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French city believes Madonna may own painting lost during WWI, asks for loan
Despite the distinction of being Emmanuel Macron’s birthplace, Mayor Brigitte Fouré doubts that Madonna has heard of Amiens, a city…
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Family of California attorney who died at Mexican resort on anniversary trip calls out suspicious behavior
The family of Orange County Deputy Public Defender Elliot Blair, who died in Mexico on Saturday in what his family…
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Hong Kong housewife allegedly ran HK$6 billion money-laundering syndicate, arrested with 8 others in record customs bust
Officers reveal 9 suspects arrested after raid on Hung Hom flat in January.Read More
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Twitter auctions off neon logo, coffee machines and iMacs as Elon Musk aims to reduce costs, pay rent
The 27-hour online auction is the latest sign of upheaval at Twitter, which billionaire Elon Musk acquired for US$44 billion…
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Key EU suspect in ‘Qatargate’ corruption scandal cuts deal with prosecutors for leniency
The alleged ringleader of a European Union cash-for-influence corruption scandal linked to Qatar and Morocco has decided to reveal information…
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Trump trashes ‘disloyal’ evangelical Christians for failing to back his 2024 presidential campaign
Donald Trump blasted megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress and other Christian conservatives for so far failing to endorse his comeback bid…
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‘Happy to support Hong Kong’: city welcomes return of first international cruise ship in 3 years, as Silver Spirit sails in from Singapore
Vessel from Silversea Cruises docks at Tsim Sha Tsui to warm welcome, including lion dance performance.Read More
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India may have already overtaken China as the world’s most populous nation
India’s population stood at 1.417 billion at the end of last year, according to estimates – a little over 5…
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Coronavirus: 1 in 7 Hongkongers vaccinated with 4 shots, expert calls for gradual easing of remaining curbs and for mask mandate to be axed end March
Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung Ho reveals more than 1 million residents have received fourth Covid jab, urges young and…
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Russia seeks to boost troops in west with armed forces expansion
Russia will create new commands near Europe as it expands its military to 1.5 million people amid deepening tensions with…
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