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Gay Influencer Faces Middle Age
A new documentary, 'My Silly Flirty Boys', follows Fufu's nine-year journey as he navigates fame, identity, and aging, set to be showcased at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest
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HK$100m Funded Festival Debuts at AWE Waterfront
The Festival of Connoisseurs, a luxury festival supported by a HK$100 million government fund, has debuted at the AsiaWorld-Expo Waterfront in Hong Kong, offering a unique exhibition experience with yachts, prestige cars, jewellery, and art
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Trump Ally to Resign
A key figure in the US Justice Department's civil rights unit, closely tied to the former president, is set to step down, according to sources
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Jeff Burroughs Joins GoodTalk as President
Veteran label executive to expand company's purview and support artist development initiatives
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Astronaut Joshua Kutryk's 2nd Spacewalk
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA's Anil Menon install final solar array on International Space Station
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Benin's Kanvô Cloth Gets Modern Makeover
Visionary creators like Charlemagne Andoche Amoussou are turning the traditional Beninese textile into a contemporary fashion staple, combining it with linen and silk to create a unique aesthetic
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Zolani Mahola Releases 'People Power' Album
The South African star, known for her work with Shakira on 'Waka Waka', is set to release her second solo album and feature in a new documentary directed by Oscar-winner Pippa Ehrlich
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CollPlant Subsidiary Gets $1.8M Grant
The Israeli government has awarded the grant to support the development of LPU technology
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Author Explores Life of Newborn Babies
French journalist Clémentine Goldszal discusses her book 'Newborn: Inside the World of Neonatal Care', which delves into the world of premature or sick babies
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Teens Not Getting Enough Exercise
A new study reveals a significant gender gap in exercise habits among adolescents, with girls being particularly inactive
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Route du Rhum 2026: Chaos Hits
Several favorites have dropped out of the prestigious sailing race due to capsized boats and other setbacks, just days after its start in Saint-Malo
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Japan PM Takaichi Skips UN Climate Summit
Third consecutive year a Japanese leader misses the event, set to take place in Turkey
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NTT Docomo Hit by Network Glitches
Japan's major mobile phone carrier investigates cause of disruptions that began around 11:20 a.m.
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China Extends US Tariffs
Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on US n-Propanol imports to remain for five more years, affecting trade dynamics between the two nations
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Micron Halts $4.5B Taiwan Plant
Work on the massive facility has been paused, according to a report by Bloomberg News, sparking uncertainty about the project's future
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China Links US Farm Imports to Tariff Cuts
China's move suggests a potential shift in trade negotiations, seeking balance between US imports and corresponding tariff reductions
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3 Words Define 2026
Chiikawa, brainrot and naphtha make the cut as nominees for 2026's most impactful buzzwords, reflecting a year of technological advancements, economic uncertainty and viral internet trends
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97-year-old Ghanaian photographer James Barnor wins top honour
James Barnor, who has spent seven decades documenting everyday life and Black culture, will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards
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China Ousts Ex-Armed Police Chief Wang Ning
71-year-old Wang Ning, former commander of China's paramilitary force, removed from senior roles in top advisory body
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Dej Kewkacha Named World's Best Pastry Chef 2026
Thai pastry chef Dej Kewkacha makes history as the first Asian to receive the award, as Thailand's Gaggan ranks as the world's No.2 best restaurant
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Gaza Turns Rubble Into Power
A former engineering student has created homemade wind turbines from scrap metal to generate electricity for families in need, providing power for charging phones and running lights and fans
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China Blocks $5.4Bn Softbank Deal
Softbank's takeover of ABB's robotics unit has been rejected, with the Financial Times reporting the $5.4 billion bid was valued too high
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Nidec Scandal Threatens Delisting
Japanese firm's accounting scandal may lead to removal from Tokyo Stock Exchange, sparking corporate governance concerns
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Concorde Lands in Hong Kong
Supersonic jet touches down at Kai Tak airport with special guest Mrs Imelda Marcos on board