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France's first lady makes cameo in new 'Emily in Paris' episode

France's first lady makes cameo in new 'Emily in Paris' episode

The French president's wife Brigitte Macron is making her Netflix debut playing herself in the hit series "Emily in Paris", Elle magazine revealed Tuesday, ahead of the release of new episodes Thursday.

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Mexico president's judicial reforms set for showdown in Congress

Mexico president's judicial reforms set for showdown in Congress

Controversial proposals by Mexico's outgoing president to allow voters to elect judges face a final hurdle Tuesday in Congress, despite mass opposition street protests, diplomatic tensions and investor jitters.

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Israel strikes Gaza humanitarian zone, health ministry says at least 19 dead

Israel strikes Gaza humanitarian zone, health ministry says at least 19 dead

Israel struck a declared safe zone in Gaza on Tuesday, in a strike the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said killed at least 19 people and the Israeli military said targeted Palestinian militants.

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Jailed movie producer Weinstein 'out of danger' after heart surgery

Jailed movie producer Weinstein 'out of danger' after heart surgery

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, 72, was recovering and "out of danger" Tuesday following emergency heart surgery, a representative told AFP.

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Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea

Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea

Australia failed to score for the second successive match, China slumped to another defeat but Son Heung-min scored a stunning goal as South Korea got off the mark in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

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Vietnam evacuates 59,000 as typhoon floods toll climbs to 127

Vietnam evacuates 59,000 as typhoon floods toll climbs to 127

Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll climbed to 127.

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Sony to release PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7

Sony to release PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7

Sony said Tuesday it would launch an upgraded version of its flagship games console with better graphics and AI capabilities on November 7, calling it PlayStation 5 Pro.

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Frenchman on trial for mass rape of wife to testify Wednesday

Frenchman on trial for mass rape of wife to testify Wednesday

A Frenchman being tried for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife will be back in court to testify on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital, the presiding judge at his trial said.

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Nicaragua strips nationality of 135 exiled political prisoners

Nicaragua strips nationality of 135 exiled political prisoners

Nicaragua on Tuesday revoked the nationality of 135 former political prisoners who were freed and flown to Guatemala last week in a deal negotiated by the United States.

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'Emily in Paris' spotlights designer looks with product placement

'Emily in Paris' spotlights designer looks with product placement

From Google and Samsung to LVMH, AMI, Jacquemus and even Lidl, brands galore take centre stage in the latest season of Netflix hit series "Emily in Paris", outshining its plot and characters.

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