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Storms in eastern US claim nine lives: officials
Storms in eastern US claim nine lives: officials

At least nine people have died in the eastern United States, including eight in Kentucky, as powerful storms brought flooding and exceptionally powerful winds, downing trees and cutting power, local officials announced Sunday.

February 16, 2025

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'Conclave' and 'Brutalist' share BAFTA honours
'Conclave' and 'Brutalist' share BAFTA honours

Papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" on Sunday emerged neck-and-neck at the BAFTA awards with each film picking up four coveted gongs.

February 16, 2025

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit
Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit

Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, after top US diplomat Marco Rubio and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on their approach to Hamas and Iran.

February 16, 2025

Hezbollah chief says Lebanon must ensure Israeli withdrawal
Hezbollah chief says Lebanon must ensure Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah's chief said Sunday it was the government's responsibility to ensure the Israeli army withdraws from Lebanon by a looming ceasefire deadline, as Israel carried out air strikes in the country.

February 16, 2025

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Spurs match-winner Maddison silences 'outside noise' after Keane blast
Spurs match-winner Maddison silences 'outside noise' after Keane blast

James Maddison claimed he had silenced the "outside noise" as the Tottenham star bagged the winner against Manchester United, just days after Roy Keane took a scathing swipe at the midfielder.

February 16, 2025

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Rivals eye BAFTA victory over scandal-hit 'Emilia Perez'
Rivals eye BAFTA victory over scandal-hit 'Emilia Perez'

All eyes were on papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" as Britain's BAFTA awards got underway on Sunday after a stunning fall from grace for rival "Emilia Perez".

February 16, 2025