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Worry for orcas in French marine park spikes after video

Worry for orcas in French marine park spikes after video

A video posted online of two orcas circling in an algae-infested pool in southern France has brought a fresh wave of worldwide concern for cetaceans Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old calf Keijo.

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Real Madrid sign Bournemouth's Huijsen for £50 million

Real Madrid sign Bournemouth's Huijsen for £50 million

Real Madrid signed Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth on Saturday after agreeing to pay his £50 million ($59 million) release fee.

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At Arab summit, Spain calls for pressure on Israel to end Gaza 'massacre'

At Arab summit, Spain calls for pressure on Israel to end Gaza 'massacre'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday called for increased pressure "to halt the massacre in Gaza", speaking at an Arab League summit hours after Israel announced an intensified operation in the besieged Palestinian territory.

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Eurovision triggers betting interest surge

Eurovision triggers betting interest surge

The Eurovision Song Contest has seen a surge in punter interest at the bookmakers, becoming a major betting event, experts said ahead of Saturday's giant glamfest in Basel.

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Kremlin says Putin-Zelensky meeting possible only after agreement

Kremlin says Putin-Zelensky meeting possible only after agreement

The Kremlin on Saturday said a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would be possible only after both sides reach an agreement, a day after after Moscow and Kyiv held their first direct talks in more than three years, which did not result in a truce.

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Nigeria's Nollywood finally makes it into Cannes arthouse film fold

Nigeria's Nollywood finally makes it into Cannes arthouse film fold

It has taken nearly 80 years, but a Nigerian movie will finally be screened in a hallowed official slot at the Cannes film festival Sunday.

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India and US at odds on Kashmir truce: analysts

India and US at odds on Kashmir truce: analysts

US President Donald Trump's claim to have helped end fighting between arch-rivals India and Pakistan has driven a wedge between him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, analysts say.

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Israel launches expanded Gaza offensive aimed at defeating Hamas

Israel launches expanded Gaza offensive aimed at defeating Hamas

The Israeli military announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with rescuers in the besieged Palestinian territory reporting 10 killed Saturday in fresh strikes.

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Top director Akin slams Turkey's 'mobster' leaders over arrests

Top director Akin slams Turkey's 'mobster' leaders over arrests

Acclaimed film director Fatih Akin said he fears ending up behind bars if he returns to Turkey, with his manager there in jail accused of attempting to overthrow the government.

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Mahuchikh hopes to show Ukraine's resilience in Tokyo

Mahuchikh hopes to show Ukraine's resilience in Tokyo

Olympic high jump champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh said Saturday she wants to "show people that Ukraine continues fighting" as she seeks to lay down a marker in Tokyo ahead of September's world championships.

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