Paris Olympics, Paralympics 'net cost' drops to 2.8bn euros: think tank
The "net cost" of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics to the French state has been adjusted down to 2.8 billion euros ($3.3 billion), a government think tank announced on Monday.
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Chile president-elect dials down right-wing rhetoric, vows unity
Chile's next president jettisoned his typical far-right anti-migrant rhetoric Monday and vowed to lead a government of "national unity" despite a landslide election victory.
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Five Rob Reiner films that rocked, romanced and riveted
Rob Reiner's cinematic career spanned decades and defied categorization, embracing courtroom drama, fantasy, horror, comedy, and satire.
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Rob Reiner: Hollywood giant and political activist
Born to Hollywood royalty, Rob Reiner made a string of movie hits showcasing remarkable range and was prominent in Democratic Party circles as a backer of liberal causes.
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Observers say Honduran election fair, but urge faster count
Observers from the Americas and Europe said Monday there was no reason to suspect fraud in the recent Honduran election but criticized a sluggish vote count, as US President Donald Trump's preferred candidate maintained a slim lead.
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Europe proposes Ukraine peace force as Zelensky hails 'real progress' with US
European leaders on Monday proposed a European-led "multinational force" with US support to enforce a potential peace deal in Ukraine, as key powers met in Berlin to push forward efforts to end the war.
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Trump condemned for saying critical filmmaker brought on own murder
Donald Trump faced a storm of condemnation on Monday after posting "perverse" and "sick" remarks suggesting Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered because of the celebrated filmmaker's criticism of the US president.
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US military to use Trinidad airports, on Venezuela's doorstep
The Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago said Monday it had authorized US military aircraft to use its airports, amid growing fears Washington may be preparing an attack on nearby Venezuela.
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Daughter warns China not to make Jimmy Lai a 'martyr'
The daughter of Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted on Monday, warned China her father would be a "martyr" if he dies in prison, as she voiced alarm again for his health.
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UK defence chief says 'whole nation' must meet global threats
The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that "more" Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly dangerous world.
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