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New Australia coach Kiss gives Japan starts to Ross, Amatosero
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How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
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Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome
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Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto
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Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
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Asian stocks mostly down with tech firms back under pressure
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Low water on Germany's Rhine river threatens new blow to economy
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Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
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Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
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India youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
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Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes
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Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining
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Istanbul cymbals: From Ottoman war tool to pulse of global music
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Erratic rains dictate menu at three-star Michelin restaurant in Brazil
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Myanmar ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev exit Montreal Masters
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Environmental disaster looms as tanker leaks off Oman
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Google-parent Alphabet shakes up AI division
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Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
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Seeds Rybakina, Pegula and Gauff advance at WTA Toronto event
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Auger-Aliassime out of Montreal ATP event with injury
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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters
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Colombian baby hippo of Escobar stock dies after rescue
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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco
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Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses
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Castaway SpaceX rocket stage crashed into Moon, scientists say
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Guatemalan volcano eruption ends, locals return home
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Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal
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WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit
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Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move
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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit
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AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards
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Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career
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Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants
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US indicts leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel, ups reward money
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Former England fly-half Burns retires from rugby union
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Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with US and Argentina
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Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets to level series
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NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'
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British, Irish leaders bid to resolve N.Ireland Brexit dispute
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin, as they bid to end a dispute over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland that has stymied power-sharing.
Egypt prison puts hunger-striker Abdel Fattah 'under medical intervention'
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The family of Egypt's jailed dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah, who has been refusing food and water, said Thursday prison authorities had told them he is "under medical intervention".
Iran says it has developed hypersonic missile
Iran has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, General Amirali Hajizadeh, the commander of its Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, claimed on Thursday.
Website for boycotting oligarchs gains traction in Hungary
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Khaki nation: Ukraine dresses for war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky created the trend by wearing khaki outfits in every setting since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February.
As US waits final vote outcome, Biden touts Democratic success
Americans impatiently awaited the final outcome of the US midterm elections on Thursday, as President Joe Biden celebrated what he said was his party's success in fending off a Republican "red wave."
UK PM Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin at British-Irish summit
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin, with renewed focus on talks to end a dispute over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland.
Ukraine cautious as Russia orders troops out of Kherson
Kyiv has reacted sceptically to Russia announcing its retreat from the southern city of Kherson, urging continued resistance until Ukraine liberates all of its occupied cities.
Taliban ban women from parks and funfairs in Afghan capital
The Taliban have banned Afghan women from entering the capital's public parks and funfairs, just months after ordering access to be segregated by gender.
Defiant Xi re-emerges on global stage, prepares for US competition
Fresh from securing a historic third term as China's top leader, President Xi Jinping is poised for a triumphant re-entry to the world stage at a pivotal G20 summit next week.
Over 100,000 Russian troops killed, wounded in Ukraine: top US general
More than 100,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded in Ukraine, with Kyiv's forces likely suffering similar casualties, top US General Mark Milley said Wednesday.
Putin will not go to G20 summit in Bali
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the G20 leaders' summit on the Indonesian resort island of Bali next week, Moscow's embassy in Indonesia told AFP on Thursday.
Bao Tong, Chinese ex-official turned dissident, dead at 90
Chinese dissident Bao Tong, a top Communist Party official imprisoned in the wake of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests who became a vocal critic of Beijing, has died at 90 years old, his son said on Twitter.
Biden hails 'good day for democracy' as Republicans fall short
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed a "good day for democracy" after a surprisingly strong performance in midterm elections, with Republicans inching toward a slim majority in only one chamber of Congress.
Biden says Musk's foreign ties 'worthy' of scrutiny
US President Joe Biden Wednesday said that Elon Musk's ties with foreign countries were "worthy" of scrutiny, amid questions over the Saudi acquisition of a stake in Twitter as part of the tycoon's blockbuster takeover.
Biden seeks to gauge US, China 'red lines' with Xi
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would ask Chinese President Xi Jinping about his "red lines" to reduce the potential for conflict after soaring tensions on Taiwan when they gather next week in Bali.
Abortion rights activists score major wins in US elections
Abortion advocates claimed victory Wednesday after US voters sided with protecting access to the procedure in several ballot initiatives, in a rebuke of the Supreme Court's June decision to overturn constitutional abortion rights.
Countries diverge on future climate finance at COP27
High-level talks on scaling up finance for developing countries to green their economies and prepare for global warming impacts began Wednesday at the COP27 climate conference with negotiators differing on the funding's size and providers.
Biden hails 'good day for democracy' as Republican wave flounders
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hailed a "good day for democracy" after a surprisingly strong performance in midterm elections with Republicans inching toward a slim majority in only one chamber of Congress.
For Biden foreign policy, election an irritant but not impediment
Republican gains in Congress will bring headaches to President Joe Biden as he shepherds aid to Ukraine and on climate, but with midterm election results unexpectedly close, Biden will still be firmly in command on the world stage.
DR Congo military, rebels resume fighting: residents
Fighting resumed Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo between the military and armed group M23, residents told AFP, a day after many people fled rebel-held territory being bombarded by military jets.
US launches green transition scheme for global south
The United States launched Wednesday a partnership with private funds aimed at supporting the transition to renewable energy in developing nations, based on a carbon credit system criticised by climate activists.
Russia orders troops out of Kherson in major reversal
Russia ordered its troops to withdraw from the city of Kherson in southern Ukraine on Wednesday in a further major blow to its campaign amid a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Voters back abortion rights in US state referendums
Abortion rights advocates claimed victory Wednesday after US voters sided with protecting access to the procedure in several ballot initiatives, in a rebuke of the Supreme Court's June decision to overturn nationwide access.
Ukraine has 'strong bipartisan' US support: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday denied the Republicans' advance in US midterm elections would undermine Western military backing for Ukraine.
France, Italy wrangle over migrant rescue ship
Tensions mounted between France and Italy on Wednesday over the fate of an NGO ship carrying 234 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, with Paris calling the refusal by Italian authorities to let the vessel dock "unacceptable."
Iran calls for Ukraine talks as it hosts Russian security chief
Iran's top security official Ali Shamkhani called for dialogue to end the war in Ukraine during a meeting Wednesday in Tehran with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev.
Republicans make gains in US midterms but no 'red wave'
Republicans appeared poised on Wednesday to carve out a slim majority in the US House of Representatives but their hopes of a "red wave" in midterm elections were dashed as President Joe Biden's Democrats defied expectations.
S.African court greenlights Amazon's new Africa HQ
Campaigners on Wednesday slammed a South African court ruling to allow construction to go ahead on Amazon's new African headquarters, dealing a blow to indigenous groups who say the development will desecrate ancestral land.