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Jamie Foxx makes first public outing since medical scare

Jamie Foxx makes first public outing since medical scare

US actor Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance in Hollywood since suffering a mysterious medical emergency, telling an award show that he had not been able to even walk six months ago.

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Messi named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'

Messi named Time's 'Athlete of the Year'

Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d'Or award and his ground-breaking move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami.

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Germany draw to book place in Women's Nations League finals

Germany draw to book place in Women's Nations League finals

Germany booked their place at the Women's Nations League finals, where they will also fight for their spot at the 2024 Olympic Games, after grinding out a 0-0 draw in Wales on Tuesday.

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'Obey and shut up' to survive in Colombia region controlled by armed groups

'Obey and shut up' to survive in Colombia region controlled by armed groups

"Here you obey and shut up," says Jose, a resident of Colombia's northern Bolivar department where forgotten communities eke out a terrified existence under the yoke of armed groups fighting over access to rich gold deposits.

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Washington Post staff to strike on Thursday

Washington Post staff to strike on Thursday

Hundreds of staff at The Washington Post, one of America's most storied newspapers, will walk off the job for 24 hours Thursday, their union announced, slamming the company for refusing to negotiate a contract "in good faith."

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British artist Jesse Darling wins 2023 Turner Prize

British artist Jesse Darling wins 2023 Turner Prize

British artist Jesse Darling won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday for his sculptures and installations that invoke societal breakdown.

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23andMe says hackers saw data from millions of users

23andMe says hackers saw data from millions of users

Personal genetics firm 23andMe on Tuesday confirmed that hackers using stolen passwords accessed the personal information about 6.9 million of its members.

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US antitrust regulators probe ExxonMobil's Pioneer deal

US antitrust regulators probe ExxonMobil's Pioneer deal

US antitrust officials are seeking additional information related to ExxonMobil's megadeal to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources for about $60 billion, according to a securities filing Tuesday.

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Texas woman whose fetus has fatal condition sues for abortion

Texas woman whose fetus has fatal condition sues for abortion

A 31-year-old woman sued the state of Texas on Tuesday in order to get an abortion for a pregnancy that she and her doctors say threatens her life and future fertility.

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'Bad buzz': How video games learnt to embrace diversity

'Bad buzz': How video games learnt to embrace diversity

The most notorious, violent and often sexist video game "Grand Theft Auto" is finally dropping a playable woman character into its testosterone-fuelled world, capping a wider trend towards more inclusivity in the gaming industry.

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