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Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga
'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'
'Bridgerton' premieres in Paris promising 'Cinderella with a twist'

The promoters of Bridgerton, the most English of TV series, chose Paris Wednesday to launch the fourth series of the hit show whose key plotline promises to be "Cinderella with a twist", according to star Yerin Ha.

January 14, 2026

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California begins probe of Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images
California begins probe of Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images

California launched an investigation Wednesday into Elon Musk's xAI after its Grok chatbot generated sexualized images of women and children, as European officials said they were assessing corrective measures promised by the company.

January 14, 2026

Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

Four crewmembers aboard the International Space Station were set to depart Wednesday after a medical issue prompted their mission to be cut a month short -- a first for the orbiting laboratory.

January 14, 2026

Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter
Napoli's stalemate with Parma opens door for Serie A leaders Inter

Napoli risk further falling behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan after being held to a goalless draw by Parma on Wednesday.

January 14, 2026

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UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked.

January 14, 2026

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England sweating on Fin Smith's fitness for Six Nations opener
England sweating on Fin Smith's fitness for Six Nations opener

Fin Smith could miss England's Six Nations opener against Wales next month because of a calf injury.

January 14, 2026