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Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna

Eurovision fever hits host city Vienna

Eurovision fever was set to hit Vienna on Sunday with events planned for thousands of fans in advance of the song contest's grand final on May 16, with the build-up once again facing calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.

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Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for

Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for

The world's most glamorous film festival kicks off in Cannes on Tuesday, promising another action-packed fortnight of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion.

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Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites

Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites

As fears of renewed conflict hang over Iran, conservationists are shoring up battered historic sites and taking stock of the damage caused by the war with the United States and Israel, though experts warn some repairs could take years.

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Coach Umaga says Pasifika uncertainty is taking a toll on players

Coach Umaga says Pasifika uncertainty is taking a toll on players

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said uncertainty about the club's future beyond this month was affecting on-field performances after another heavy defeat in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Fervent and fake: High-glam AI avatars boost Trump ahead of midterms

Fervent and fake: High-glam AI avatars boost Trump ahead of midterms

Clad in swimsuits or military fatigues, the blonde women lavish praise on President Donald Trump and tear into his rivals -- but these influencers are AI-generated, flooding tech platforms with fervent political messaging ahead of the US midterm election.

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Who's a good boy? AI can't replace doggie actors, director says

Who's a good boy? AI can't replace doggie actors, director says

When director Robert Vince was filming "Air Bud Returns," he was impressed to see Roscoe, his four-legged star, improvising concern in a scene where two humans burst into tears.

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Fitzpatrick storms into lead at PGA Truist Championship

Fitzpatrick storms into lead at PGA Truist Championship

England's Alex Fitzpatrick stormed into a one-shot lead at the Truist Championship on Saturday, firing a seven-under-par 64 in the latest impressive display of his fledgling PGA Tour career.

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Dubois climbs off the canvas to become two-time world heavyweight champion

Dubois climbs off the canvas to become two-time world heavyweight champion

Daniel Dubois recovered from two early knockdowns to win a second world heavyweight boxing title with an 11th-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley in a brutal all-British battle in Manchester on Saturday.

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Cavaliers top Pistons to trim deficit in NBA playoff series

Cavaliers top Pistons to trim deficit in NBA playoff series

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and a bravura finish from James Harden, grabbed a crucial 116-109 game-three victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals on Saturday.

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Bastia crowd trouble delays Le Mans Ligue 1 promotion party

Bastia crowd trouble delays Le Mans Ligue 1 promotion party

Le Mans will have to wait to see if they are promoted to Ligue 1 after their game at Bastia on Saturday was suspended due to smokebombs thrown onto the pitch in Corsica.

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