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Daredevil Tom Cruise and his 'Mission: Impossible' wow Cannes

Daredevil Tom Cruise and his 'Mission: Impossible' wow Cannes

Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powered into the Cannes film festival for its premiere Wednesday, with first reactions saying it lives up to its steamroller hype.

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Toddler separated from parents in US deportation case returns to Venezuela

Toddler separated from parents in US deportation case returns to Venezuela

A two-year-old girl separated in the United States from her Venezuelan parents, who were deported without her, arrived in Caracas on Wednesday after her separation from her family caused an outcry.

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Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday Qatar Airways had placed a "record" order for 160 planes from Boeing, as he signed a raft of deals in Doha alongside Qatar's emir.

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French PM strikes defiant note on child abuse scandal

French PM strikes defiant note on child abuse scandal

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou struck a defiant tone in parliament on Wednesday as he insisted during a tense hearing that he only knew of claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school from media reports.

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Champions League return more important than Europa League glory for Amorim

Champions League return more important than Europa League glory for Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes a return to the Champions League is even more important than winning his first trophy in charge of the Red Devils when they face Tottenham in the Europa League final.

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Sean Combs's ex Cassie alleges pattern of abuse ahead of defense grilling

Sean Combs's ex Cassie alleges pattern of abuse ahead of defense grilling

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura returned to the stand Wednesday, testifying about a pattern of violence at the music mogul's hands ahead of what is expected to be aggressive cross-examination by his lawyers.

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Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'

Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'

"Novelty is cool. It's exciting. I want to be new (and) fresh," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told AFP in Los Angeles, where he is presenting a new offering that could bring haircuts and other services into your holiday home.

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Pedersen takes third stage win of Giro d'Italia

Pedersen takes third stage win of Giro d'Italia

Mads Pedersen won a tight sprint to the line on Wednesday to collect his third stage win of this year's Giro d'Italia and cement his overall lead.

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'Assassin's Creed' no saviour for struggling Ubisoft

'Assassin's Creed' no saviour for struggling Ubisoft

A bumper release for the latest "Assassin's Creed" instalment did not save French video games giant Ubisoft from falling back into the red in its 2024-25 financial year, the company said on Wednesday.

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Tottenham's Kulusevski to miss Europa League final after surgery

Tottenham's Kulusevski to miss Europa League final after surgery

Dejan Kulusevski will miss Tottenham's Europa League final against Manchester United after undergoing surgery on his knee, dealing a major blow to the club's hopes of ending their trophy drought.

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