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Dress for success: Mexican president's ideological attire

Dress for success: Mexican president's ideological attire

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.

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'Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn

'Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn

Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.

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The Crans-Montana fire: a Swiss tragedy that raises questions

The Crans-Montana fire: a Swiss tragedy that raises questions

The deadly fire that ripped through a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana raises numerous questions.

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Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revellers rang in the New Year.

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Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'

Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'

Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career.

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Frank accepts 'boring' jibes from Spurs fans after Brentford stalemate

Frank accepts 'boring' jibes from Spurs fans after Brentford stalemate

Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford on Thursday.

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Guardiola vexed by Man City's sloppy finishing in Sunderland draw

Guardiola vexed by Man City's sloppy finishing in Sunderland draw

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City paid the price for their sloppy finishing in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland that dealt a major blow to their title hopes on Thursday.

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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.

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Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports

Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports

Victor Wembanyama will miss San Antonio's NBA game on Friday at Indiana after suffering a hyper-extended left knee in a Spurs victory over New York, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro heads back to prison after medical treatment

Brazil's Bolsonaro heads back to prison after medical treatment

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital Thursday to return to prison and resume serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup.

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