams 'appeasement' of US in trade deals that hurt China
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Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes
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Padres say slugger Arraez 'stable' after scary collision
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Trump tariffs stunt US toy imports as sellers play for time
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El Salvador offers to swap US deportees with Venezuela
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Higgo holds on for win after Dahmen's late collapse
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Moolec Science Enters Into Transformational Transaction Expanding Across Multiple Technology Platforms
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El Salvador's president proposes prisoner exchange with Venezuela
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo named NBA MVP finalists
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Thomas ends long wait with playoff win over Novak
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Thunder rumble to record win over Grizzlies, Celtics top Magic in NBA playoff openers
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Linesman hit by projectile as Saint-Etienne edge toward safety
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Mallia guides Toulouse to Top 14 win over Stade Francais
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Israel cancels visas for French lawmakers
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Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce, as Trump predicts 'deal'
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Afghanistan morality ministry spreads 'living things' images ban
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Paris show spotlights Afghan women who 'lost hope'
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Thousands turn out for Thai royal barge pageantry
Thousands of well-wishers lined the banks of Bangkok's Chao Phraya River Sunday to watch King Maha Vajiralongkorn ride a glittering royal barge procession to mark his 72nd birthday.
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Abortion film shows impact of Texas ban ahead of US election
A harrowing new documentary about three Texas women who suffered unspeakable tragedy after they were refused abortions hits theaters Friday, as the battle over reproductive rights looms large ahead of the US election.

French luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race
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Navalny's tomb 'covered with fresh flowers every day': widow
Well-wishers cover the grave of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny with flowers every day, showing he still has "huge numbers of supporters", his widow Yulia Navalnaya said on Tuesday.

President Biya lands back in Cameroon after health rumours
Cameroonian president Paul Biya landed on Monday at the capital Yaounde's international airport, after several weeks out of the country amid rumours about his health, state broadcaster CRTV showed.

Fans gather to mourn Liam Payne's death at UK and other vigils
Fans mourning Liam Payne's death turned out across Britain and beyond at organised vigils Sunday, with at least 1,000 gathering in central London to pay tribute to the former One Direction star.

Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, an elite group formally introduced into the music pantheon Saturday at a star-studded concert gala.

'One of the last': handmade bagpipes a dying art in Scotland
The Highland bagpipe is an integral part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in northern France on D-Day.

Romantasy and dark college: young readers drive new literary trends
From romantasy to dark college, legions of young readers are diving into eclectic new literary subgenres in a trend turbo-charged by social media.

Google wins delay in opening Android app store to rivals
A US judge on Friday let Google delay opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops, suspending a November 1 deadline ordered in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.

'Heartbreaking': Dad, fans grieve Liam Payne's death
The father of One Direction member Liam Payne visited the hotel Friday where his son plunged to his death from a third-floor balcony two days earlier, thanking fans gathered nearby in a shared moment of grief.

Google wins delay opening Android app store to rivals
A US judge on Friday let Google put off opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops while the tech titan appeals an order to do just that.

One Direction members 'devastated' by Liam Payne's death
The members of hugely successful pop group One Direction said Thursday they were "completely devastated" by the death of bandmate Liam Payne, who fell from the balcony of his Buenos Aires hotel room.

Netflix adds millions of subscribers but growth slows
Netflix on Thursday said it added more than five million subscribers in the recently ended quarter but signaled slowing growth.

Mitzi Gaynor, star of 'South Pacific,' dies aged 93
Mitzi Gaynor, best known for hit movie musical "South Pacific," has died at the age of 93, her representatives said Thursday.

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S Korean Nobel winner Han Kang hopes daily life 'won't change much'
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