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Trump order targets 'improper ideology' at famed US museums

Trump order targets 'improper ideology' at famed US museums

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to remove "improper ideology" from the famed Smithsonian Museums -- and the National Zoo -- expanding his conservative clampdown on cultural institutions.

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South Korea's life game 'InZOI' challenges 'The Sims'

South Korea's life game 'InZOI' challenges 'The Sims'

South Korean game publisher Krafton released early access to its life simulation game "InZOI" Friday, hoping its powerful lifelike graphics will unseat the decades-long dominance of "The Sims" hit franchise.

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The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions

The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions

Banks may have to pay out tens of billions of pounds if the British Supreme Court upholds a judgment ruling controversial car loans are unlawful, in a case beginning in April.

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'My entire life': Saudi tailor keeps robe-making craft alive

'My entire life': Saudi tailor keeps robe-making craft alive

Saudi tailor Habib Mohammed's shop once made ornate, hand-woven cloaks for royals, a time-honoured craft he is determined to preserve even as mass-produced garments flood the market, threatening his traditional business.

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Man City eye FA Cup success to save troubled season

Man City eye FA Cup success to save troubled season

Manchester City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals aiming to keep alive their last chance of silverware in a turbulent season.

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Pendrith, Tosti among four co-leaders at Houston Open

Pendrith, Tosti among four co-leaders at Houston Open

Canada's Taylor Pendrith, Argentina's Alejandro Tosti and US golfers Keith Mitchell and Ryan Gerard shared the lead on Thursday when darkness halted the first round of the PGA Houston Open.

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Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance

Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance

Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.

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Man charged with destroying Teslas in Las Vegas, amid anti-Musk wave

Man charged with destroying Teslas in Las Vegas, amid anti-Musk wave

A man who allegedly set fire to five Teslas and sprayed them with bullets from a semi-automatic rifle appeared in a US court Thursday to face federal arson charges, the Department of Justice said.

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UK's King Charles cancels appointments after cancer treatment 'side effects'

UK's King Charles cancels appointments after cancer treatment 'side effects'

Britain's King Charles III on Thursday was forced to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and Friday after suffering "side effects" from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.

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Djokovic becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist in Miami

Djokovic becomes oldest Masters semi-finalist in Miami

Novak Djokovic turned on the style to take his place in the last four of the Miami Open with an impressive 6-3 7-6 (7/4) win over American Sebastian Korda, becoming the oldest man to reach a Masters 1000 semi-final.

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