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Believers rejoice as Jerusalem's holy sites re-open

Believers rejoice as Jerusalem's holy sites re-open

Just before 5 am at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, a Muslim worshipper prayed in tears. A few hours later, similar emotion overcame Christians and Jews as the city's holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran.

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Croke Park boss eager to stage Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash in Dublin

Croke Park boss eager to stage Fury-Joshua heavyweight clash in Dublin

The long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could take place outside the country at Dublin's Croke Park, according to the stadium's chief executive.

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Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition

Cannes Festival promises escapism in Hollywood-lite edition

The Cannes Film Festival unveiled its roster of films for this year's edition on Thursday packed with historical dramas, "gentleness" and even football, with the absence of major Hollywood studios set to dial down the American razzle-dazzle of previous editions.

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Stabbed for saying no: Is online misogyny fueling violence in Brazil?

Stabbed for saying no: Is online misogyny fueling violence in Brazil?

Alana Anisio Rosa, 20, politely turned down the man from her gym who kept sending her flowers and chocolates. A month later, he burst into her home and stabbed her around 50 times with a pocket knife.

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McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins

McIlroy ready for early start as 90th Masters begins

Defending champion Rory McIlroy was set for an early start on Thursday as golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson made ceremonial tee shots to begin the 90th Masters.

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Fonseca eases into Monte Carlo last eight meeting with Zverev

Fonseca eases into Monte Carlo last eight meeting with Zverev

Nineteen-year-old Joao Fonseca reached the quarter-finals of a Masters 1000 event for the first time when he strode to a convincing 6-3, 6-2 win over Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo on Thursday.

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Oil prices jump, stocks drop on Mideast ceasefire doubts

Oil prices jump, stocks drop on Mideast ceasefire doubts

Oil prices jumped and most stock markets fell Thursday on investor concerns over the Middle East ceasefire holding and as the key Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked to traffic.

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Verstappen set for fresh F1 angst as engineer nears Red Bull exit - reports

Verstappen set for fresh F1 angst as engineer nears Red Bull exit - reports

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen's future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after reports emerged that his long-time race engineer is set to leave Red Bull.

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Farhadi, Almodovar, Zvyagintsev to vie for top Cannes Festival prize

Farhadi, Almodovar, Zvyagintsev to vie for top Cannes Festival prize

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Spain's Pedro Almodovar and Russia's Andrey Zvyagintsev will be among 21 directors vying for the coveted Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival next month, organisers said on Thursday.

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BTS kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback

BTS kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback

South Korean K-pop megastars BTS kicked off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.

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