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Putin says Russia 'always' stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions

Putin says Russia 'always' stands by Cuba, slams US sanctions

Moscow will "always" stand by Cuba, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Havana's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow on Wednesday, reiterating support for the Caribbean island struggling against sweeping US sanctions. Rodriguez travelled to traditional ally Russia seeking help as his country reels from a severe

England's Joe Heyes says Princess Anne mistook him for Joe Marler

England's Joe Heyes says Princess Anne mistook him for Joe Marler

England prop Joe Heyes has revealed that he was mistaken for former Red Rose front-row turned television star Joe Marler by Britain's Princess Anne when she greeted the teams before Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield. Anne, patron of the Scottish Rugby Union

Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok amid teachers' strike

Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok amid teachers' strike

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid an anti-government labour strike. The central African country's media regulator (HAC) on Tuesday announced "the immediate suspension

Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win

Seattle Seahawks put up for sale after Super Bowl win

The Seattle Seahawks have officially been put up for sale, the club said on Wednesday, just weeks after the NFL franchise won the Super Bowl. The Seahawks have been owned by the Allen family since 1997, when the club was purchased by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. His sister

Berlin Film Festival rejects accusation of censorship on Gaza

Berlin Film Festival rejects accusation of censorship on Gaza

The director of the Berlin Film Festival on Wednesday rejected accusations from more than 80 film industry figures that the festival had helped censor artists who oppose Israel's actions in Gaza. In an open letter published on Tuesday, Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton were among

Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award: industry body

Taylor Swift bags best-selling artist of 2025 award: industry body

US pop star Taylor Swift was crowned the biggest-selling global artist of 2025, industry body IFPI announced Wednesday, the fourth consecutive year and sixth time she has claimed its annual prize. The 36-year-old's success was turbo-charged by the October release of her latest album,

Paris prosecutor calls on Epstein victims in France to testify

Paris prosecutor calls on Epstein victims in France to testify

A Paris prosecutor Wednesday called on potential victims of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to come forward, as magistrates investigate possible offences committed in France or involving French victims or perpetrators. The call to file complaints and give evidence follows the latest cache of millions of files released last month