South Korean court increases ex-first lady's graft sentence
A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday to four years in jail after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.
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Bullying claims 'nonsense', actress Rebel Wilson tells Sydney court
Australian film star Rebel Wilson dismissed as "nonsense" claims she had bullied women on the set of her directorial debut film "The Deb", as she gave evidence in a Sydney court on Tuesday.
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BP reports huge profit rise in first quarter
British energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in profits in the first quarter as crude oil prices soared amid the Middle East war.
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Crude extends gains, stocks drop as Trump considers latest Iran proposal
Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the Strait of Hormuz and end the eight-week-old war.
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How China block of AI deal could stop 'Singapore-washing'
When is a Chinese AI startup not a Chinese AI startup? When it's based in Singapore, or elsewhere, to distance itself legally and politically from Beijing.
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North Korean executions rose dramatically during Covid: report
North Korea dramatically increased executions during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for consuming South Korean dramas, K-pop and other foreign culture and political offences, a report published Tuesday showed.
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Budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar
Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.
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Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden age.
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'Bring it on', says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League history
Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead of Wednesday's semi-final trip to Atletico Madrid.
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US says examining latest Iran proposal
The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.
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