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Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes

Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords reunion gigs sell out in minutes

New Zealand's self-described "fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo-acapella-rap-funk-comedy-folk duo" Flight of the Conchords sold out their first shows in eight years in minutes this week, sparking a frenzy among fans.

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US-Iran truce enters second day as war flares in Lebanon

US-Iran truce enters second day as war flares in Lebanon

The fragile truce between Iran and the United States entered its second day on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

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Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet

Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet

After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged.

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Mines vs glaciers: Argentine MPs weigh key environmental reform

Mines vs glaciers: Argentine MPs weigh key environmental reform

Argentine MPs on Wednesday inched closer to adopting a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost.

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Slot admits Liverpool in 'survival mode' in PSG defeat

Slot admits Liverpool in 'survival mode' in PSG defeat

Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg as he defended his decision to play with three central defenders and insisted the Reds still had hope going into the return.

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Tiger Woods drug records to be subpoenaed by prosecutors

Tiger Woods drug records to be subpoenaed by prosecutors

Prosecutors have requested medical records for all the prescription drugs Tiger Woods was taking when he crashed his car near his Florida home last month.

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England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse

England's Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse

England's Aaron Rai birdied the last two holes to win Wednesday's Masters Par-Three Contest and risk the event's curse for the year's first major tournament.

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Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie

Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie

Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

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Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tie

Dominant PSG leave Liverpool right up against it in Champions League tie

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return.

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Meta releases first new AI model since shaking up team

Meta releases first new AI model since shaking up team

Meta on Wednesday released an artificial intelligence model, Muse Spark, it touts as smarter and faster than what it offered before shaking up its Superintelligence Labs unit.

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