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Hong Kong's 'hungry ghosts' tell tale of fading community

Hong Kong's 'hungry ghosts' tell tale of fading community

Eyes glowing red, the towering "ghost king" presided over the atrium of a Hong Kong housing block on Sunday as residents performed age-old rituals -- a scene that may become history as redevelopment looms.

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Jude Law became 'obsessive' Putin watcher for role as Russian leader

Jude Law became 'obsessive' Putin watcher for role as Russian leader

British actor Jude Law on Sunday said he became an "obsessive" watcher of Vladimir Putin as he prepared for his role as the Russian leader in his new film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" which premieres later at the Venice Film Festival.

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New documentary casts Marianne Faithfull in new light

New documentary casts Marianne Faithfull in new light

A new documentary about British singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull urges viewers to take a fresh look at the extraordinary life of the "Swinging 60s" icon who died in January this year.

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Champions New Zealand see off Japan to reach Women's Rugby World Cup last eight

Champions New Zealand see off Japan to reach Women's Rugby World Cup last eight

New Zealand beat Japan by an ultimately convincing 62-19 on Sunday as the reigning champions reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a game to spare.

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Vingegaard makes move as he powers to Vuelta stage nine win

Vingegaard makes move as he powers to Vuelta stage nine win

Jonas Vingegaard claimed stage nine victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday with a strong finish which helped him eat away at Torstein Traen's general classification lead.

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From music to marijuana, US Open 'circus' challenges players

From music to marijuana, US Open 'circus' challenges players

Whether it's the thumping music, the rowdy spectators or the aroma of marijuana, maintaining concentration presents a huge challenge for players at the world's most raucous Grand Slam.

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Director Jarmusch 'disconcerted' over Mubi's links to Israel military

Director Jarmusch 'disconcerted' over Mubi's links to Israel military

American director Jim Jarmusch said Sunday he was "disappointed" that arthouse film streaming platform Mubi had accepted investment from a venture capital fund with links to the Israeli military.

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Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown at Dutch Grand Prix

Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.

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Man City rocked by Brighton as West Ham ease pressure on Potter

Man City rocked by Brighton as West Ham ease pressure on Potter

Manchester City blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the Premier League season, while Liverpool braced for their blockbuster clash with title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

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Piastri extends championship lead with victory at Dutch Grand Prix

Piastri extends championship lead with victory at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.

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