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Ryan Gosling to star in new 'Star Wars' film

Ryan Gosling to star in new 'Star Wars' film

After his scene-stealing turn as Ken in the 2023 blockbuster hit "Barbie", Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling is taking on another huge pop culture franchise: the "Star Wars" universe.

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Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel's aid block on Gaza

Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel's aid block on Gaza

Hamas on Friday urged the international community to exert immediate pressure to end Israel's complete blockade of the Gaza Strip that has been in place since March 2.

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Russia says Ukraine energy truce over, US mulls peace talks exit

Russia says Ukraine energy truce over, US mulls peace talks exit

Russia said Friday that a 30-day pause on Ukrainian energy site strikes has expired, a step away from peace just as Washington threatened to exit ceasefire efforts if progress was not made soon.

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58 killed in deadliest US strike on Yemen, Huthis say

58 killed in deadliest US strike on Yemen, Huthis say

US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 58 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in the deadliest attack of Washington's campaign against the Iran-backed group.

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Museums rethink how the Holocaust should be shown

Museums rethink how the Holocaust should be shown

Historians are rethinking the way the Holocaust is being presented in museums as the world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the last Nazi concentration camps this month.

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Three dead after deadly spring storm wreaks havoc in the Alps

Three dead after deadly spring storm wreaks havoc in the Alps

Two men on their way to help with rescue efforts were found dead on Friday after a spring storm drenched parts of northern Italy and dumped more than a metre of snow in other areas across the Alps, shutting ski areas, halting transport and killing at least one other person.

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No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot

No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes maintaining the squad that is romping towards the Premier League title is more important than major new signings.

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Bloody Philippine passion play sees final performance of veteran 'Jesus'

Bloody Philippine passion play sees final performance of veteran 'Jesus'

Scores of penitents whipped themselves bloody under a scorching Philippine sun while others were nailed to crosses in a polarising Good Friday tradition drawing the most extreme of Catholic devotees.

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New US envoy prays, delivers Trump 'peace' message at Western Wall

New US envoy prays, delivers Trump 'peace' message at Western Wall

The new US ambassador to Israel prayed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Friday, delivering a handwritten message from President Donald Trump calling for peace in Israel.

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Postecoglou sticking around 'a little longer' as Spurs show fight in Frankfurt

Postecoglou sticking around 'a little longer' as Spurs show fight in Frankfurt

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou took aim at his critics after beating Eintracht Frankfurt to reach the Europa League semi-finals and keep dreams of ending the club's 17-year trophy drought alive.

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