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ABC says Jimmy Kimmel off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments

ABC says Jimmy Kimmel off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off air "indefinitely" after the host was criticized for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, ABC said.

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Tourists return to Peru's Machu Picchu after community protest

Tourists return to Peru's Machu Picchu after community protest

Tourists were back at Peru's ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu Wednesday, officials said, after a protest by residents forced the evacuation of hundreds of stranded visitors.

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Simeone calls for more protection after Liverpool scuffle

Simeone calls for more protection after Liverpool scuffle

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone called for managers to be offered more protection from supporter abuse after being sent off for a furious reaction towards Liverpool fans at Anfield on Wednesday.

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Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest

Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest

US President Donald Trump got a succulent menu for his UK state banquet -- but there was also an awkward guest at the feast in the form of Rupert Murdoch.

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Colombia's Restrepo aims to make history as World Athletics head

Colombia's Restrepo aims to make history as World Athletics head

Former Colombian sprinter Ximena Restrepo has told AFP in an interview that she intends to stand to succeed Sebastian Coe and become the first woman to lead World Athletics.

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US stocks finish mixed as Fed cuts rates for first time in 2025

US stocks finish mixed as Fed cuts rates for first time in 2025

US stocks finished mixed Wednesday while the dollar moved higher as markets digested the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates for the first time in 2025 and signaling it could enact two more cuts this year.

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Palmer blames 'lack of concentration' for Bayern defeat

Palmer blames 'lack of concentration' for Bayern defeat

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer lamented his side's loss of focus in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich.

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12-million-year-old porpoise fossil found in Peru

12-million-year-old porpoise fossil found in Peru

Peruvian paleontologists on Wednesday unveiled the 12-million-year-old fossil of a prehistoric porpoise found near the country's Pacific coast.

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Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start Champions League defence in style

Van Dijk grabs Liverpool win, PSG start Champions League defence in style

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late winner to grab Liverpool a 3-2 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, while Paris Saint-Germain kicked off their title defence by thrashing Atalanta on Wednesday.

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Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea in Champions League

Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea in Champions League

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-1 at home in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.

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