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Putin calls for referendum on constitutional changes

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday proposed a referendum on amending Russia's constitution to increase the powers of parliament while maintaining a strong presidential system. "I consider it necessary to conduct a vote by the country's citizens on an entir..

Views 514 | January 17, 2020

Germany investigates three over 'spying for China

German prosecutors on Wednesday said they were investigating three people who allegedly spied for China, with media reporting that a German former EU diplomat was among the suspects. "We can confirm an investigation into suspected espionage" for Chinese state..

Views 518 | January 17, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Winstead: 'Getting divorced was scary and crazy

Mary Elizabeth Winstead has described getting divorced from her longtime partner as a "scary and crazy" experience. The 35-year-old actress split from director Riley Stearns after seven years of marriage in 2017 and went on to embark on a relationship with he..

Views 497 | January 17, 2020

Trump hails 'momentous' US-China trade deal ahead of signing

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ended two years of escalating trade battles with China, with a partial agreement to resolve some areas of conflict. "Today, we take a momentous step, one that's never taken before with China," that will ensure "fair and rec..

Views 513 | January 17, 2020

Shock as Putin names new PM, lays out constitutional reforms

Russian President Vladimir Putin named a little-known new prime minister and proposed a constitutional shake-up on Wednesday as he announced sweeping changes that fuelled speculation about his future plans. In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Dmitry Medve..

Views 514 | January 17, 2020

US, China sign 'momentous' trade deal

After nearly two years of conflict between the world's two dominant economic powers, the United States and China signed a trade truce on Wednesday, letting businesses around the globe breathe a sigh of relief. US President Donald Trump, who currently faces an..

Views 521 | January 17, 2020

Iran's president urges 'unity' after plane protests

President Hassan Rouhani appealed Wednesday for "unity" and flagged the need for radical changes to the way Iran is run, after a wave of angry protests over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian airliner. The Kiev-bound Boeing 737 was shot down in a catastrop..

Views 478 | January 17, 2020

UN warns more extreme weather ahead after hottest decade on record

The past decade has been the hottest on record, the UN said Wednesday, warning that the higher temperatures were expected to fuel numerous extreme weather events in 2020 and beyond. The World Meteorological Organization, which based its findings on analysis o..

Views 487 | January 17, 2020

Dwayne Johnson's wrestler father dies aged 75

Dwayne Johnson is mourning the death of his wrestling star father Rocky Johnson. The former fighter passed away on Wednesday, aged 75, according to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) officials. Born Wayde Douglas Bowles, Rocky made his ring debut in his nat..

Views 434 | January 17, 2020

Epstein abused young girls as recently as 2019, lawsuit says

The late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused and trafficked girls as young as 12 on his private Caribbean island until as recently as last year, a new lawsuit alleged Wednesday. The suit, filed on behalf of the US Virgin Islands government and..

Views 403 | January 17, 2020

Nicolas Cage: 'Marriage Story should be required viewing for anyone considering divorce

Nicolas Cage has urged those considering getting a divorce to watch Noah Baumbach's Oscar-nominated movie Marriage Story. The star shared his love for the 2019 flick, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson as a couple going through a divorce, when he att..

Views 419 | January 17, 2020

Relief as rain falls over Australian bushfires

Rain fell across parts of bushfire-ravaged eastern Australia on Thursday and more wet weather was forecast, giving some relief following months of catastrophic blazes fuelled by climate change. The fires, unprecedented for Australia in terms of duration and i..

Views 436 | January 17, 2020

Ducati Ends the Decade with Record Breaking Sales

“2019 was a tough but also rewarding year. We’re working to make Ducati the world’s most desirable motorcycle brand,” shares Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Motor Holding’s Chief Executive Officer. “And the results we’re achieving, the development of ..

Views 391 | January 17, 2020

Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since shock announcement

Meghan Markle has made her first public appearance since she and Prince Harry sensationally decided to quit as full-time royals, visiting two women's charities in Vancouver as British media reported she could face her father in court. Harry and Meghan are in ..

Views 441 | January 17, 2020

Ryan Murphy to be honoured at GLAAD Awards

Ryan Murphy is to be honoured with the Vito Russo Award at the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York in March. Bosses at the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organisation give the accolade to the "media professional w..

Views 375 | January 17, 2020