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Weinstein lawyer says accuser sought payday from complaint

Weinstein lawyer says accuser sought payday from complaint

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's lawyer claimed Thursday that one of his accusers had only made allegations of sexual assault to prosecutors so she could sue the wealthy Hollywood lynchpin.

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Police arrest more than 400 in Istanbul May Day showdown

Police arrest more than 400 in Istanbul May Day showdown

Police arrested more than 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, officials said, amidst a massive show of force to prevent May Day demonstrations in Turkey's biggest city.

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Herbert named head coach of Canada men's basketball team

Herbert named head coach of Canada men's basketball team

Gordie Herbert, who guided Germany to the 2023 Basketball World Cup crown, will coach the Canadian men's national team for the next Olympic cycle, Canada Basketball announced on Thursday.

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'Boss Baby' Suryavanshi falls to second-ball duck in IPL

'Boss Baby' Suryavanshi falls to second-ball duck in IPL

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell to a two-ball duck in the IPL on Thursday, just days after he became the youngest-ever player to hit a T20 ton.

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Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign' against community in Syria

Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign' against community in Syria

Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against his community after two days of deadly sectarian clashes left 101 people dead.

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Shibutani siblings return to ice dance after seven years

Shibutani siblings return to ice dance after seven years

Two-time Olympic medallist ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani announced their return to competition for the 2025-26 Olympic season on Thursday, seven years after the US siblings retired from the sport.

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Schueller hat-trick sends Bayern women to first double

Schueller hat-trick sends Bayern women to first double

A Lea Schueller hat-trick took Bayern Munich to a 4-2 win over Werder Bremen in the German Cup final on Thursday, sealing the club's first domestic double.

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Baudin in yellow on Tour de Romandie as Fortunato takes 2nd stage

Baudin in yellow on Tour de Romandie as Fortunato takes 2nd stage

French rider Alex Baudin took the race leader's yellow jersey on the Tour de Romandie after finishing in the chasing group in Thursday's second stage won by Italy's Lorenzo Fortunato.

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UK records hottest ever May Day

UK records hottest ever May Day

The UK recorded its hottest ever May Day on Thursday, having just experienced its sunniest April since records began, according to the Met Office.

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Thousands of UK children write to WWII veterans ahead of VE Day

Thousands of UK children write to WWII veterans ahead of VE Day

Tens of thousands of UK children have written to World War II veterans as part of a project to teach new generations about the "memory and of meaning" of the conflict ahead of Victory in Europe Day celebrations.

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