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Australian tennis star Purcell provisionally suspended for doping

Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate fears

Wallace and Gromit return with comic warning about AI dystopia

Afghan bread, the humble centrepiece of every meal

Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks

'Draconian' Vietnam internet law heightens free speech fears

Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate worries

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Daniels throws five TDs as Commanders down Eagles, Lions and Vikings win

'Who's next?': Misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying

Langers edge Tiger and son Charlie in PNC Championship playoff

Markets mixed, eyes on Ukraine talks and Shanghai lockdown

Stock markets were mixed Monday with hopes for some progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine this week tempered by a phased lockdown in Shanghai that led to fresh concerns about already strained supply chains.

Beyond the slap: five (other) talking points from the Oscars

With due respect to a historic best picture win for "CODA," only one talking point dominated Sunday's Oscars -- Will Smith striking Chris Rock.

All Blacks star Barrett cleared of concussion after head knock

All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett was cleared of concussion symptoms Monday after a nasty head knock, but will miss the Auckland Blues' next two matches, coach Leon MacDonald said.

'CODA' sounds the bell at Oscars with historic best picture win

"CODA," a feel-good indie drama about a deaf family defying the odds, pulled off a stunning upset to scoop the top prize at the Oscars Sunday, becoming the first-ever streaming film to win best picture.

Music takes center stage at Oscars gala

Producers of the Oscars, arguably the most prestigious prizes of the entertainment awards circuit, on Sunday turned to music's top names including Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion to drum up ailing ratings.

Will Smith channels 'fierce defender' in 'King Richard' Oscar win

Will Smith's best actor Oscar for "King Richard" on Sunday is the crowning glory of a wide-ranging showbiz career for the former "Fresh Prince" -- but the night is likely to be remembered more for him slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage.

Chastain converts Oscars voters with televangelist transformation

Jessica Chastain's remarkable physical transformation into a larger-than-life US televangelist in "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" was rewarded with the best actress Oscar -- a first for the California-born actress.

Taliban ban Afghan women from flying without male relative

The Taliban have ordered airlines in Afghanistan to stop women from boarding flights unless accompanied by a male relative, aviation officials told AFP.

Oscar winners in main categories

Here are the winners in key categories for the 94th Academy Awards, handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday.

'CODA' triumphs at Oscars, as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage

Deaf family drama "CODA" won best picture honors at the Oscars Sunday, the first ever triumph for a streamer, in a ceremony that was overshadowed by best actor-winner Will Smith striking comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife.

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