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Christian studio eyes ‘culture wars’ challenge to Hollywood
Los Angeles (AFP) - Hollywood's alleged "wokeness" is a frequent target for right-wing commentators and politicians. But for the tiny...
Trump back in Washington, feted by Republican lawmakers
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump enjoyed an effusive welcome on his return to Washington on Thursday as he rallied support...
UK’s Labour pitches for power with ‘wealth creation’ pledge
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Britain's Labour party launched a "manifesto for wealth creation" Thursday, pledging to get the economy...
Trump in Washington to woo Republican lawmakers
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday to rally support from Republican lawmakers and the business community...
Oil and gas industry hops on generative AI bandwagon
New York (AFP) - Away from the Microsoft and Googles of the world, a century-old industry -- oil and gas...
UK PM woos voters with tax cuts and home ownership
Silverstone (United Kingdom) (AFP) - UK leader Rishi Sunak on Tuesday sought to get his lacklustre general election campaign back...
Thieves ram-raid Chanel store in Paris
Paris (AFP) - Several thieves used a car early Monday morning to ram-raid a Chanel store near the Champs-Elysees avenue...
Shadowy exotic pet trade thrives in Pacific island nation
Honiara (AFP) - The Pacific's Solomon Islands has become a key player in the global live animal trade, with foreign...
Shadowy exotic pet trade thrives in Pacific island nation
Honiara (AFP) - The Pacific's Solomon Islands has become a key player in the global live animal trade, with foreign...
After a bitter break-up, Trump makes up with billionaire donors
Washington (AFP) - In an electoral system in which money is the ultimate kingmaker, Donald Trump has been courting the...
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