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Clooney turns AFP photographer in jokey red carpet switch

German growth prospects brighten as economy defies Mideast turmoil

Retirement Income Planning Florida Launches No-Cost 'Income Gap Analysis' Program for Pre-Retirees

Outrage mounts in Malta after acquittal over journalist's murder

Iraola hails Barcola mentality after blockbuster Liverpool move

Malaysia starts cloud seeding to help clear toxic haze

Michelsen shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans

El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns

US govt sides with OpenAI in New York Times copyright lawsuit

Kenya steps up crocodile hunt as rising lakes fuel conflict

Grammy-Winning Jazz Vocalist Cassandra Wilson Dies at 70

Maui Wildfire Survivors Report Major Losses to Troubled Rebuilding Contractors

China’s Oil Use Drops 9 Percent as Transport Electrification Accelerates

WMO Says Powerful El Niño Is Likely to Persist Into February 2027

Actor Jeremy Renner in critical condition after snow plow accident

Movie star Jeremy Renner, known for his role as Hawkeye in several Marvel blockbusters, was in critical but stable condition following an accident, his representative told US media on Sunday.

Sweden's 'crossfit priest' heals body and soul on Insta

Under the Instagram handle 'crossfitpriest', Swedish hospital chaplain Oskar Arngarden doles out fitness and spiritual advice to more than 30,000 followers, helping to heal body, mind and soul.

Fritz crushes struggling Zverev at United Cup as US progress

Taylor Fritz inflicted a second straight defeat Monday on struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev at the United Cup as the United States powered into a playoff match against Britain.

Jokic triple double leads Denver over Boston in NBA showdown

Nikola Jokic delivered a triple double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists to spark host Denver over Boston 123-111 in a Sunday showdown of NBA conference leaders.

Which countries have imposed fresh Covid rules on travellers from China?

Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, as the world's most populous nation faces a surge in Covid cases following its decision to relax strict virus restrictions.

Japan emperor makes first public new year's appearance since 2020

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Monday made his first public New Year's greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition with caution as the nation and the royal family gradually return to normalcy.

Final farewell for Pele, Brazil's football 'King'

Brazilians bid a final farewell this week to football giant Pele, starting Monday with a 24-hour public wake at the stadium of his long-time team, Santos.

Struggling Zverev crushed by Fritz at United Cup

Struggling former world number two Alexander Zverev crashed to a second straight defeat of the season Monday at the United Cup, dismissed by American Taylor Fritz in just 64 minutes.

Body of ex-pope Benedict to lie in state at Vatican

Catholics will on Monday be able to pay their respects in the Vatican to former pope Benedict XVI, whose body will lie in state for three days at St Peter's Basilica before his funeral.

AI infused everything on show at CES gadget extravaganza

The latest leaps in artificial intelligence in everything from cars, robots to appliances will be on full display at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening Thursday in Las Vegas.

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