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Ole Miss inquiry expands after video and monkey-noise allegations

New York Woman Faces $40,000 in Fines Due to 'BLANK' License Plate

General Hospital actor Randall England dies at 75

Bunnie XO artwork taken down from Jelly Roll’s Nashville bar

London museum removes Russell Brand hair exhibit after rape conviction

Yella Beezy sentenced to life for arranging rapper Mo3’s murder

Kylie Jenner employee describes closet ordeal and pepper-spray incident

Authorities to identify Montauk Mary and five other Long Island cold-case victims

Davante Adams injury deepens Los Angeles Rams receiver shortage

Stray Kids Announce 2027 'RUN IT' World Tour with MetLife Stadium Headline

Barbie sequel negotiations stall over reported $25 million pay packages

João Franco’s earlier post draws attention after arrest over fatal Turkey brawl

Bath & Body Works launches buy-one-get-one-free candle offer

Calgary Chef Launches App to Connect Food Businesses with Non-Profits

Deutsche Bank offices searched in money laundering probe

German prosecutors and police on Wednesday searched Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt and its office in Berlin in an investigation over suspected money laundering offences, officials said.

Netherlands 'insufficiently' protects Caribbean island from climate change: court

The Netherlands "insufficiently" protects the tiny Caribbean territory of Bonaire from climate change, a Dutch court ruled Wednesday in a potentially landmark environmental justice ruling.

Fury confirms April comeback fight against Makhmudov

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight in April, weeks after saying he would come out of retirement.

Susan Sarandon to be honoured at Spain's top film awards

Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon will receive the international prize at Spain's top film awards next month for her "extraordinary" career and "brave political and social commitment", the Spanish Cinema Academy announced on Wednesday.

Trump says 'time running out' as Iran rejects talks amid 'threats'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran that time was running out for the Islamic republic to prevent American military intervention as Tehran rejected holding negotiations against a backdrop of threats.

Spain eyes full service on train tragedy line in 10 days

Spain aims to restart within 10 days full service on a key high-speed railway line where a collision between two trains killed 45 people, the transport minister said on Wednesday.

Greenland dispute 'strategic wake-up call for all of Europe,' says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday a standoff with the United States over Greenland was "a strategic wake-up call for all of Europe", speaking alongside the leaders of Denmark and the Danish autonomous territory.

Sinner hails 'inspiration' Djokovic ahead of Australian Open blockbuster

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner called Novak Djokovic "an inspiration" after setting up an Australian Open semi-final blockbuster against the 24-time Grand Slam winner.

Dollar rebounds while gold climbs again before Fed update

The dollar recovered slightly on Wednesday as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve's outlook on interest rates, while gold reached another record high as investors seek safety amid an uncertain economic outlook on several fronts.

Aki a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener over disciplinary issue

Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders France in Paris next week after he was dropped from the squad going to a training camp in Portugal.

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