'Treasure hunt': tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.
Read moreCannes Festival: the films in competition
A total of 22 films have been announced in the main competition at this year's Cannes film festival, which kicks off on the French Riviera on May 13.
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Cannes film festival: what to look out for
The glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival returns to the French Riviera on Tuesday.
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Jordan hospital treats war casualties from across Middle East
Shahd Tahrawi was wounded in an Israeli strike on Gaza, Hossam Abd al-Rahman suffered burns in an explosion in Iraq and bombardment in Yemen has left Mohammed Zakaria in need of multiple surgeries.
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As Trump family's Gulf empire grows, rulers seek influence, arms, tech
Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.
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S. Korea conservatives choose presidential candidate after last-minute chaos
South Korea's People Power Party registered former labour minister Kim Moon-soo as its official presidential candidate on Sunday, a day after it attempted to cancel his candidacy.
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Trump hails 'total reset' in US-China trade relations as talks continue
US President Donald Trump hailed a "total reset" in US-China trade relations, ahead of a second day of talks Sunday between top officials from Washington and Beijing aimed at de-escalating trade tensions sparked by his aggressive tariff rollout.
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Film claims to name killer of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
A new documentary purports to name the Israeli soldier who killed Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down in the West Bank while reporting in 2022.
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Under Trump pressure, Columbia University ends semester in turmoil
Biliana, an international student at New York's Columbia University, is studying for exams but fears being arrested by immigration police.
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Putin proposes direct Ukraine talks but quiet on 30-day ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine in the coming days but did not address a 30-day ceasefire proposal drawn up hours earlier by European allies of Kyiv, reportedly with US backing.
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