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'Dame Edna' comedian to get state funeral in Australia

Sydney (AFP) - Late comedian Barry Humphries -- best known to audiences as "Dame Edna Everage" -- will receive a state funeral in his native Australia, the country's prime minister has said.

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Foreign chefs conquer Paris with childhood flavours for French cuisine

Paris (AFP) - "My mum doesn't agree with what I do here: at home, we don't eat like this," laughs Alan Geaam, the first Lebanese chef to earn a Michelin star in Paris.

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US lawmakers query Shein, Adidas, Nike over Uyghur rights concerns

New York (AFP) - Multiple groups of US lawmakers have sought reassurances this week about clothing giant Shein and other brands facing allegations their products use forced Chinese labor or material from regions where such conditions allegedly occur.

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Asian stocks down after Wall Street losses

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks were down on Wednesday following losses on Wall Street fuelled by fears of banking sector turmoil and jitters over interest rates.

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Suspect in Texas neighbor slayings arrested

Washington (AFP) - A man accused of massacring five neighbors after they asked him to stop firing his rifle in his yard was captured Tuesday after a days-long manhunt, Texas law enforcement said.

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Number of child marriages falling too slowly: UNICEF

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Child marriages are declining -- but at a rate that would not eliminate the practice for another 300 years, while a perfect storm of crises could yet reverse the trend, the United Nations childrens' agency said Tuesday.

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Charles III coronation a must for foreign royal fanatics

London (AFP) - Harking from Canada, Australia, France and beyond, many international royal fans are celebrating King Charles III's coronation by heading to London, a city that knows how to capitalise on its most famous residents.

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Young Palestinians in Lebanon dream of a future abroad

Shatila camp (Lebanon) (AFP) - In Lebanon's impoverished Palestinian refugee camps, young people say they dream of leaving a struggling country where their families took refuge generations ago and where their futures remain bleak.

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Young Thai protesters hope for 'game changer' election

Bangkok (AFP) - Three years ago, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul was on the front lines of Thailand's democracy movement as thousands of young protesters clashed with police firing teargas and rubber bullets on the streets of Bangkok.

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At 75, Israel's economy offers success or inequality

Ashkelon (Israel) (AFP) - Now 75 years old, Israel models itself as an economic success story, a leader in business, agriculture and advanced technologies -- despite glaring inequalities that have left many Israelis behind.

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Brunson shines as Knicks down Heat to level series

New York (AFP) - Jalen Brunson scored 30 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105 to square their Eastern Conference playoff semi-final series at 1-1 on Tuesday.

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Iran's president heads to Syria for first trip since war, eyeing rebuild

Damascus (AFP) - Iran's Ebrahim Raisi is set to travel to Damascus Wednesday in the first visit by an Iranian president since Syria's civil war broke out and as regional engagement with the two allies expands.

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Press freedoms shrink, journalists targeted: UN and media

United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the globe, with journalists continually harassed, jailed and killed, UN officials and media outlets warned Tuesday.

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Where football and politics mix: Chile's 'Palestino' football club

Santiago (AFP) - Thousands of miles away from conflict in the Middle East, the Palestinian flag flies on a cold autumn night at a football stadium in the Chilean capital, Santiago.

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White House calls in tech firms to talk AI risks

Washington (AFP) - The White House plans to meet with top executives from Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic on Thursday to discuss the promise and risks of artificial intelligence.

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McIlroy 'refreshed' after mental health break

Miami (AFP) - Northern Ireland golf star Rory McIlroy revealed on Tuesday he had taken a break from the sport to focus on his "mental and emotional well-being" in the wake of his missed cut at the Masters last month.

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Royal superfans camp out ahead of coronation

London (AFP) - With days to go until the coronation of King Charles III, royal superfans are determined to camp for several days along The Mall in London to ensure front-row seats.

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Second Russian train hit by explosive near Ukraine border

Moscow (AFP) - An explosive device derailed a Russian freight train in a region bordering Ukraine for a second straight day Tuesday ahead of an expected counteroffensive by Kyiv.

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Late Alba strike takes Barca to brink of title, Madrid slip up

Barcelona (AFP) - Jordi Alba struck a late winner for Barcelona in a 1-0 win over 10-man Osasuna on Tuesday to move the Catalans a step closer to their first La Liga title since 2019.

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Sixers' Joel Embiid named NBA Most Valuable Player

Los Angeles (AFP) - Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, comfortably winning a ballot ahead of the Denver Nuggets' two-time award winner Nikola Jokic.

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Ex-boxing champ Deontay Wilder arrested on gun charge: police

Los Angeles (AFP) - Former world heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder was arrested in Los Angeles early Tuesday for possession of a concealed weapon, police said.

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Real Sociedad defeat 10-man Real Madrid

San Sebastian (Spain) (AFP) - Real Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Tuesday, leaving the champions 14 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with five games remaining.

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Amnesty accuses Burkina army of village massacre

Ouagadougou (AFP) - Amnesty International on Tuesday said Burkina Faso's army was responsible for a village massacre last month, putting the death toll at 147, more than double the official figure.

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Picket lines in Hollywood as writers go on strike

Los Angeles (AFP) - Picket lines formed outside studios in Los Angeles and New York Tuesday as thousands of writers downed tools in a strike over pay and conditions in the streaming era.

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Apple and Google aim to expose Bluetooth tracker abuse

San Francisco (AFP) - Apple and Google on Tuesday proposed a tech standard to make sure people get tipped off when their movements are being tracked with Bluetooth devices like AirTags or Tile.

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