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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against US support to the self-ruling island.

May 15, 2026

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Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes
Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.

May 15, 2026

Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash
Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash

Casper Ruud reached the final of the Italian Open on Friday after dismantling Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a rain-interrupted match and setting up a potential title showdown with Jannik Sinner.

May 15, 2026

Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners
Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners

The Bolivian government said Friday it had struck a deal with thousands of protesting miners who had clashed with police the previous day in La Paz.

May 15, 2026

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Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal.

May 15, 2026

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Bayern veteran Neuer signs one-year contract extension
Bayern veteran Neuer signs one-year contract extension

Bayern Munich veteran Manuel Neuer announced Friday that he has extended his contract at the German champions by one year until 2027.

May 15, 2026