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Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo

Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo

A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo was recaptured on Friday, authorities said, after he caused a school closure, a huge nine-day search and a government gaffe over an AI-generated image.

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Japan's Olympic pairs skating champions announce retirement

Japan's Olympic pairs skating champions announce retirement

Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement on Friday, saying they were ending their careers with "no regrets".

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Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia

Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia

Two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum last month during the Asian Cup said Friday the support they had received in Australia gave them hope of being able to "live and compete in safety".

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Aberg grabs one-stroke lead at RBC Heritage, Scheffler five back

Aberg grabs one-stroke lead at RBC Heritage, Scheffler five back

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg fired eight birdies in a crisp eight-under par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the US PGA Tour RBC Heritage, where world number one Scottie Scheffler was five off the pace.

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Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO

Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO

LIV Golf is preparing to make structural changes that "might surprise some people," CEO Scott O'Neil said Thursday, as the embattled breakaway league scrambles to fend off rumors it could soon collapse without Saudi funding.

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France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has seen more than forty cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said Thursday.

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Durant not only Rockets weapon, Lakers star James warns

Durant not only Rockets weapon, Lakers star James warns

Superstar LeBron James warned Thursday that Kevin Durant isn't the only threat the depleted Los Angeles Lakers must be wary of in their NBA playoffs first-round clash with the Houston Rockets.

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IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East

IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East

IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries.

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Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing

Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing

Nearly a week after their Pacific splashdown, the astronauts who crewed the Artemis II mission that flew around the Moon told reporters Thursday they have yet to fully grasp the magnitude of the moment.

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Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn

Victoria Beckham defends parenting amid rift with son Brooklyn

Victoria Beckham said Thursday she and her husband David have always sought to "protect" their children, months after eldest son Brooklyn attacked his famous parents in an explosive social media rant.

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