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More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, a French city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards.

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'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal

'Betrayal': The young victims of India's exam leak scandal

Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death.

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Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told

Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told

The teenage girl allegedly killed and dismembered by American singer D4vd had an abortion after their sexual encounter, according to text messages revealed Friday in a Los Angeles court.

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'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash

'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash

Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism.

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100-year-old Mel Brooks lands at Comic-Con for 'Spaceballs' sequel

100-year-old Mel Brooks lands at Comic-Con for 'Spaceballs' sequel

From the far reaches of the galaxy, the team behind "Spaceballs: The New One," the sequel to comedy master Mel Brooks's "Star Wars" parody, landed at Comic-Con on Friday in San Diego.

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SpaceX carries out successful Starship test flight, first since going public

SpaceX carries out successful Starship test flight, first since going public

SpaceX's Starship on Friday sailed through its first test flight since the company went public.

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Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec

Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec

Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles powered to his third US 100m title in a world-leading 9.79sec at the US athletics championships on Friday.

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Meta quits clean energy pledge amid gas-powered data center push

Meta quits clean energy pledge amid gas-powered data center push

Meta has abandoned a global pledge by leading companies to source all of their electricity from renewable sources, the social media giant confirmed Friday.

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Nazgul haunt the hall as 'Rings of Power' trailer airs at Comic-Con

Nazgul haunt the hall as 'Rings of Power' trailer airs at Comic-Con

The third season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premiered its trailer Friday at San Diego Comic-Con.

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Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings

Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings

The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to renew Volker Turk's mandate as high commissioner for human rights for four years despite strong opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel.

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