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Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film

Musk has backed a European film, called Citizen Vigilante, that critics say spreads an anti-immigrant message.

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X

Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.

Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'

Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" a…

Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape

The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.

Chinese chipmaker shares surge 470% in blockbuster stock market debut

The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson

One Nation leader loses bid to overturn ruling that she racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Three dead and several injured in shooting at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle

Several others, including a two-year-old boy, were also injured. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says a suspect is in custody.

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will b…

The woman promoting the UK Potteries region in Japan

Yuri Kawakami-Shotton is praised for her Spode Museum tours, in bringing in Japanese visitors.

Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales

The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms

Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.

Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall

Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the Internatio…

The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold

World champion Jaismine Lamboria targets Commonwealth gold in Glasgow Games.

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and…