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'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes

'One Battle After Another' leads the charge for Golden Globes

Hollywood's awards season kicks into high gear on Sunday at the Golden Globes gala, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat, two months ahead of the Oscars.

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'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave

'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave

Bushfires threatened dozens of rural towns in southeast Australia on Friday, firefighters said as hot winds fanned "hectic" conditions in the tinder-dry countryside.

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Trump to meet top US oil execs after seizing Venezuela leader

Trump to meet top US oil execs after seizing Venezuela leader

US President Donald Trump will meet the heads of major US oil companies on Friday, aiming to convince them to support his plans in Venezuela, a country whose energy resources he says he expects to control for years to come.

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Kyrgios to play doubles only at Australian Open

Kyrgios to play doubles only at Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios ruled out playing singles at the Australian Open on Friday, focusing only on doubles with five-set matches "a different beast".

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Swiss mining giant Glencore reveals merger talks with Rio Tinto

Swiss mining giant Glencore reveals merger talks with Rio Tinto

Swiss mining and commodity trading group Glencore said Friday it was in merger talks with British-Australian rival Rio Tinto to create a global resources giant.

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Firefighters warn of 'hectic' Australian bushfires

Firefighters warn of 'hectic' Australian bushfires

Bushfires threatened dozens of rural towns in southeast Australia on Friday, firefighters said, as hot winds fanned "hectic" conditions in the tinder-dry countryside.

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International Space Station crew to return early after astronaut medical issue

International Space Station crew to return early after astronaut medical issue

NASA crewmembers at the International Space Station will return to Earth within days after an astronaut suffered a health issue, the US space agency said Thursday, the first such medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history.

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Arsenal in 'strong position' despite missed opportunity for Arteta

Arsenal in 'strong position' despite missed opportunity for Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the Gunners have come out of a gruelling festive schedule in a stronger position despite the disappointment of being held 0-0 at home to Liverpool on Thursday.

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US House revolt advances Obamacare subsidy extension

US House revolt advances Obamacare subsidy extension

US lawmakers voted Thursday to revive health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year, offering hope to millions of Americans facing steep premium hikes -- and pressuring the Senate to follow suit.

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Swiss mining giant Glencore in merger talks with Rio Tinto

Swiss mining giant Glencore in merger talks with Rio Tinto

Swiss mining and commodity trading giant Glencore said Friday it is in merger talks with British-Australian rival Rio Tinto.

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