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Dare you enter The Twilight Zone?

'The Twilight Zone' creator Rod Serling is to be honoured in his hometown. But have you ever entered The Twilight Zone? Here's our guide to the must-see episodes

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How has BTS' Jimin made music history?

K-pop supergroup's star continues to rise despite their hiatus, with Jimin's hit single 'Like Crazy' coming in at number one in the US' Billboard Hot 100 list

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International Transgender Day of Visibility & the importance of GLAAD

31 March marks the annual International Transgender Day of Visibility and was preceded by the first round of the LBGTQ+ celebrating GLAAD Award in Los Angeles

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She's Gwynnocent! Key takeaways from the Paltrow trial

Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow was being sued by retired optometrist Terry Sanderon for allegedly injuring him during a skiing trip in 2016. She countersued for a symbolic single dollar and won the case. From the memes and the fashion, here are the key takeaways.

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USA

Russia 'should not be' on UN Security Council, says US diplomat

"Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council. It shouldn't be because of what it is doing in Ukraine," said US ambassador to the United Nations.

Iran

ICJ rejects Iranian bid to free assets frozen by US

The International Court of Justice also found the US freeze of Iranian assets illegal and ordered Washington to remove sanctions impediments.

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Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown

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US Army quickly refashion ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

The US Army is mobilizing to quickly update its recruiting ads, after being forced to yank commercials that featured actor Jonathan Majors, in the wake of his arrest last Saturday on various assault charges.

Art

Michelangelo's David is not porn, Florence tells US parents

Should Michelangelo's David be shown to schoolchildren? Some parents at a Florida school think not - and Florence wants to convince them otherwise.

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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge

Jonathan Majors, the rising star in Hollywood, was arrested in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

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Darcelle XV, world's oldest drag queen performer, dies aged 92

Darcelle XV was crowned the oldest drag queen by Guinness World Records in 2016.

Football Now

Women's World Cup 2023: Will it be the biggest ever?

In partnership with Media City

The biggest stars of the women's game will be making their way to Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever this July, and it’s set to be the best edition of the tournament yet.

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Why is Jack Daniel's suing a squeaky dog toy company?

The Supreme Court found itself in the middle of an unusual dispute involving a squeaking dog toy that mimics the iconic bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey.

World News

Young Europeans scathing of both US and China - study

British, French and Germans have 'few positive things to say' about the world's major powers.

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Charges dropped against Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland

California prosecutors have dropped domestic violence charges against Justin Roiland, the co-creator of hit Adult Swim animated series “Rick and Morty”

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President Biden hints at re-election plans during arts award ceremony

US President Biden has awarded Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, Mindy Kaling, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus the National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in which he hinted at re-election plans

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Taylor Swift is back in style after a five-year concert wait

Taylor Swift starts her Eras Tour in style with her first concert in five years... Here are the best looks and outfit changes from the opening show - taste of what European audiences have to look forward to in the second half of 2023

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Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Sandler is the seventh SNL cast member to receive the prize, joining Billy Crystal, Tina Fey, Will Farrell, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray and Julia Louise-Dreyfus.

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Gloria Dea, first magician on Las Vegas Strip, dies aged 100

Gloria Dea's 1941 show at the Roundup Room was the first recorded appearance by a magician in Las Vegas.

Iraq

Staggering impact of war in Iraq and Syria laid bare in report

Twenty years of fighting in the Middle East cost a shocking amount of "blood and treasure", a new report has found.