The joke that cost $2 million: China imposes huge fine for comedian's army-themed quip
A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country's military has cost an entertainment firm more than $2 million after it was slapped with enormous fines by authorities.
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Backgrid fires back at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claims of 'near-fatal' pap chase
'According to the photographers present, there were no near-collisions or near-crashes during this incident,' read Backgrid's statement
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Pakistan Latest: Imran Khan Arrest Fears Keep Nation on Edge
Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said he fears imminent arrest after police surrounded his home in Punjab province,
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Lyon set to miss out on Europe as new era begins
As they head into a new era off the pitch, a disappointing season on it means Lyon, formerly French football's dominant force, are set to miss...
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Biden arrives in Japan for G7 starting with meeting with Japan's prime minister
President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Thursday for a truncated Asia visit meant to bolster allies amid China's growing military and economic ambitions.
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China lifts ban on Australian timber imports in another sign of improving bilateral relations
China has opened its doors to Australian timber imports for the first time in more than two years, in another sign that the tattered bilateral relationship is being repaired
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Leaders begin arriving in Japan for meeting of G-7 nations, with war in Ukraine high on the agenda
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Hiroshima on Thursday as he prepared to welcome world leaders to the Group of Seven meeting in the western Japanese city that was the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack
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Ukraine Recap: Kyiv Downs Missiles, China Envoy Meets Zelenskiy
Air defense intercepted 29 out of 30 missiles fired by Russian forces overnight, Ukraine’s army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi
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Indiana Jones, Dirty Harry and how Keanu Reeves nearly missed out on 'John Wick' role
Keanu Reeves took on the 'John Wick' role reviving the action movie genre, but there was a time when this hardly ever happened
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BT Joins Vodafone in Slashing Jobs: The London Rush
BT’s plans to significantly cut their workforce have been long-signaled, with cost-cutting one of the companies key goals
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Kevin Costner says he 'can't wait' to tease his film 'Horizon' amid split with Christine Baumgartner
Kevin Costner compared 'Horizon' to his iconic 1990 film 'Dances With Wolves'
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Football rumours: PSG weighing up new bid for Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva
What the papers say Paris St Germain are looking into making a fresh bid for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to the Daily Telegraph. After this season the 28-year-old, who scored twice against Real Madrid on Wednesday, will have two years left on his contract. The fee is expected to be £70million. The papers continue to discuss Declan Rice‘s future. The Telegraph says Arsenal are preparing a £92m offer for the West Ham midfielder – which would be a club-record transfer – while the Daily Mirror reports Bayern Munich are also interested in the 24-year-old England international. Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp is “desperate” to keep James Milner at Liverpool, the Mirror reports, adding that the 37-year-old midfielder has been offered a coaching role at Anfield. Brighton and his former club Leeds are said to be interested in signing Milner. Metro reports via Italian publication Il Mattino that Manchester United have moved a step closer to signing Napoli defender Kim Min-jae after agreeing personal terms. The 26-year-old only joined the club last summer in a £17m deal from Fenerbahce. Social media round-up Players to watch Martin Odegaard: 90min reports the 24-year-old Arsenal and Norway midfielder is set to sign a new deal with his club. Albert Sambi Lokonga: The Daily Express says the 23-year-old Arsenal midfielder could be interested in a move to Burnley to be reunited with his former Anderlecht manager Vincent Kompany. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
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