Ex-Google man takes reins at under-fire BBC
A former Google executive took over as the BBC's new director-general on Monday amid proposed job cuts and a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump, arguing that the world now "needs the BBC more than ever".
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Swatch blames shopping centres for 'problems' with star product launch
Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece.
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Carvajal to leave Real Madrid at end of season
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season, Los Blancos said Monday.
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Stocks drop, oil climbs after fresh Trump warning to Iran
Stock markets mostly retreated and oil prices gained Monday after US President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Tehran, saying it must move quickly towards a peace deal or "there won't be anything left of them".
Read moreBlockbuster 'Hope' shows S.Korea's growing movie muscle
Acclaimed director Na Hong-jin has unveiled South Korea's biggest budget film ever: a blood-splattered sci-fi thriller featuring killer extraterrestrials played by real-life couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.
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Twins wow Cannes with 'mesmeric' tale of Nigeria's rich
The Lagos of Arie and Chuko Esiri's Cannes Film Festival hit "Clarissa" is not one that has ever been seen on the big screen.
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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: What we know
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo believed to have killed more than 90 people has been declared an international health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Ryanair flags Iran war uncertainty as annual profit jumps
Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair reported Monday a sharply higher annual profit but warned that the Middle East war has clouded its outlook for the year ahead.
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Hearts have bright future despite Scottish title pain: McInnes
Hearts boss Derek McInnes said there had been "so much positivity" that would inspire his team even though they fell agonisingly short of clinching a first Scottish Premiership title since 1960.
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Fernandes 'proud' to match Premier League assists record
Bruno Fernandes said he was proud to match the Premier League assists record jointly held by "main names" Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne and is now targeting top spot on the charts.
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