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China Vows Economic Boost
Central bank pledges to increase policy support amidst growth challenges
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Ohio Republicans Loosen Gun Silencer Rules
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Congo Leader Sparks Tensions
A new law introduced by President Tshisekedi expands conditions for a constitutional referendum, raising concerns among opposition groups
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Palestinian American Makes History
Aber Kawas, the first Palestinian American elected in New York state, aims to tackle the cost of living after being backed by a grassroots campaign and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Gainsbourg Stars as Pioneering Lawyer
Charlotte Gainsbourg plays Gisèle Halimi in 'Women on trial', a new French film about the 1972 case that led to abortion legislation in France, alongside Cécile de France
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French Chef Reinvents Beloved Pastry
Georges Larnicol puts a creative spin on the traditional Breton kouign-amann, making it imaginative and bite-sized while preserving its identity
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3,000 Athletes From 109 Countries Unite
The World Nomad Games, a global sporting event, features 43 sports including horseback wrestling and archery, preserving ancient nomadic survival skills as expressions of history and identity
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Diana's $300k 'Revenge Dress'
The iconic black silk dress, worn on the night Prince Charles admitted infidelity, goes on display in Geneva before its New York auction
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Bar Leone Tops World's 20 Best Bars
Hong Kong's Bar Leone takes the top spot for the second year in a row, marking a shift in acclaim from London to Asia and Latin America, with 18 European bars making the list
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Cambodia Opposition Leader Urges Japan To Aid Democracy
Exiled leader Sam Rainsy criticizes former Prime Minister Hun Sen's 74-year-old regime as a dictatorship
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Melania Trump Trolled by Jimmy Kimmel
Late-night host creates parody trailer for fictional series about the First Lady, ahead of Amazon's two-part docu-series release in November
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US Looks To Europe For Prison Reform
A group of American officials toured a German prison to learn about rehabilitation-focused design, as part of an effort to improve the US criminal justice system
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6 Girls Filmed Vaping in Hong Kong School Toilet
A 20-second video of the incident, which was originally filmed on Snapchat, has sparked an investigation and prompted the Education Bureau to express high concern
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Taiwan Creative Content Fest: 29 Animation Firms
Weta FX, the VFX house behind 'Avatar', signs deal to make Taiwan an AI hub for Asia's content industries, as character IP companies boom at TCCF 2026
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Debut Film 'Three Millimeters to You' Explores Cross-Cultural Love
Chun Jin-rung's first feature film is a heartfelt tale of first love, blending over-the-top sentimentality with real sweetness in the 'seishun eiga' genre
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Germany's Over 60s Take Month Off Sick Per Year
Workers aged 60-65 take an average of 31.3 days of sick leave per year, as government plans to increase retirement age to 67
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Kodansha Launches Kaqreal
Japanese publisher Kodansha has launched a new journalistic manga imprint called Kaqreal to explore new avenues in the publishing industry amidst a decline in physical book sales
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Japan Team Finds Rubella Virus Receptor
Discovery could lead to development of antiviral drugs for the disease, despite widespread availability of vaccines
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China's Singles Day Tests AI Selling Power
The festival is a significant benchmark for retailers and technology companies to gauge the effectiveness of AI in driving sales
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Sudan Crisis: 80% of Crops Fail
Insufficient rainfall and land encroachments have led to a near-total failure of the summer harvest in South Darfur, leaving families displaced and in dire need of humanitarian aid
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Pakistan's Hidden Economic Imbalance: 32.7 Gini Coefficient
A small segment of the population holds a large share of purchasing power and assets, while the majority struggles to meet basic needs, with the consumption-based Gini coefficient increasing from 28.4 in 2018-19 to 32.7 in 2024-25
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Japan Proposes Raising SDF Retirement Age
Lawmakers suggest allowing Self-Defense Forces personnel to work until 65, with a focus on supporting them and their families throughout their lives
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WWII Lessons Unlearned?
Debate rages on whether humanity grasped the right lessons from World War II, with no clear consensus in sight