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Prison film fest brings Hollywood and healing to US jailhouse
LA shoemaker holds Hollywood's past in a dying art
LA shoemaker holds Hollywood's past in a dying art

In a cobbler's workshop in Los Angeles, the footprints of Hollywood history are stacked floor to ceiling, watched over by a man who says his profession is dying.

October 26, 2025

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Trump not 'wasting time' with Putin as Kremlin envoy visits US
Trump not 'wasting time' with Putin as Kremlin envoy visits US

US President Donald Trump on Saturday played down prospects of a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin anytime soon, even as a top Kremlin negotiator huddled for talks with US officials on ending the war in Ukraine.

October 26, 2025

Verstappen says he needs others to retire to keep F1 hopes alive
Verstappen says he needs others to retire to keep F1 hopes alive

Four-time champion Max Verstappen said he'll have to rely on other drivers retiring if he is to keep alive his bid for a fifth Formula One title with a victory in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.

October 25, 2025

Pallister's 800m free leads world record rush at Toronto World Cup
Pallister's 800m free leads world record rush at Toronto World Cup

Australian Lani Pallister crushed Katie Ledecky's 800m freestyle short course world record on Saturday, roaring to victory in 7min 54.00sec as the Toronto World Cup closed with five world records on the day.

October 25, 2025

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Liverpool 'quality' will overcome slump, says Van Dijk
Liverpool 'quality' will overcome slump, says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions' quality will eventually show if they stick together after a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat to Brentford on Saturday.

October 25, 2025

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Trump meets Qatar leaders on way to Asia
Trump meets Qatar leaders on way to Asia

US President Donald Trump on Saturday thanked Qatar's emir and prime minister for being a "big factor" in helping secure a Gaza ceasefire deal, during a refueling stop on his way to Asia.

October 25, 2025