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Norris hungrier than ever to defend Formula One world title
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Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry's whirlwind journey
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Conservative Nigerian city sees women drive rickshaw taxis
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T20 World Cup hero Allen says New Zealand confidence high for final
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The silent struggle of an anti-war woman in Russia
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Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq as conflict widens
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China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lags
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Afghans rally against Pakistan and civilian casualties
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South Korea beat Philippines 3-0 to reach women's quarter-finals
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Mercedes' Russell not fazed by being tipped as pre-season favourite
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Australia beat Taiwan in World Baseball Classic opener
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Underdogs Wales could hurt Irish after Scotland display: Popham
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Gilgeous-Alexander rules over Knicks again in Thunder win
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Hamilton reveals sequel in the works to blockbuster 'F1: The Movie'
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Alonso, Stroll fear 'permanent nerve damage' from vibrating Aston Martin
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China boosts military spending with eyes on US, Taiwan
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Seoul leads rebound across Asian stocks, oil extends gains
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Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty
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Bayern and Kane gambling with house money as Gladbach come to town
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Turkey invests in foreign legion to deliver LA Olympics gold
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Galthie's France blessed with unprecedented talent: Saint-Andre
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Voice coach to the stars says Aussie actors nail tricky accents
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Rahm rejection of DP World Tour deal 'a shame' - McIlroy
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Israel keeps up Lebanon strikes as ground forces advance
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China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support
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Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war
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Verstappen says new Red Bull car gave him 'goosebumps'
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Swiss to vote on creating giant 'climate fund'
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Google to open German centre for 'AI development'
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Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
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Sci-fi without AI: Oscar nominated 'Arco' director prefers human touch
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Ex-guerrillas battle low support in Colombia election
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'She's coming back': Djokovic predicts Serena return
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Hamilton vows 'no holding back' in his 20th Formula One season
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Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, hit by blackout
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US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka as war spreads
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After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
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Arteta hits back at Brighton criticism after Arsenal boost title bid
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Carrick says 'defeat hurts' after first loss as Man Utd boss
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Ecuador expels Cuba envoy, rest of mission
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Arsenal stretch lead at top of Premier League as Man City falter
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Title race not over vows Guardiola after Man City held by Forest
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Rosenior hails 'world class' Joao Pedro after hat-trick crushes Villa
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Brazil ratifies EU-Mercosur trade deal
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Real Sociedad edge rivals Athletic to reach Copa del Rey final
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Chelsea boost top four push as Joao Pedro treble routs Villa
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Leverkusen sink Hamburg to keep in touch with top four
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Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement
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Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear
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Man City title bid rocked by Forest draw
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Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councilor
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Modi says India stands 'firmly' with Israel during visit
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks, president strikes hopeful tone
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Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year
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Germany's Merz meets Xi, announces Chinese Airbus order
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Chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit
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Rubio meets Caribbean leaders as US raises pressure on Cuba
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will seek to address Caribbean leaders' concerns about Cuba at a summit on Wednesday, as Washington ramps up pressure on the communist island fresh after removing Venezuela's president.
Iran dismisses missile, nuclear claims after Trump alleges 'sinister ambitions'
Iran on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile programme as "big lies", after President Donald Trump said Tehran was developing missiles that could strike the United States.
Inside the Mexican resort that was the final hideout of 'El Mencho'
The roar of machine guns and drone of helicopters shook the luxurious resort where Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss hid on Sunday, plunging tourists enjoying the picturesque western Mexican town of Tapalpa into panic.
Somaliland pins hopes on critical mineral gold rush
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Sri Lanka arrests ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings
Sri Lanka's criminal investigators arrested the country's former intelligence chief on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners.
Democrats bet on centrism in rebuttal to Trump speech
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Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections.
Division, theater and one golden moment as Trump addresses Congress
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Trump vows 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union
US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections.
Nepali migrant workers influence polls, but can't vote
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Trump to promise 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union
US President Donald Trump was to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address Tuesday, boasting of a "turnaround for the ages" and vowing to confront threats to America as conflict with Iran looms.
The veteran 'insider' shaping Iran's nuclear policy
When US and Iranian negotiators meet on Thursday in Geneva, Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani will be Tehran's key player behind the scenes.
Brazil prosecutor urges politicians' conviction in murder of black councilwoman
A Brazilian prosecutor on Tuesday urged the conviction of two politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime in the city.
15 states sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy
Fifteen Democratic-run US states announced Tuesday they are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its reduction in the number of recommended pediatric vaccines, which they criticize as contrary to science.
Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks
Iran's foreign minister declared Tuesday that a deal to avoid a military clash with the United States was within reach, two days before talks between the foes were due to resume in Geneva.
US abstains in UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
The UN General Assembly voiced support for Ukraine Tuesday on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, with the United States among countries abstaining from the vote.
Lebanon fears Israeli strikes if Iran situation escalates
Lebanon's foreign minister said Tuesday his country fears its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates, after Israel intensified its attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah.
Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union
US President Donald Trump will try to sell voters on the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite suffering a series of stinging blows ahead of crucial midterm elections this year.
US appeals WTO ruling in dispute by China over clean energy subsidies
Washington announced Tuesday that it was appealing a World Trade Organization ruling that faulted it in a dispute brought by China over US green energy subsidies.
Germany's Merz heads to China for talks centred on trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz left Tuesday for his inaugural visit to China, long a huge market for German goods but now a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles.
US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief
The EU's trade chief said Tuesday his US counterparts had told him Washington stands by a key trade deal with the bloc, following an adverse Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump's tariffs.