Paris, France, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

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From the film no one seems to want to see to some unholy theological speculation... Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world. - Worth every cent - The world's most exclusive club was born this week, and again we have the Trumps to thank for it. No, it's not Donald's "Board of Peace" -- which several dictators seem happy to stump up $1 billion to join -- but those who have paid to go and see Melania's new Amazon documentary.......

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London, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew meeting with Russian woman: files

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London, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Former prince Andrew apparently 'invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace': files

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Bogotá, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Jesus 'made love': Colombian president irks Christians with steamy claim

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Frankfurt, Germany, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Adidas shares jump on record sales, share buyback

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Brasília, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Boy killed in Brazil shark attack

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Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Heavy metal: soaring gold price a crushing weight in Vietnam

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New York, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Suspect in New York Jewish center car ramming faces hate crime charges

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Nablus, Palestinian Territories, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli settler leader lauds Jewish prayer at contested West Bank tomb

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Nablus, Palestinian Territories, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Israeli settler leader lauds Jewish prayer at contested West Bank tomb

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Bogotá, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Colombian president angers churches with Jesus sex comments

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Paris, France, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - US scrutiny of visitors' social media could hammer tourism: trade group

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