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Robinson's maiden fifty takes New Zealand to 178-7 in 4th T20I

Robinson's maiden fifty takes New Zealand to 178-7 in 4th T20I

Opener Tim Robinson hit a maiden half-century before Pakistan kept New Zealand down to 178-7 with a three-wicket haul by pace bowler Abbas Afridi in the fourth Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday.

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French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies

French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies

French filmmaker Laurent Cantet, who won the Palme d'Or in Cannes in 2008 for his school-set film "The Class", died on Thursday aged 63, his agent said on Thursday.

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Weinstein trial: key moments in the scandal that launched #MeToo

Weinstein trial: key moments in the scandal that launched #MeToo

New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, a stunning about-face in the case that launched the #MeToo movement.

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Nys holds on in Tour de Romandie for first big win

Nys holds on in Tour de Romandie for first big win

Thibau Nys grabbed the overall lead in the Tour de Romandie on Thursday when he had enough energy left to outsprint the remnants of a day-long breakaway.

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Osaka stumbles against Samsonova, Gauff sails through in Madrid Open

Osaka stumbles against Samsonova, Gauff sails through in Madrid Open

Liudmila Samsonova brought former world number one Naomi Osaka's return to clay to a halt in the second round of the Madrid Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory.

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Harvey Weinstein: fallen Hollywood 'God' who ignited #MeToo

Harvey Weinstein: fallen Hollywood 'God' who ignited #MeToo

For decades, Harvey Weinstein was untouchable, reigning over Hollywood as the mega-producer Meryl Streep famously called "God."

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French singer wanted to 'fake suicide' to scare girlfriend: prosecutors

French singer wanted to 'fake suicide' to scare girlfriend: prosecutors

French singer Kendji Girac, who was seriously injured by a gunshot this week, wanted to "fake" his suicide to scare his partner, who was threatening to leave him, prosecutors said Thursday.

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Oman, UAE deluge 'most likely' linked to climate change: scientists

Oman, UAE deluge 'most likely' linked to climate change: scientists

Global warming caused by fossil fuel emissions "most likely" exacerbated the intense rains that lashed the UAE and Oman last week, causing deaths and widespread flooding, an expert group of scientists said Thursday.

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American Airlines confirms 2024 forecast despite Q1 loss

American Airlines confirms 2024 forecast despite Q1 loss

American Airlines reported a quarterly loss Thursday on an uptick in labor and other operating costs as the carrier confirmed its full-year financial forecast.

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#SaveToomaj: Iran urged to spare rapper after 'grotesque' verdict

#SaveToomaj: Iran urged to spare rapper after 'grotesque' verdict

Iranian authorities on Thursday faced pressure to release and clear a prominent rapper sentenced to death in a verdict supporters say is merely revenge for his music backing anti-government protests.

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