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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029: Academy

Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029: Academy

The Oscars will be available to watch exclusively on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.

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CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure

CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) destined for a takeover -- and US President Donald Trump hoping the change will allow him to influence the iconic news network's programming.

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Rob Reiner's son appears in court over parents' murder

Rob Reiner's son appears in court over parents' murder

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner made his first appearance in court Wednesday on charges that he killed both of his parents in their Los Angeles home.

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Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule

Palace boss Glasner says contract talks on hold due to hectic schedule

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said Wednesday that talks over a potential new contract are on hold, with reports suggesting the club are drawing up a list of potential successors.

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Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game

Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game

Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

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German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases

German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases

German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington.

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India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog

India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog

The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on Wednesday.

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Hydrogen plays part in global warming: study

Hydrogen plays part in global warming: study

Hydrogen has long been touted as a possible solution to the climate crisis, but it could also be a small part of the problem, a study warned on Wednesday.

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EU's Mercosur trade deal hits French, Italian roadblock

EU's Mercosur trade deal hits French, Italian roadblock

EU plans to seal a vast trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur this week were thrown into disarray Wednesday as Italy joined France in demanding more time to sign off on it.

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Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

Coe shares 'frustration' over marathon record despite Kenyan's doping ban

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he shared people's "frustration" that the women's marathon world record held by Ruth Chepngetich still stands despite the Kenyan receiving a three-year doping ban in October.

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