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Blazy's Chanel fairy tale continues with whimsical couture show

Blazy's Chanel fairy tale continues with whimsical couture show

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to "Goldilocks".

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UK hard-right leader resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row

UK hard-right leader resigns as MP to force snap vote in finances row

British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following scrutiny over his finances.

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France's Le Pen put under house arrest, presidential run in doubt

France's Le Pen put under house arrest, presidential run in doubt

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court sentenced her to a year under house arrest, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.

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This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: top expert

This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: top expert

The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.

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Sign of the times: Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run

Sign of the times: Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run

British pop superstar Harry Styles set a new record when he wrapped up his sold-out 12-night residency at London's Wembley stadium on a high.

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Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries

Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries

Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the east African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations.

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France's Le Pen arrives in court for key ruling in race for president

France's Le Pen arrives in court for key ruling in race for president

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen arrived in court Tuesday for a key verdict that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its best chance yet of winning power.

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Women pushed back to Afghanistan pin hopes on rare private sector jobs

Women pushed back to Afghanistan pin hopes on rare private sector jobs

Alongside millions of Afghans, 21-year-old Fatima Ibrahimi was forced to return from Iran to a home country in the grips of a humanitarian crisis.

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Stocks mixed tracking AI concerns, as oil rises on tanker attack

Stocks mixed tracking AI concerns, as oil rises on tanker attack

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors tracked concerns over the AI sector's outlook, while oil prices climbed after a tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Bomb attacks wound 18 in Damascus as Macron visits

Bomb attacks wound 18 in Damascus as Macron visits

Two explosions shook Damascus on Tuesday near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying, wounding at least 18 people, during the French leader's landmark visit to Syria.

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