Romanian court denies bail request for influencer Andrew Tate
A Romanian appeals court rejected Wednesday a new bail request by Andrew Tate, the controversial influencer being investigated along with his brother for alleged human trafficking and rape.
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Brazilian army deploys to protect Indigenous Yanomami
The Brazilian military launched an operation Wednesday to crack down on illegal gold miners accused of invading the massive Yanomami Indigenous reservation and spreading disease, violating human rights and destroying the environment.
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Beyonce announces North American, European tour from May to September
Pop megastar Beyonce on Wednesday announced plans to tour Europe and North America later this year, following the release of her latest album "Renaissance" -- just days before a Grammy Awards ceremony where she is the most-nominated artist.
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Russia's Paris participation gives IOC moral, political and legal headache
The issue of Russian and Belarusian participation at the 2024 Paris Olympics has provoked polarised debate in the last week and raised questions about whether it might blight the Games.
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Protest was safe, Grand Prix climate activist tells court
A climate activist who invaded the track at last year's British Grand Prix told a court on Wednesday that the protest was safe due to its meticulous planning.
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'Surprising' ancient Egyptian mummy ingredients discovered
The discovery of dozens of beakers and bowls in a mummification workshop has helped reveal how ancient Egyptians embalmed their dead, with some "surprising" ingredients imported from as far as Southeast Asia, a study said Wednesday.
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After miraculous comeback, damselfly in distress again
When the damselfly reappeared in France in 2009 after a 133-year absence, it was considered a small miracle.
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Saudi Arabia to host 2027 Asian Cup, World Cup next?
Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of football's 2027 Asian Cup on Wednesday, an expected prelude for a World Cup bid as the oil-rich kingdom spends big on sports in an attempt to improve its image.
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Pope Francis slams 'brutal atrocities' in DR Congo
Pope Francis slammed "brutal atrocities" committed in eastern DR Congo after hearing harrowing accounts of violence from the turbulent region during the second day of his visit to the conflict-torn country Wednesday.
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Stocks and dollar struggle before Fed rate decision
Stock markets and the dollar struggled for direction on Wednesday, as investors waited to learn the size of the US Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate hike to cool inflation.
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