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Paris' Hidden Gem: 18th Arrondissement
Beyond the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica and Moulin Rouge, the 18th arrondissement boasts a vibrant multicultural neighbourhood and the world's largest fabric store
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GEO Group Wins 10-Year Contract
The company has secured a long-term deal for a facility in Washington, according to Investing.com
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Trump Phone Passes Bend Test
But its internals are nearly identical to the two-year-old HTC U24 Pro, raising questions about originality
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Ex-Takenaka Manager Admits Breach of Trust
A former manager of the Japanese construction company has admitted to having a subcontractor submit inflated bills for work on the Osaka Expo, which took place last year
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Politician Fined ¥1.1M for Outing Author
A Tokyo court has ordered a politician to pay ¥1.1 million for disclosing an award-winning author's assigned gender at birth without consent, ruling it an unlawful invasion of privacy
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Pakistan Closes Airspace To Taiwan
Taiwan suspects China's involvement in the brief but unprecedented move, sparking tensions between the nations
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Afghan Opium Surges 5x
Despite Taliban ban, opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has jumped to 43,000 hectares, with estimated production reaching 1,500 tonnes, according to the UN
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Hungary Auto Industry Sees Shakeout
Post-Orban era brings tougher environmental enforcement as electric car bet starts to pay off
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Icelandic Noir Authors Reveal Genre's Dark Allure
Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir, known as the King and Queen of Icelandic Noir, discuss the rise of the genre and announce a collaborative book, as crime fiction dominates European book charts
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US Senator Vance Reaches Out to Iran
Senator initiates contact with Iranian security official to discuss potential peace talks, according to the Wall Street Journal
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Obama: Cheesecake Factory 'my jam'
Former US President Barack Obama defends his comments about the restaurant chain, saying it was his favorite as a dad, and reveals President Donald Trump was less offended by being compared to Saddam Hussein than expected
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Treasured Gifts: Investment Jewellery Guide
The Curator's guide features a gold Mejuri ring, Birks pearls, and a diamond tennis bracelet from Quince, perfect for gifting
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Obama Backs Ossoff, Bottoms in Georgia
Former President Barack Obama headlined a rally for Georgia Democrats, criticizing Donald Trump and the Republican party in the final week of the midterm election campaign
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45 Nust Researchers Ranked Among Global Top 2%
Stanford University and Elsevier rankings place Nust scholars among international leaders in scientific progress, with 16 consistently featured over successive years
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Japan Allows Incapacitated Chiefs To Resign
Deputy leaders to decide based on doctors' diagnoses, providing clearer process for governors or mayors who can no longer perform duties
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Okanagan Council Trains Ahead Of First Meeting
Residents express desire for growth while maintaining small-town feel in Okanagan Falls
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Vancouver Toilet Closes
A public washroom in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has suddenly closed, less than five months after it opened, with the reason for the closure unclear
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Stylish Kettles
The Curator showcases electric kettles from SMEG, KitchenAid, and Beautiful by Drew Barrymore that elevate kitchen decor
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Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G Sequel Faces Boycott
Pro-Palestine activists launch AI-fueled campaign against 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' over cultural appropriation concerns, despite Cohen's aim to fight bigotry
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UN Condemns US Cuba Embargo
The UN General Assembly voted to condemn the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year, with 130 countries in favor, despite a US lobbying push that led to a decrease in support from last year
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Australia Sees Hope
A promising performance by Australian batters in the Cape Town test against South Africa has given the team a positive outlook for the future, with Green punishing short balls from Kagiso Rabada
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Myanmar Envoy Breaks Down
Kyaw Moe Tun makes emotional UN appeal, saying world has failed his country's people
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Cheesecake Factory's $3B Rise
From a family recipe to a global chain and White House punchline, The Cheesecake Factory's success story spans 48 years and a market cap of around $3 billion
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Germany, Japan Strengthen Ties Amid Global Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi signed agreements on economic security and high tech, aiming to reduce dependence on other countries