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'Battle of Chile' documentary-maker Patricio Guzman dies, aged 85
'Battle of Chile' documentary-maker Patricio Guzman dies, aged 85

Patricio Guzman, a Chilean documentary-maker whose 1970s trilogy "The Battle of Chile" is regarded as a landmark political documentary, died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85, his wife told AFP.

September 15, 2026

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Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal
Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal

The Toronto Raptors have finally acquired Kawhi Leonard back from the Los Angeles Clippers, in a trade that was delayed due to an NBA probe into major salary cap violations concerning the star forward.

September 15, 2026

Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico
Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico

Thomas Tuchel has made the bizarre claim that he regrets not eating the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's World Cup win against Mexico.

September 15, 2026

Empty benches as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
Empty benches as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira

Schools in Venezuela's quake-scarred coastal state of La Guaira were deserted on Tuesday, a day after the start of the new school year, with many parents opting to keep children home for fear of further deadly tremors.

September 15, 2026

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Rob Reiner son will not face death penalty, prosecutor says
Rob Reiner son will not face death penalty, prosecutor says

The son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner will not face the death penalty when he stands trial over the killings of his parents, Los Angeles County's top prosecutor said Tuesday.

September 15, 2026

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Trump slams Supreme Court over 'horrible' mail-in ballot ruling
Trump slams Supreme Court over 'horrible' mail-in ballot ruling

US President Donald Trump blasted the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it blocked his divisive plan to restrict mail-in ballots, launching a rare and blistering attack on the justices he hand-picked in his first term.

September 15, 2026