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'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores

'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

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Cannes Festival: the films in competition

Cannes Festival: the films in competition

A total of 22 films have been announced in the main competition at this year's Cannes film festival, which kicks off on the French Riviera on May 13.

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As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech

As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.

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Film claims to name killer of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Film claims to name killer of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

A new documentary purports to name the Israeli soldier who killed Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down in the West Bank while reporting in 2022.

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Trump hails US-China trade 'reset' after first day of talks

Trump hails US-China trade 'reset' after first day of talks

US President Donald Trump hailed early Sunday a "total reset" in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at de-escalating tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.

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Jeeno leads Boutier by one at LPGA Americas Open

Jeeno leads Boutier by one at LPGA Americas Open

World number two Jeeno Thitikul defied difficult, windy conditions to card nine birdies, offsetting a mid-round double-bogey and regaining the lead in the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National on Saturday.

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Lowry, Straka share lead at windy Truist

Lowry, Straka share lead at windy Truist

Ireland's Shane Lowry and Austrian Sepp Straka dueled down the stretch to emerge tied for the lead through 54 holes at the PGA Tour Truist Championship on Saturday, three strokes clear of their nearest rivals.

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Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again

Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again

Lionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4-1 defeat against Minnesota United on Saturday.

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Celtics overwhelm Knicks to pull within 2-1 in NBA playoff series

Celtics overwhelm Knicks to pull within 2-1 in NBA playoff series

Defending NBA champion Boston overpowered New York 115-93 on Saturday, dominating to the finish after squandering 20-point leads to lose two prior playoff games to the Knicks.

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Toulouse crush Toulon to reach Top 14 semis as Castres pay tribute to Raisuqe

Toulouse crush Toulon to reach Top 14 semis as Castres pay tribute to Raisuqe

Toulouse crushed Toulon for the third time this season on Saturday with a 50-16 win to qualify directly for the Top 14 semi-finals as Castres mourned Fijian wing Josaia Raisuqe.

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