| CMSC | -0.55% | 21.84 | $ | |
| RIO | 0.62% | 61.5 | $ | |
| NGG | 0.5% | 74 | $ | |
| GSK | -0.76% | 38.625 | $ | |
| CMSD | -0.21% | 21.685 | $ | |
| BTI | 1.06% | 45.08 | $ | |
| RYCEF | -0.98% | 11.2 | $ | |
| BP | -0.33% | 28.845 | $ | |
| SCS | -1.65% | 9.985 | $ | |
| AZN | 0.35% | 70.195 | $ | |
| BCE | -0.44% | 21.375 | $ | |
| BCC | -1.86% | 85.733 | $ | |
| JRI | -0.43% | 12.586 | $ | |
| VOD | -1.2% | 10.415 | $ | |
| RELX | 0.72% | 55.38 | $ | |
| RBGPF | 4.83% | 66.2 | $ |
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Myanmar junta marks Independence Day with show of force
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Myanmar junta marks Independence Day with show of force in military-built capital
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'French Oscars' bars those investigated for sex crimes
The Cesar Awards, France's version of the Oscars, said Monday that anyone being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct would be barred from its ceremony next month.
Harry sees 'no willingness to reconcile' in royal rift
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Japan emperor makes first public new year's appearance since 2020
Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Monday made his first public New Year's greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition with caution as the nation and the royal family gradually return to normalcy.
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British tabloid The Sun on Friday said it regretted publishing a column by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson about Prince Harry's wife Meghan after a huge backlash.
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