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British porn star to be deported from Bali after small fine

Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights

Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah

Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour

Trump 'pardons' jailed US election denier

British porn star fined, faces imminent Bali deportation

Spain opens doors to descendants of Franco-era exiles

Indonesia floods were 'extinction level' for rare orangutans

Thai teacher finds 'peace amidst chaos' painting bunker murals

Escapism or exaltation? 'Narco-culture' games raise concern in Mexico

Japan bear victim's watch shows last movements

2024 Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy over Israel's participation

Nemo, last year's Eurovision winner, said Thursday he was returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's continued participation, which has already prompted five countries to pull out.

US bringing seized tanker to port, as Venezuela war threats build

An oil tanker seized by American forces off the Venezuelan coast will be brought to a port in the United States, the White House said Thursday, as fears mount of open conflict between the two countries.

Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's World Cup due to their "extortionate" cost.

Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return

Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the move was necessary to stabilize finances after a crisis-hit inaugural season.

Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's World Cup due to their "extortionate" cost.

De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series

Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 international and level the series on Thursday.

Dow hits record high despite AI fears

The Dow hit a record high on Thursday despite disappointing earnings from software giant Oracle reviving concerns over sky-high AI valuations.

UN demands probe after attack on Myanmar hospital

The United Nations on Thursday demanded an investigation after a strike on a Myanmar hospital killed at least 33 people, saying the attack could constitute a war crime.

Make your own AI Mickey Mouse - Disney embraces new tech

Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.