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French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

December 28, 2025 - 22:34
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
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French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

December 28, 2025 - 22:34
The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.
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Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries

December 28, 2025 - 22:22
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
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Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87

December 28, 2025 - 21:25
A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.
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Executions in Iran estimated to have doubled in 2025, report says

December 28, 2025 - 21:02
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
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Executions in Iran more than double in 2025, report says

December 28, 2025 - 21:02
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

December 28, 2025 - 19:23
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
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The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema

December 28, 2025 - 19:18
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
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Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised cinema in the 1950s

December 28, 2025 - 19:18
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
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In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

December 28, 2025 - 19:18
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
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Two killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries

December 28, 2025 - 17:55
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
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