Meloni, Le Pen flirt with combining EU far-right forces
Europe's far-right figureheads Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni are hinting they could join forces following this summer's EU elections, after Le Pen's French party announced a break with its radical German ally AfD.
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Chelsea stars praise sacked boss Pochettino
Chelsea's stars praised Mauricio Pochettino on Wednesday following the Argentine's ruthless sacking after just one season in charge.
Read moreEurope shares lower, Wall Street flat after UK inflation disappointment
Stocks were mostly lower in Europe and little changed on Wall Street Wednesday as UK inflation slowed less than expected, dousing hopes of a quick Bank of England rate cut.
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Cannes gets steamy with strippers and sex motels
The Cannes Film Festival took a steamy turn Wednesday as sex worker saga "Anora" wowed critics, and a red-hot Brazilian thriller set in a seedy adult motel had its world premiere.
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Budapest to host 2026 Champions League final
Budapest's Puskas Arena will play host to the 2026 Champions League final, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday.
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Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture
Russia said Wednesday that its forces had retaken Klishchiivka, one of a handful of villages on the eastern front that Ukraine claimed back in a 2023 counteroffensive.
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Spurs fall to Newcastle in Melbourne penalty shoot-out
James Maddison celebrated his inclusion in England's Euro 24 squad with a goal but it was in vain as Newcastle beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in a post-season friendly watched by 78,000 fans in Melbourne on Wednesday.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting model in new lawsuit
Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the latest in a string of allegations against the American rapper as he increasingly comes under scrutiny for his treatment of women.
Read moreIsrael furious as European trio recognises Palestinian state
Israel reacted with fury after three European countries said Wednesday they would recognise a Palestinian state, more than seven months into the devastating Gaza war.
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AI dominates annual Paris startup event VivaTech
Thousands of tech enthusiasts filed into Europe's self-declared biggest startup event VivaTech in Paris on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence stealing the show this year.
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