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Stars flying into Cannes in private jets 'obscene', say ex-pilots

Stars flying into Cannes in private jets 'obscene', say ex-pilots

Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.

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McIlroy eyeing early charge as PGA Championship begins

McIlroy eyeing early charge as PGA Championship begins

Rory McIlroy was hoping for a morning charge and set for an early test of his right foot issues as the 108th PGA Championship teed off Thursday at Aronimink.

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Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion

Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to put relegated Burnley to the sword in emphatic fashion on Monday as they close in on a first Premier League title for 22 years.

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UK PM in peril as potential successors jockey for position

UK PM in peril as potential successors jockey for position

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future looked increasingly uncertain on Thursday as potential challengers positioned themselves for a possible leadership contest, including popular former deputy Angela Rayner.

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US jury awards $49.5 mn damages to Boeing 737 MAX victim's family

US jury awards $49.5 mn damages to Boeing 737 MAX victim's family

A US jury awarded $49.5 million in damages on Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.

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South Africa court clears way for Zuma's arms graft trial

South Africa court clears way for Zuma's arms graft trial

A South African court ruled Thursday that a long-running arms deal corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French defence giant Thales can proceed, rejecting bids to delay the trial.

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Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo

Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo

A US-brokered peace deal in the DR Congo is more focused on plundering the country's resources than offering security, Nobel Peace Prize-winning Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege has told AFP.

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UK economy resilient as Mideast war, political risks loom

UK economy resilient as Mideast war, political risks loom

Britain's economy expanded in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, offering a boost to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the Mideast crisis and political turmoil cloud the outlook.

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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing three and denting peace hopes

Russia pummels Kyiv, killing three and denting peace hopes

Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least three people, further shredding hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.

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Subdued Trump left waiting for 'big hug' from Xi

Subdued Trump left waiting for 'big hug' from Xi

Donald Trump paid a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the Chinese capital on Thursday, but the US president had a face like thunder.

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