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War pushes Ukraine nearer EU, but long road ahead to joining

War pushes Ukraine nearer EU, but long road ahead to joining

Russia's invasion has seen Ukraine hurtle towards joining the EU, but the path to full membership remains long and complex despite bullishness in Kyiv.

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Does Asterix have the magic potion to save French cinema?

Does Asterix have the magic potion to save French cinema?

"Asterix" returns to the big screen Wednesday as France tries to match Hollywood by weaponising nostalgia in the battle for box office success.

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EU lays out response to US green tech subsidies

EU lays out response to US green tech subsidies

The EU will reveal Wednesday plans to counter the threat to European industry from US green energy subsidies and unfair competition from China, with leaked proposals pointing to a controversial expansion of state aid rules.

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Boom times for francophone Africa's TV and film industry

Boom times for francophone Africa's TV and film industry

Standing in a barren schoolyard surrounded by baobab trees at the end of a dusty road in central Senegal, Leila Sy takes a look around and smiles.

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Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary

Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary

Streets emptied and shops closed in protest across Myanmar on Wednesday, the second anniversary of the coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's government, with the junta hinting it may extend a state of emergency and delay new elections.

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All Blacks star Savea praises Johnstone's 'courageous' coming out

All Blacks star Savea praises Johnstone's 'courageous' coming out

New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said Wednesday that he believes Campbell Johnstone's "courageous" coming out as the first gay All Black could pave the way for other rugby stars.

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Biden, Republican leader clash -- with US economy at stake

Biden, Republican leader clash -- with US economy at stake

President Joe Biden and the new Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, face off Wednesday at the White House to discuss the US debt standoff -- but so far apart they can't even agree on how to describe their get-together.

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'Matter of time' before scoring record falls says LeBron

'Matter of time' before scoring record falls says LeBron

LeBron James said Tuesday it's only a "matter of time" before he passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the greatest scorer in NBA history after edging closer to the long-standing NBA record.

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Uganda Grammy nominee Eddy Kenzo triumphs over tragedy

Uganda Grammy nominee Eddy Kenzo triumphs over tragedy

Orphaned and homeless, Eddy Kenzo used to struggle to persuade DJs to play his songs, but Uganda's first Grammy contender said his success offers hope that even the poorest person can triumph.

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Massive crowds expected for papal mass in DR Congo capital

Massive crowds expected for papal mass in DR Congo capital

Up to a million people are tipped to celebrate a papal mass in DR Congo's capital on Wednesday, on the second day of Pope Francis' visit to the conflict-torn country.

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