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Essential Dolly: five key Parton songs
Essential Dolly: five key Parton songs

Over her six-decade career, country music legend Dolly Parton wrote about 3,000 songs: upbeat tunes perfect for sing-alongs, introspective heart-wrenching ballads and anthemic pop smash hits.

August 26, 2026

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As Canada takes on US tariffs, what's behind the David and Goliath fight?
As Canada takes on US tariffs, what's behind the David and Goliath fight?

The United States and Canada have plunged into a trade war as Ottawa stands its ground in the face of President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, taking on the world's largest economy.

August 26, 2026

Veteran promoter Warren says it's Joshua's job to agree Fury fight
Veteran promoter Warren says it's Joshua's job to agree Fury fight

Anthony Joshua has the fate of a long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' clash with fellow former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury in his hands, according to veteran promoter Frank Warren.

August 26, 2026

UEFA 'likely' to drop threat to boycott FIFA tournaments: source
UEFA 'likely' to drop threat to boycott FIFA tournaments: source

UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments as the two conditions it was seeking from world football's governing body following president Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup have been met, a source told AFP on Wednesday.

August 26, 2026

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What could change for US teens on Instagram and Facebook
What could change for US teens on Instagram and Facebook

In a landmark development, Meta reached a proposed settlement Wednesday with US states over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children.

August 26, 2026

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Aldeguer switches to Rossi's VR46 for next season
Aldeguer switches to Rossi's VR46 for next season

Spanish rider Fermin Aldeguer, currently in his second MotoGP season with the Gresini team, has signed a two-year deal with VR46, the other Ducati satellite outfit owned by legend Valentino Rossi, the Italian team announced on Wednesday.

August 26, 2026