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South Korean director Park Chan-wook to lead Cannes festival jury
Award-winning Korean director Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the organisers said on Thursday (February 26).
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What future for the Kurds after ceasefire deal with Syrian government?
Dreams of an autonomous state for the Kurds are slipping away after a Syrian government offensive saw them lose large swathes of territory in the northeast of the country. A ceasefire deal at the end…
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Colombia: Volcano erupts in country’s north
Images released by local firefighters show a volcano erupting near a water treatment plant in the Colombian town of San Juan de Uraba.
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EU unlocks funds for 'safe' abortion access after million-strong petition
The European Commission said Thursday that member states will be able to tap into a social fund to help women access safe abortion care. This comes after a "My Voice, My Choice" campaign called on the…
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Carney on route to Asia to promote Canada trade as US ties falter
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was flying to Asia on Thursday for a three-country tour with a first stop in India, where he hopes to double trade to offset the damage of his country's fracturing…
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Amateur hour: Trump ambassadors raise tensions across Europe
US Ambassador Charles Kushner is at the centre of a diplomatic row raging in Paris, but he is not the only one. US President Donald Trump’s envoys are stirring controversy across Europe – from social…
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United States: Two vehicles swallowed by sinkhole
Two vehicles were partially swallowed by a sinkhole that suddenly opened at a Nebraska intersection on Tuesday.
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Trump U-turn: Is Venezuelan oil really available to Cuba again?
The US says it will licence entities to sell the oil to Cuba except those linked to the Cuban government and military.
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Iran: What to know about the situation of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris
A French court on Thursday (February 26) sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari to prison for justifying terrorism in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held in…
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From Gaza to defence: Five key takeaways from Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit
Indian PM throws his weight behind Israel's Netanyahu even as genocide continues in occupied Palestinian territory.
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Record-high temperatures in France
France experienced record-setting temperatures this week during an unseasonal spell of warm weather that affected the entire country. The soaring mercury pushes some to worry about the implications of…
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People & Profit - The workplace in 2026: Many workers unhappy being in the office
What does the corporate workplace look like in 2026? Following the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers implemented flexible schedules, which allowed employees to work from home for some or all of their…
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