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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for assaulting ride-share driver

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for assaulting ride-share driver

Actor Kiefer Sutherland, who starred in the television series "24" and vampire flick "The Lost Boys," was arrested Monday on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver, according to Los Angeles police.

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Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Thunder halt Spurs losing streak

Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Thunder halt Spurs losing streak

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a three-game losing streak against the San Antonio Spurs with a 119-98 victory over their Western Conference rivals on Tuesday.

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Asian markets mixed, Tokyo up on election speculation

Asian markets mixed, Tokyo up on election speculation

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday, with Japan election speculation pushing Tokyo shares to a record high, while oil steadied after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.

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2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts

2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday.

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LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets

LA28 organizers promise 'affordable' Olympics tickets

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an "affordable and inclusive" Games on Tuesday as they prepared to open registration for a lottery to buy tickets.

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K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April

K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April

K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their first world tour in four years in April, their label said on Wednesday, part of a hotly-anticipated comeback following a hiatus for the South Koreans whose music has become a global phenomenon.

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US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions

The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced last month by President Donald Trump.

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Sinner in way as Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia

Sinner in way as Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam in Australia

Carlos Alcaraz is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but winning the only major to elude him will be no easy feat with great rival Jannik Sinner standing in his way.

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Rahm, Dechambeau, Smith snub PGA Tour offer to stay with LIV

Rahm, Dechambeau, Smith snub PGA Tour offer to stay with LIV

Major winners Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith all committed to stay with LIV Golf in 2026 on Tuesday, turning down the chance to follow Brooks Koepka back to the US PGA Tour.

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K-pop heartthrobs BTS to begin world tour from April

K-pop heartthrobs BTS to begin world tour from April

K-pop megastars BTS will launch a comeback world tour from April, the band's label said on Wednesday.

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