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Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
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French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77: family to AFP
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China sex toy makers cautiously embrace AI wave
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Paramount's CinemaCon charm offensive gets lukewarm reception
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Game over: Players press EU to ban 'destroying' video titles
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Churches to the rescue of Cuba's legions of poor
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In Trump era, fearful left-leaning Americans turn to guns
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Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on
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Fitzpatrick charges to one-shot lead at RBC Heritage
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Andreeva sinks Swiatek to meet top seed Rybakina in Stuttgart semis
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Carrick won't rule out Rashford return to Man Utd
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Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry to Premier League
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'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay 'insane' $150 for NY stadium train ticket
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Lens leave it late to edge Toulouse and keep pressure on PSG
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Inter swat aside Cagliari to continue Serie A title procession
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'Gouged': World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket
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Thunder stay in the moment as NBA title repeat beckons
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US Catholics unsettled by Trump's feud with pope
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US Supreme Court sides with Chevron in environmental case
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World Cup fans to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket: official
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Gujarat's Gill consigns Kolkata to fifth defeat in IPL
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Top takeaways from CinemaCon: the year's hottest movies
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Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce
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Top-seeded Pistons embrace underdog tag
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Andreeva sinks Swiatek to reach Stuttgart semis
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Genital mutilation: the silent suffering of Colombia's Indigenous girls
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UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game
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Trump tells AFP 'no sticking points' for deal with Iran
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Trump tells AFP Iran deal close, 'no sticking points' left
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Shippers eye Iran Hormuz reopening with wariness
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France, UK to lead 'defensive' force for Hormuz
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Fils takes out Musetti to reach Barcelona Open semis
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Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before 'joy' of Copa final
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Polish stadium cancels Kanye West concert
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Lille's Bentaleb out after 'minor surgery' for infection
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Oil plunges, stocks jump as Iran declares Hormuz open
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Trump signals Iran deal near, hails 'brilliant day for world'
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Zverev fights past Cerundolo to reach Munich semis
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France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission
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Vondrousova in trouble after shutting door on doping officer
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Stranded seafarers endure costly path home from Gulf
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Iran declares Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins
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Pope Leo comes into his own with Trump spat
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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury
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Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown
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Chelsea star Caicedo signs seven-year contract extension
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Villa shocked by Go Ahead Eagles, Rangers beaten on Rohl bow
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Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot
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Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028: club
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NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes
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Marathon world record holder Chepngetich gets three-year doping ban
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Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tennis event from 2028
The ATP announced Thursday the creation of a new Masters 1000 event which will take place annually in Saudi Arabia from as early as 2028.
Injured MotoGP champion Marquez to miss rest of season
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss the rest of the season due to an injured shoulder, his Ducati team announced on Thursday.
Short and Connolly star as Australia beat India to seal ODI series
A composed 74 from Matt Short and a maiden half-century by Cooper Connolly steered Australia to a two-wicket win over India on Thursday, sealing the three-match one-day series with a game to go.
Wembanyama's height sparks debate once again in NBA
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Pogacar, peloton face Alpe d'Huez twice as Tour de France 2026 route unveiled
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Pakistan spin lessons good for South Africa, says Markram
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Eddie Jones plots shock against much-changed Australia in Tokyo
Australia made 13 changes and named Nick Champion de Crespigny captain as they begin a five-Test tour on Saturday in Tokyo against Eddie Jones's Japan, with the former Wallabies coach plotting a shock.
La Liga's Miami match: Why did it fail and what happens next?
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Third T20 between New Zealand and England washed out
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Injured Italian skier Bassino out of home Winter Olympics
Two-time world champion Marta Bassino will miss her home Winter Olympics following surgery on Thursday on a broken leg she suffered during a training fall this week.
Eddie Jones says 'I enjoy beating Australia' ahead of Tokyo reunion
Eddie Jones said facing his native Australia brings out his "extreme competitive spirit" as the Japan coach plots a surprise win over his old team on Saturday in Tokyo.
Rohit stars as India make 264-9 in 2nd ODI against Australia
Rohit Sharma hit a patient 73 as India posted 264-9 in the second one-day international against Australia Thursday, but fellow veteran Virat Kohli was again out for a duck.
Harmer stars as South Africa beat Pakistan to draw series
South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday to draw the series 1-1 with Simon Harmer taking a maiden five-wicket haul.
Indonesia defiant after IOC calls for no events over Israeli gymnast ban
Indonesia vowed Thursday to play an "active role" in global sports after the IOC urged federations not to stage events there following the country's ban on Israeli gymnasts.
South Africa close on win after six-wicket Harmer rocks Pakistan
Off-spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets to help dismiss Pakistan for 138, giving South Africa a 68-run target to win the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday and draw the series.
Champion de Crespigny to captain Australia against Eddie Jones's Japan
Nick Champion de Crespigny was named Australia captain to face Japan in Tokyo on Saturday in just his third Test, with prop Zane Nonggorr earning his first start in a much-changed side.
Chicago Fire, Portland Timbers advance with MLS Cup wild card wins
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Spurs' Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant NBA return
Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in a sensational NBA return on Wednesday, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-92 season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Chicago Fire top Orlando 3-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Hugo Cuypers scored twice as the Chicago Fire kicked off their first MLS Cup playoff appearance since 2017 with a 3-1 wild card match win over Orlando City on Wednesday.