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Jeff Zients to be Biden’s new White House chief of staff – reports
The man who led Joe Biden’s Covid task force is set to become his next chief of staff, US media says.
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Razzie nominations: Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde leads with eight
The biopic about Marilyn Monroe gets eight nominations, while actor Tom Hanks gets three.
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Ukraine war: Germany won’t block export of its Leopard 2 tanks
The country has been under increasing international pressure to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
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Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level
The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each from the start of June.
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Lisa Marie Presley: Stars honour late singer at famous Graceland mansion
Hundreds of fans travelled to Graceland to pay their respects to the late singer, who died aged 54.
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Pakistan power cut: Major cities without electricity after grid breakdown
It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister said.
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Brendan Fraser: We need to stop bias against those with obesity
The actor, known for The Mummy films, plays a morbidly obese recluse in Darren Aronofky’s The Whale.
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Egypt zoo overhaul plan raises animal welfare fears
Activists say not enough has been made public about controversial plans for the outdated attraction.
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Monterey Park shooting: Suspect found dead after dance studio attack
Police identify Huu Can Tran as the shooter who killed 10 people in a dance studio near LA.
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Lisa Marie was my icon, my superhero – daughter
On their behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.