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asia
Lula da Silva could return to the presidential dais for the first time since being banned from running in 2002
Lula da Silva will return to Brazil's presidency in stunning comeback COPENHAGEN — Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will return to the presidential dais for the first time since being banned from...

travel
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says the city is “not in Toronto”
These maps show Toronto’s current COVID-19 hot spots are not where you think they are. VANCOUVER — The number of COVID-19 cases in Vancouver has continued to rise in recent weeks, prompting the province...

entertainment
Digital Media Newsroom on Precipitation of Budget Shortfall
CNN chief Chris Licht tells staff to brace for budget cuts Chris Licht, the TV and digital media reporter for U.S. News, makes it clear that the digital media news room and its team...

politics
The Story Behind the US Open Stoned
Nick Kyrgios complains of marijuana smell during US Open second round win over John Isner As the sun was setting on the first day of the US Open on Wednesday, the American flag was...

asia
Tom Sturridge: “It was a great way to get some free press”
How filming naked in a glass sphere for weeks was good for 'Sandman's' Tom Sturridge's body The actor admitted he was "a bit squeamish" about nudity at first Tom Sturridge had some trepidation about...

national
The New Zealand Film Commission is going to have to come up with a new structure for NZFF
The 'Bad Sisters' cast on the liberating joys of attempted murder Share this post With the passing of one week, and with the New Zealand Film Commission’s decision to take over NZFF, there are...

politics
Xi Jinping wins second term as China’s next president
World's longest-ruling leader looks set to secure new term after 43 years in power TIANANMEN, China (AP) — Xi Jinping would be China's next president after he was voted in to a new term...

us
Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final: Serena Williams is in action during the men’s singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday
Serena Williams teases tennis fans as she says 'I'm not retired' on Wimbledon final day World No. 1 was in no mood to play. Serena Williams is seen leaving the center court during the...

entertainment
South Africa welcomes Zuma from first state visit since 2015
King Charles welcomes South Africa's Ramaphosa for first state visit KANO, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed President Jacob Zuma from his "first state visit to South Africa since 2015."...

politics
Disney’s new strategic plan is a bold change
Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger announces plans for sweeping overhaul of company as it prepares to compete with Netflix, Amazon Share this: NEW YORK — Bob Iger announced sweeping changes to the Walt Disney...