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11 min agoGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the Alternative for Germany of supporting Russia and backing anti-migration policies he described as ethnic cleansing. Merz made the remarks in parliament after his party's defeat to the AfD in a Saxony-Anhalt election. The AfD said Merz was deliberately mischaracterising its position.1 h agoBen Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final at the US Open, with the match ending at 03:34 local time—the latest finish in the tournament's history. The contest lasted four hours and 28 minutes.1 h agoGoogle said it will invest $15 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland. The investment includes the purchase of nuclear power to support the expansion.1 h agoBrent crude oil reached $100 a barrel for the first time since July as military escalation between the US and Iran disrupts energy markets. The US military destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to Iranian attempts to strike a US Navy warship, while Chinese oil demand has resumed after a months-long buying pause.2 h agoBrent crude rose 2.1% to above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as fighting intensified between the US and Iran in the Gulf. Houthi forces attacked several Saudi cities while the US military said it destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude.2 h agoThe actor's four-storey oceanfront property in Malibu was struck by coastal erosion and a sinkhole that nearly engulfed the garage. The home was purchased for $10.5 million in 2024.3 h agoBrent crude futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July 24, climbing $2.15 to $100.07 as escalating conflict in the Middle East fuelled concern about regional oil supplies. Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities this week have raised fears of disruption to shipments through the Red Sea, while flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen sharply since fighting resumed on August 30.3 h agoWednesday marks the end of 13 days of mourning for Norway's King Harald V, who died at 89. His funeral will unfold across multiple ceremonies, drawing vast crowds to the capital.4 h agoBrent crude has risen above $100 a barrel amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The cost of crude has climbed 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, driving up prices for gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.4 h agoTrey Parker and Matt Stone announced Tuesday that the animated series will be called South America, a satirical jab at President Trump's efforts to rename geographic locations. The change coincides with the premiere of season 29 on Wednesday.11 min agoGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the Alternative for Germany of supporting Russia and backing anti-migration policies he described as ethnic cleansing. Merz made the remarks in parliament after his party's defeat to the AfD in a Saxony-Anhalt election. The AfD said Merz was deliberately mischaracterising its position.1 h agoBen Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarter-final at the US Open, with the match ending at 03:34 local time—the latest finish in the tournament's history. The contest lasted four hours and 28 minutes.1 h agoGoogle said it will invest $15 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland. The investment includes the purchase of nuclear power to support the expansion.1 h agoBrent crude oil reached $100 a barrel for the first time since July as military escalation between the US and Iran disrupts energy markets. The US military destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to Iranian attempts to strike a US Navy warship, while Chinese oil demand has resumed after a months-long buying pause.2 h agoBrent crude rose 2.1% to above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as fighting intensified between the US and Iran in the Gulf. Houthi forces attacked several Saudi cities while the US military said it destroyed five Iranian tankers carrying crude.2 h agoThe actor's four-storey oceanfront property in Malibu was struck by coastal erosion and a sinkhole that nearly engulfed the garage. The home was purchased for $10.5 million in 2024.3 h agoBrent crude futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July 24, climbing $2.15 to $100.07 as escalating conflict in the Middle East fuelled concern about regional oil supplies. Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities this week have raised fears of disruption to shipments through the Red Sea, while flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen sharply since fighting resumed on August 30.3 h agoWednesday marks the end of 13 days of mourning for Norway's King Harald V, who died at 89. His funeral will unfold across multiple ceremonies, drawing vast crowds to the capital.4 h agoBrent crude has risen above $100 a barrel amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The cost of crude has climbed 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, driving up prices for gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.4 h agoTrey Parker and Matt Stone announced Tuesday that the animated series will be called South America, a satirical jab at President Trump's efforts to rename geographic locations. The change coincides with the premiere of season 29 on Wednesday.

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Eiffel Tower reopens after staff protest over removal of women during Hindu delegation visit

The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female employees protested being asked to leave their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation that had requested limited interactions with women. Paris authorit

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Eiffel Tower shuts down after staff strike over women's exclusion during Hindu delegation visit

Union officials say female staff members were told to leave the premises when a Hindu religious group visited the monument over the weekend. The closu

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