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Acclaimed French director tackles 'commercial colonialism' in new film
Acclaimed French director tackles 'commercial colonialism' in new film

In "The Fence," a haunting new film from Claire Denis, the celebrated French director returns to a theme she has explored throughout her career -- the shadow of colonialism in West Africa.

September 11, 2025

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Bird flu outbreak shuts parks in Spain's Andalusia
Bird flu outbreak shuts parks in Spain's Andalusia

Two world heritage attractions in Spain's popular tourist region of Andalusia were on Thursday among sites affected by a bird flu outbreak that has seen parks shut and animals slaughtered.

September 11, 2025

South Korean workers head home after US raid stunned ally
South Korean workers head home after US raid stunned ally

Hundreds of South Koreans detained in a US immigration raid flew out on Thursday, after a stunned Soul warned that the "bewildering" episode could have a chilling effect on future investment.

September 11, 2025

S.Sudan vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity
S.Sudan vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity

South Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an attack on a military base that killed more than 250 soldiers, the justice minister said Thursday.

September 11, 2025

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Postecoglou admits Spurs sacking 'not a surprise' despite European glory
Postecoglou admits Spurs sacking 'not a surprise' despite European glory

Ange Postecoglou said he knew he was going to be sacked by Tottenham well before he ended their long trophy drought by winning the Europa League.

September 11, 2025

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UN Security Council to meet over drone raid in Poland blamed on Russia
UN Security Council to meet over drone raid in Poland blamed on Russia

The UN Security Council announced it would hold an emergency meeting Friday to discuss discuss violations of Poland's airspace, a day after Warsaw accused Moscow of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

September 11, 2025