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Gianfranco Rosi: the slow documentary maker in a frantic world

Gianfranco Rosi: the slow documentary maker in a frantic world

If the regular recipe for success in the modern entertainment industry or on social media is being loud, attention-seeking and a prolific creator of "content", Italian filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi has carved out a career doing the exact opposite.

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P.Priime, Nigeria's young leading Afrobeats producer

P.Priime, Nigeria's young leading Afrobeats producer

Five years ago, at just 17, P.Priime emerged as one of Nigeria's youngest music producers, quickly grabbing headlines as he worked with Afrobeats heavyweights like Burna Boy and Rema.

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Merz, Macron to push for European digital 'sovereignty'

Merz, Macron to push for European digital 'sovereignty'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will join forces Tuesday to push for greater European digital "sovereignty" and less dependence on US tech titans as the AI race gathers pace.

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Trump hosts Saudi prince for first time since Khashoggi killing

Trump hosts Saudi prince for first time since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, signing defense and nuclear deals during his first visit to the United States since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Tonga's Katoa out of NRL season after brain surgery

Tonga's Katoa out of NRL season after brain surgery

Tonga forward Eli Katoa was Tuesday ruled out of the 2026 National Rugby League season after brain surgery following multiple head knocks during a Test against New Zealand.

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Japan warns citizens in China over safety amid Taiwan row

Japan warns citizens in China over safety amid Taiwan row

Japan has warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings and to avoid big crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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In Somalia, a shaky front line barely holds back the 'dogs of war'

In Somalia, a shaky front line barely holds back the 'dogs of war'

The helicopter pilot is worried. Any more than 20 minutes in this shattered frontline village and Somalia's Al-Shabaab militants could start lobbing mortars at their position.

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Shares in 'Baby Shark' studio jump on market debut

Shares in 'Baby Shark' studio jump on market debut

Shares in the South Korean studio behind the ultra-catchy "Baby Shark" -- YouTube's most-viewed video -- surged as much as 60 percent on Tuesday as the company made its market debut in Seoul.

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Thunder breeze past Pelicans, Pistons overpower Pacers

Thunder breeze past Pelicans, Pistons overpower Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder breezed past the New Orleans Pelicans to maintain their lead in the NBA Western Conference on Monday as the Detroit Pistons rolled to a 10th straight win to extend their advantage at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

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Grieving Cowboys remember Kneeland, defeat Raiders

Grieving Cowboys remember Kneeland, defeat Raiders

An emotional Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns as the grieving Dallas Cowboys scored a 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday in the NFL giants' first game since the death of team-mate Marshawn Kneeland.

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