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Struggling brewer Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs

Struggling brewer Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs

Under-pressure Dutch brewer Heineken said Wednesday that it would scrap up to 6,000 jobs as it faces what it called "challenging market conditions" with beer volumes down compared to last year.

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Britain's Harris Dickinson on John Lennon, directing and news overload

Britain's Harris Dickinson on John Lennon, directing and news overload

He's acted as Nicole Kidman's love interest, delivered an acclaimed directorial debut, and been cast in Sam Mendes' upcoming "The Beatles" films, but Britain's Harris Dickinson insists he's keeping his feet on the ground.

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9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence

9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence

A shooter killed nine people and injured dozens more at a secondary school and residence in a remote part of western Canada on Tuesday, before the suspect took their own life.

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Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs rout Lakers, Pacers stun Knicks

Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs rout Lakers, Pacers stun Knicks

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs ran roughshod over the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, the French superstar matching his NBA season high with 40 points in a 136-108 rout.

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UK's crumbling canals threatened with collapse

UK's crumbling canals threatened with collapse

On a misty winter's day in the English midlands, engineers struggled to drag stranded narrowboats from a waterless, mud-filled canal that collapsed weeks earlier, in a delicate, multi-million-pound rescue operation.

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Hong Kong convicts father of wanted activist over handling of funds

Hong Kong convicts father of wanted activist over handling of funds

A Hong Kong court convicted the father of a wanted pro-democracy activist on Wednesday for handling money belonging to his daughter overseas, the first such verdict issued under the city's homegrown national security law.

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'Overloading' may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

'Overloading' may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

Philippine authorities said Wednesday that a ferry may have been overloaded when it sank in the country's south last month, killing dozens of people who received no warning from the ship's crew.

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China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women's football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns.

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Glitzy Oscar nominees luncheon back one year after LA fires

Glitzy Oscar nominees luncheon back one year after LA fires

Hollywood stars embraced and champagne corks popped at this year's Oscars nominee lunch, the glamorous pre-show gathering that was canceled amid last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

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Pacers outlast Knicks in overtime

Pacers outlast Knicks in overtime

The Indiana Pacers, fueled by 30 points from Pascal Siakam, stunned the New York Knicks 137-134 in an NBA overtime thriller at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

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