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Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says

ROME (AP) — Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli , known for a flamboyant, glamorous style and textile innovations, has died at age 83, his company announced Friday.
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US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry for use in its war against Ukraine , according to a U.S.
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Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting near-total abortion ban

Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting near-total abortion ban

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish lawmakers voted Friday to move forward with proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion , a divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe.
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German parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender

German parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their name and gender

BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Friday approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official records.
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Belgium launches probe into suspected Russian interference in upcoming EU elections

Belgium launches probe into suspected Russian interference in upcoming EU elections

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on Friday an investigation into suspected Russian interference in June's Europe-wide elections , saying that his country’s intelligence service has confirmed the existence of a networ
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Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility.
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Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country

Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s junta on Thursday banned the media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations, according to a copy of the notice distributed on social media in the latest restrictive step by the country's rulers.
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Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76

O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson , the football star and Hollywood actor acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial that mesmerized the public and exposed divisions on race and policing in America, has died. He was 76.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation, federal authori
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