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More than 3,000 arrested as massive climate protests block major Netherlands motorway for fifth day
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces blood cancer diagnosis, currently undergoing treatment
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'So tacky!' Kim Kardashian mocked for reposting story from a 'Kourtney Fan page' amid feud with sister
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'I was not willing to stay': Tina Turner's daughter-in-law Afida reveals late singer feared son Ronnie may end up like abusive dad Ike
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Palestinian gunmen kill four near West Bank Israeli settlement
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Elon Musk's 'historic' Twitter event with Ron DeSantis struggles with technical glitches
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Ukraine war: Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko jailed for anti-war price tags
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Pence allies launching super PAC to back former vice president's expected 2024 candidacy
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Spain government demands 'transparent and urgent' Rubiales investigation
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