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Madagascar's new military leader insists takeover 'not a coup'
China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying'
China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying'

China said Thursday that its purchases of Russian oil were "legitimate" and decried recent "unilateral bullying" measures by the United States as the trade row between the two countries continues to intensify.

October 16, 2025

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Paris auctioneers unveil Renoir child portrait of filmmaker son
Paris auctioneers unveil Renoir child portrait of filmmaker son

A Paris auction house is next month to sell a previously unlisted work by French impressionist Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean, who went on to become an Oscar-winning filmmaker.

October 16, 2025

Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said Thursday.

October 16, 2025

Goalkeeper Pickford signs new Everton contract
Goalkeeper Pickford signs new Everton contract

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new four-year contract at Everton, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

October 16, 2025

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Oscar Wilde grandson to collect reissued British Library pass
Oscar Wilde grandson to collect reissued British Library pass

The grandson of Oscar Wilde will Thursday collect a British Library pass symbolically reinstated to the celebrated Irish writer 130 years after it was revoked when he was convicted for being gay.

October 16, 2025

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Abuse victims still face 'disturbing' retaliation: Vatican commission
Abuse victims still face 'disturbing' retaliation: Vatican commission

Victims of clerical sex abuse still face "disturbing" retaliation from Catholic Church leaders for speaking out despite years of efforts to tackle the global scourge, a Vatican commission said Thursday.

October 16, 2025