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Cannes film festival says to 'honour' slain Gaza photojournalist
Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance
Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance

US President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the Ukraine war was "very close" Wednesday but hit out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky over his refusal to formally cede Crimea to Russia.

April 23, 2025

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Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told
Mogul Weinstein made sex attack victims 'feel small,' jury told

Prosecutors opening Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial described Wednesday how he ignored his victims' pleas to stop and abused his position to make them "feel small."

April 23, 2025

Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state
Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state

Tens of thousands of mourners queued to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

April 23, 2025

How US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia might look
How US peace plan for Ukraine and Russia might look

The United States has piled pressure on Ukraine and Russia to find a peace agreement, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance threatening to walk away if a deal is not made.

April 23, 2025

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Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph
Magnificent Pogacar soars to Fleche Wallonne triumph

Tadej Pogacar powered up the steepest part of the final Ardennes hill Wednesday to reclaim the Fleche Wallonne Ardennes classic title after a cold and rainy 205km slog over 11 climbs.

April 23, 2025

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Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs

Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss.

April 23, 2025