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Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
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Venezuela inmates occupy prison roof and set fire to mattresses to protest alleged abuses
Inmates at Barinas prison allege they were peacefully protesting when prison staff opened fire, leaving some woundedInma...
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About 20 people injured after man sprays unknown substance near ATM in Tokyo mall
A road in the shopping district of Ginza was blocked off and people were taken away in stretchersAbout 20 people were in...
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Whistler by Ann Patchett review – a saccharine story of reunion
A woman’s encounter with the stepfather she hasn’t seen for decades leads to a revived bond – but is it all too perfect?...
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Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA Playoffs
NBA Western Conference Finals level at 2-2 after San Antonio Spurs thrash defending champions Oklahoma City 103-82.
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Guardiola delivers emotional farewell as Manchester City manager
Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the memories built during his decade at the club
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From vulva scarves to Prince Andrew – 10 of the Guardian’s most memorable Pass Notes
As the series reaches its 5,000th entry, one of its regular writers reveals what it’s like to put together this cribshee...
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Origami dragons and a story arcade! The joy of museums aimed at children
The best of these reject any ‘don’t touch’ attitude in favour of an open invitation to curiosity that might just see you...