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Disney: Bob Iger begins major shake-up after returning to firm
Less than 24 hours after his shock return as Disney's chief executive, Bob Iger says he is planning a major shake-up of the business.
One of his first moves has resulted in the exit of the head of the company's Media and…
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Back To The Future star and Parkinson’s activist Michael J. Fox gets honorary Oscar
Canadian actor Michael J. Fox was awarded an honorary Oscar last Saturday for his campaign to fund Parkinson’s research since being diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease at the peak of his acting career.
Fox, 61, received the…
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Max Verstappen takes F1 season’s final pole in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen seized the final pole position of the year with a blistering lap in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of teammate Sergio Perez, who completed a front-row lockout for Red Bull.
The…
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Verstappen recovers confidence and poise to top practice in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen recovered his confidence and poise on Friday when he topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell in opening practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The two-time world champion showed no reaction to recent…
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Greece’s treasures caught between tourism and conservation
With 18 Unesco World Heritage sites, including the Acropolis facing a new push for tourism, experts are calling for a “fine balance” to be struck between protecting Greece’s great ancient monuments and further development.
To mark the…
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No January signings for Barca due to financial fair play, says Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Tuesday that the club may not be able to sign players in the January transfer window due to the Spanish La Liga’s financial fair play rules.
Barca’s accounts are “healthy” again, he said, with an…
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Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis
Grammy-winning musician Roberta Flack has been left unable to sing after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The Killing Me Softly with His Song performer is also having difficulty speaking, her…
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Keith Levene: The Clash guitarist and founding member dies aged 65
Keith Levene, a founding member of The Clash and later guitarist for Public Image Ltd, has died aged 65, his close friend has said.
Author Adam Hammond said Levene, who died on Friday, was one of the most influential…
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Portugal can count on Ronaldo in Qatar, says Silva
Cristiano Ronaldo retains the support of his Portugal teammates despite his recent problems, midfielder Bernardo Silva said as the side prepare for their eighth World Cup tournament in Qatar.
“The reality is when you’ve got a player like…
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Jeff Bezos is giving music legend Dolly Parton $100m for her charities
Billionaire online retailer Jeff Bezos has named Dolly Parton the latest recipient of his Courage and Civility award, handing the music legend US$100 million to direct to any charities she chooses.
“She gives with her heart. What she’s…
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