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Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of 'media campaign' at UN top court

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of 'media campaign' at UN top court

Azerbaijan and Armenia again crossed swords before the UN's top court on Monday, with Baku accusing Yerevan of using the high profile hearings to wage a "public media campaign" against its bitter Caucasus rival.

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Shakira, Taylor Swift, Men in Black? Coachella 2024 takeaways

Shakira, Taylor Swift, Men in Black? Coachella 2024 takeaways

Coachella's first weekend boasted buzzy guest appearances, a diverse slate of Latino acts and an indie rock revival, along with the premier desert festival's barely there fashion with a heavy dose of Americana.

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Mumbai coach Pollard 'sick and fed up' of Pandya bashing

Mumbai coach Pollard 'sick and fed up' of Pandya bashing

It is only a matter of time until Hardik Pandya hits form in the IPL, warned Kieron Pollard, saying he was "sick and fed up" of the flak levelled at the all-rounder.

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Israel presses on in Gaza as world awaits response to Iran attack

Israel presses on in Gaza as world awaits response to Iran attack

Israel struck war-battered Gaza overnight, Hamas and witnesses said Monday, as world leaders urged de-escalation awaiting Israel's reaction to Iran's unprecedented attack that heightened fears of wider conflict.

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OpenAI comes to Asia with new office in Tokyo

OpenAI comes to Asia with new office in Tokyo

ChatGPT creator OpenAI opened a new office in Tokyo on Monday, the first Asian outpost for the groundbreaking tech company as it aims to ramp up its global expansion.

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Doja Cat leads powerful cast of women commanding Coachella day three

Doja Cat leads powerful cast of women commanding Coachella day three

Doja Cat closed Sunday's Coachella writhing in a mud wrestling pit, an orgy of a finish that cemented her status as one of music's great entertainers.

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Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could move from river to stadium if security threat

Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could move from river to stadium if security threat

French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time said on Monday the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony could move from the river Seine to the national stadium in the event of a security threat.

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Stocks hit by Iran-Israel fears, containment hopes stem losses

Stocks hit by Iran-Israel fears, containment hopes stem losses

Equities retreated Monday after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.

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'It was hell': 10 years after South Korea ferry disaster

'It was hell': 10 years after South Korea ferry disaster

The ferry sank live on television as the children on board sent desperate text messages to their parents -- 10 years after South Korea's worst-ever maritime disaster, families are still reckoning with the horror.

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China economy seen slowing in first quarter on housing, consumer woes

China economy seen slowing in first quarter on housing, consumer woes

China's economy is expected to have slowed in the first three months of the year as it continues to be buffeted by a debilitating property sector crisis and flagging consumer activity.

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