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A star-studded roster headlined by Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had already delivered back-to-back MLB championships in 2024 and 2025. And the gaudy offseason additions of star closer Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker left many convinced that a World Series three-peat for the franchise…
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Trump advised Katie Zacharia to reconsider her press secretary role due to media backlash over her credentials.
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As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security.
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Too ill to return to the Madlanga Commission but well enough for an overseas pilgrimage, Suliman Carrim faced tough questions in court about whether he could be trusted to stand trial if released on bail.
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Through statements in English, Iranian officials are emphasising gas prices and issues with the US economy.
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Ukraine reported restrictions this week on some Starlink internet terminals, which Kyiv says impeded its military ability to defend against Russian forces. Disruption to the service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX was flagged after a new souring of Kyiv's relations with President Donald Trump…
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Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?
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The CDC reports 451 hospitalisations nationwide as health officials expand vaccination efforts.
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“The Ganga Water Treaty is three decades old and flawed as it does not include a guarantee clause. It also does not have ecological flow and environmental flow considerations,” Manjur A. Chowdhury, chairman of Bangladesh River Conservation Commission told The Hindu
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In August, the 21-year-old was on course for victory as he pounded Filip Hrgovic in the early stages of their IBF title fight in London. But Itauma ran out of steam in his quest to become boxing's second-youngest heavyweight champion of all time behind Mike Tyson and he was stopped in the ninth…
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Ukraine’s 'Operation Vivaldi' reclaimed more occupied territory in Donetsk during a week when Trump sided with Russia.
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La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.
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After undergoing surgery this week, pope can now 'carry out normal activities with full independence', say doctors.
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It will be the first time Djokovic has played in Basel since the last of his three appearances in 2011. The 24-time Grand Slam winner claimed the 102nd title of his career in Beijing earlier this month but then lost his opening match at the Shanghai Masters.
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The FAI governing body, holding its 120th general conference in Lausanne from Wednesday to Friday, validated the record attempt after verifying the flight data. The SolarStratos plane made the landmark flight from Sion airport in southwest Switzerland on August 12 last year, taking advantage of…
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has decried the ecological damage caused by conflict in the Middle East
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Pant, a left-hand batter, was ruled out of the first two unofficial Tests of India A tour of New Zealand later this month due to a left side strain. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also part of the 16-member squad, led by Shubman Gill, for the matches starting with the opener in Wellington on…
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Experts still consider race a toss up despite slate of polls showing right-wing senator leading left-wing president.
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Known for its stunning natural beauty, Tuz Golu -- Turkish for Salt Lake -- is a shallow lake that stretches across the heart of central Anatolia about 150 kilometres (100 miles) south of Ankara, the capital.
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Argentine demonstrators clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending. The main demonstration outside parliament by thousands of university students and staff, trade unionists and opposition activists…
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Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the clean energy race.
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Both of them have latterly turned to personal projects, working with their wives -- film editor Tricia Cooke and actress Frances McDormand -- on movies such as "Honey Don't" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth".
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Hezbollah said explosives were to be used against Israel but political figures and some analysts fear assassinations.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says club have 'moved on' from Lisandro Martinez blast before Leeds trip.
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