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Messi to get 'special attention' from Spain, says de la Fuente
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Spain captain Rodri preparing for 'physical' Argentina battle
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Italy coach Quesada's ban reduced to one Test
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Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly $1 mn
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Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding
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Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots
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DeChambeau's British Open charge hit by two-shot penalty
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Yankees' Judge improving, but not ready for baseball activities
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Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes
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None shall pass: Spain's defence ready to thwart Messi in World Cup final
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Messi eyes second World Cup crown at the scene of his lowest ebb
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China's Kimi K3 rattles US AI industry
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Herbert hopes British Open 62 woke Australian kids in the night
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Herbert takes Open lead, equals Burns' round of 62
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Norris misses winning, resents intrusions in private life
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'Great innings ends': Cricket mourns West Indies great Sobers
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Thousands protest sacking of Ukraine defence minister: AFP
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Fickle winds whip up huge Spanish wildfire
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Ex-president Sall back in Senegal for talks with successor
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US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
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Argentina's Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race
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Strong quake hits southern Mexico, tsunami alert lifted
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British Museum shows Bayeux Tapestry unfurled after 'titanic' efforts
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Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
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Ferrari fined but Hamilton and Leclerc escape grid penalty
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German lawmaker faces criticism for US surrogacy to have a child
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Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: Merino
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Southern Mexico hit by 7.3 quake, triggering tsunami alert
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What's behind the Argentina World Cup team's can-do attitude?
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Germany defender Gosens signs with Schalke
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Pogacar urges rivals to fight for victory
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Nigerian court dismisses suit challenging Shell's divestment
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'Great innings has come to an end' -- cricket legend Sobers dies
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Ex-president Sall arrives back in Senegal for meeting with successor
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No tears as Deschamps prepares for final France match
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Brazil toughens rules on gambling ads as bets explode
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Antonelli fastest for Mercedes in second practice in Belgium
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Swiss rider Schmid cramps up but wins Tour de France stage 13
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US links Taco Bell lettuce to multistate parasite outbreak
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'Overpriced Dubai skyscraper': Slovaks outraged by ministry's $61-mn HQ
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Garry Sobers, towering West Indies cricket all-rounder, dies at 89
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Cubes and lubes: Europe's 'Speedcubers' twist for glory
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France, Germany plan 'roadmap' to tackle China trade imbalances
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NFL boss teases Japan among 10 new nations for regular-season games
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Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices climb on Mideast clashes
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Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final
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Swiss rider Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13
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China landslide kills 8, at least 34 missing: officials
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Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future
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Hong Kong court lowers bar for sedition convictions
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India's Modi to visit Kashmir, first time since special status cut
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold a rally in main city of Indian-administrated Kashmir on Thursday, on his first visit since the disputed region's semi-autonomy was cancelled in 2019.
Chinese FM blasts US 'suppression', defends Russia ties
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out against the United States and praised his country's partnership with Russia on Thursday, in a wide-ranging press conference where he called the war in Gaza a "disgrace for civilisation".
N. Korea's Kim handles gun as he inspects training base
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brandished a gun while inspecting a major operational training base, urging his military to intensify "actual war drills", state media reported Thursday.
Asian markets swing ahead of key US jobs data
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China will be global 'force for peace': foreign minister
China will be a global force for peace and stability, the country's foreign minister Wang Yi said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
After long tussle, Sweden to become NATO member
After two centuries of non-alignment and two years of torturous diplomacy, Sweden on Thursday becomes the 32nd member of NATO, a major step for a country once careful not to anger Russia.
Despite oil riches, Libyans hit by plummeting purchasing power
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Tensions in Israel war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages
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Argentina's 'troll' president: Milei takes aim at rivals online
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Senior US lawmaker to attend Taiwan presidential inauguration
A top US lawmaker said Wednesday he would visit Taiwan for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te, a year after his last trip to the self-governing democracy provoked anger from China.
Biden to give make-or-break speech as Trump rematch looms
US President Joe Biden prepared Wednesday for perhaps the most crucial speech of his political career as the unpopular 81-year-old tries to convince doubters he is fit for a bruising rematch with Donald Trump in November.
'Out, Petro!" Thousands march against Colombian president
Thousands of Colombians protested Wednesday against President Gustavo Petro and the violence that has continued to plague the South American country in spite of his efforts to negotiate peace with armed groups.
Senegal should vote at end of March after weeks of crisis
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US House passes deal on eve of Biden speech to avert partial shutdown
The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a deal on Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown due to start this weekend, moving a long-running row over the federal budget one step closer to resolution.
Bulk carrier hit by missile from Yemen, crew says three dead
A missile fired by Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, with the crew reporting three people dead and at least four wounded, the US military said.
Trump challenges Biden to debate 'anytime, anywhere'
Donald Trump on Wednesday challenged Joe Biden to an election debate after the two men emerged from primary voting as the all-but-certain Republican and Democratic candidates in November's US presidential vote.
US House approves deal to avert partial shutdown on eve of major Biden speech
The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a deal on Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown due to start this weekend, ending one part of a long-running row over the federal budget.
'Barbecue' - The Haiti policeman turned feared gang leader
Haiti's Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier presents himself as a revolutionary, and is seldom pictured without his rifle and spare clips of ammunition.
UN Security Council meets on spiraling Haiti crisis
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday on violence-wracked Haiti, as the United States ramped up pressure on absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry to usher in a political settlement.
Russian rocket hits close to Zelensky, Greek PM
A deadly Russian missile strike Wednesday on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa appeared to land near President Volodymyr Zelensky and the visiting Greek prime minister, who described the "intense" moment of the attack.
'If they kill me it changes nothing': Navalny in unreleased 2020 interview
Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died in prison last month, predicted in previously unpublished testimony in 2020 and released on Wednesday that his death would change "nothing" and other people would stand in his place.
Trump, Biden power towards rematch as Haley drops out
Donald Trump and President Joe Biden finally kicked off their bitter White House rematch Wednesday as the Republican's final rival Nikki Haley threw in the towel after a crushing defeat in the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
US Fed chair Powell says progress against inflation 'not assured'
The US Federal Reserve's progress in bringing down inflation is "not assured," the chairman said Wednesday on the first of two days of hearings in Congress.