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Kanye West planned concerts trigger frenzy in Russia

Kanye West planned concerts trigger frenzy in Russia

Rapper Kanye West's announcement of two stadium concerts in Russia later this year has sent the local media and political scene into a frenzy -- with President Vladimir Putin's spokesman even asked on Thursday if a planned meeting was on the cards.

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Hamilton 'fittest ever' as he chases eighth F1 title

Hamilton 'fittest ever' as he chases eighth F1 title

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title.

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Hungary music festival basks in post-Orban freedom

Hungary music festival basks in post-Orban freedom

Drifting between concert stages and chilling on hammocks, revellers partied in Hungary this year at one of Europe's largest outdoor festivals, with organisers saying they no longer felt "headwinds" under the country's new government.

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ARKBRIDGE’s David Mali Highlights AI-Driven Risk Management at the Finance Magnates London Summit

ARKBRIDGE’s David Mali Highlights AI-Driven Risk Management at the Finance Magnates London Summit

David Mali of ARKBRIDGE at the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 in London, discussing the growing role of AI and technology in modern trading and risk management.

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Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link

Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are "active" in the transfer market after reports the Premier League champions have agreed to a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.

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Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland: spokesman

Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland: spokesman

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are "excited" about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.

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Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'

Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'

Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.

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Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence

Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.

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Evergrande's Xu Jiayin: from real-estate tycoon to life in prison

Evergrande's Xu Jiayin: from real-estate tycoon to life in prison

Once China's richest man, disgraced property tycoon Xu Jiayin looked worn as a court in China handed the now white-haired Evergrande founder a life sentence on Thursday.

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Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer

Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer

Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, official data showed Thursday.

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