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After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.
Catterick Garrison fire could burn through night, authorities say
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene.
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
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The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
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Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
Craig Bellamy believes there is "more to come" from his Wales side in the Nations League following their opening-match loss in Lisbon.
Man Utd borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn
Manchester United confirm they have borrowed another £90m since 30 June, to take their overall debt to more than £1.1bn.
Anti-migrant activist charged after dinghy slashed in Channel
Activist Daniel Thomas is charged in connection with an incident in the English Channel on Tuesday.
Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending on transfer market
Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market due to huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer.
Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue was 'hate-motivated', officials say
Const Jeff Smith, who was critically injured in the incident, continued to fend off the attacker after being shot multiple times, police said.
Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion.
Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
Jos Buttler's bravery comes in vain as Sri Lanka fight back to beat England in the second one-day international at Headingley and set up a series decider at The Oval.
Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".
Priest killed and four injured in knife attack at Polish abbey
A male suspect from Ukraine was arrested after the stabbings in the town of Jarosław, police say.
'We are living a constant nightmare,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua
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