Israel says striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
The Israeli military announced early Sunday that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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Tim Burton, Hollywood's Goth soul, heads to Venice
With Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" to premiere at the Venice Film Festival this week, the US director's dark, oddball yet always tender cinematic approach looks poised for its latest success.
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Venice gets surge of star power, from Lady Gaga to Pitt, Clooney
Stars from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney will gather this week at the Venice Film Festival, bringing a high dose of Hollywood pizzazz back to the watery city's sandy Lido.
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Putin played on Trump's ego, top adviser says in new book
Donald Trump was determined during his presidency to cozy up to Vladimir Putin despite Russia's interference in US democracy and objections by advisers, a former top aide claims in a new book, according to an excerpt published Saturday.
Read moreZelensky vows more 'retribution' for Russia, POWs exchanged
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed more "retribution" against Russia on Saturday as he celebrated Independence Day near where his forces launched a surprise offensive into Russian territory two weeks ago.
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Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offences related to his popular messaging app, sources told AFP.
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Miami secure place in MLS playoffs despite Messi absence
Luis Suarez struck twice as ten-man Inter Miami became the first team to book their place in this season's Major League Soccer playoffs after beating Cincinnati 2-0 at Chase Stadium on Saturday.
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Can Harris win back Michigan's crucial Muslim vote?
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
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Djokovic eyes Slam record in US Open defense, Sinner under cloud
Novak Djokovic, fueled by an emotional Olympic triumph, has new Grand Slam records in his sights at the US Open, where title rival Jannik Sinner hopes to shake off a doping controversy.
Read moreGerman police arrest knife rampage suspect as IS claims attack
German police on Saturday arrested the suspect behind a knife rampage that left three people dead at a local festival in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
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