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Disney songwriter Richard M Sherman dies aged 95
26 May 2024Composer Richard M Sherman, who wrote songs for Disney film classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has died aged 95 in Beverly Hills.
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Mexican cartel enforcer extradited to US
26 May 2024Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided security for the sons of El Chapo, whose cartel is allegedly behind exports of fentanyl to the US.
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BBC slammed for hiring Nick Kyrgios as Wimbledon commentator
24 May 2024The BBC has come under fire for hiring Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios as a commentator for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament due to his history of violence against women.
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World Court's order on Rafah does not rule out entire offensive, Israel says
26 May 2024"We have the right to defend ourselves and the evidence is that the court is not preventing us from continuing to defend ourselves," a Netanyahu adviser said on TV.
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Nicki Minaj cancels UK show after being held at Amsterdam airport
26 May 2024The American rapper said she was held by police on allegations of possession of "soft drugs".
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Sean Baker's Anora wins Cannes Film Festival's top honour
26 May 2024Anora, a comic but devastating odyssey, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the Palme d'Or.
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How flying could change after 'life-changing' injuries during turbulence
26 May 2024As the details of the devastating injuries sustained onboard flight SQ321 emerge, attention is turning to what can be done to make all the hours spent in an aircraft cabin safer.
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Pilot dies after crashing WW2-era Spitfire in UK
26 May 2024The Prince and Princess of Wales were among many who have paid tribute to the pilot.
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India games arcade fire kills 22
26 May 2024Several victims in the building fire in Rajkot, in the western state of Gujarat, are believed to be children.
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'It isn't fruitful to be identified as a yakuza anymore'
Jake Adelstein was immersed in the underbelly of Japan, reporting on organised crime and the shady dealings of yakuza bosses. Audio
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Food bound for Gaza rots in the sun as crossing stays shut
25 May 2024The Rafah border crossing remains shut to aid deliveries for a third week and people inside the Palestinian territory face worsening hunger.
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Ceramic goat believed made by King Charles could fetch $21k at auction
25 May 2024The little goat represents the King's "early passion and artistic flare", auctioneer says.
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