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In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions

In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions

Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater's edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to predict eruptions.

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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test

Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test

Julian Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through yet another gruelling World Cup test to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals following extra-time on Saturday.

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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff

McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff

Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff.

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Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers

Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers

Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job.

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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins

England and Argentina set up a blockbuster World Cup semi-final showdown on Saturday after battling past Norway and Switzerland to book their passage to the last four.

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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final against bitter rivals England.

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Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

Bangladesh's new government won power promising to end political violence, but six months after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, the killings continue.

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West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

Businesses in Afghanistan's western city of Herat have suffered from a downturn in female customers opting to stay home following a recent crackdown by morality police on women's attire, according to shopkeepers, drivers and residents.

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'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit

'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit

Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.

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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals

Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised "world-class" Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.

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