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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million
In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning...
How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside
He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly
We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend
Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation
Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
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France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project as companies unable to reach agreement
The project was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia at a time of souring ties with the United States.
Главного прокурора МУС Карима Хана отстранили от должности
Международный уголовный суд отстранил от должности главного прокурора, ранее выдавшего ордеры на арест Путина и Нетаньяху. Решение связано с обвинениями в адрес Карима Хана о сексуальных домогательствах.
Украина призвала запретить российским военным участвовать в миссиях ООН
Российские вооруженные силы "не могут и не должны участвовать в каких-либо операциях под флагом ООН" в связи с сексуальными преступлениями в Украине, заявил Андрей Мельник на заседании Совета Безопасности ООН.
Russian strikes kill four, wound 10 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, according to local officials. The attack hit the city of Chuguiv, causing fires, damaging residential buildings and vehicles, and adding to a surge in...
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France's justice minister decision not to resign 'may well be taken out of his hands'
France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal...
Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate...
‘A special sense of closeness’: China’s Xi vows stronger ties with North Korea in rare visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The...
China's Xi arrives in North Korea for rare visit
China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he proclaimed a willingness to bring ties to "new heights" during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Xi's trip to Pyongyang is his first since 2019 and comes...
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OpenAI confidentially files for US IPO as AI boom drives investor frenzy
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, the company said on Monday, joining rivals such as Anthropic in a race towards public markets amid surging investor interest in artificial intelligence. The firm did not...
FCC lifts looming deadline for Amazon Leo satellite broadband constellation
The waiver "serves the public interest by promoting a second large satellite broadband constellation."
Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid
Nearly a year after it was announced, Instagram says it's delivering the ability to rearrange the posts in your profile grid. It had been available to some people in test groups, but as of June 8th, it's rolling out widely via the Android and iPhone...
Apple’s Screen Time updates are too little, too late
Apple spending a big chunk of its WWDC keynote on parental controls was surprising for several reasons. But the biggest is that, despite all the airtime, it didn't announce much new beyond a redesigned interface. Almost all the features touted...