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King Tut gold mask to leave Cairo museum after nearly 100 years

King Tut gold mask to leave Cairo museum after nearly 100 years

After nearly a century in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, King Tutankhamun's iconic gold mask and remaining treasures are set to move to the new Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids.

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California sues Trump for scrapping state's EV rules

California sues Trump for scrapping state's EV rules

California sued Donald Trump's administration Thursday over his move to scrap the state's tailpipe emission rules and its drive to phase out gas-powered cars.

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Spaun grabs US Open lead with Scheffler set to attack Oakmont

Spaun grabs US Open lead with Scheffler set to attack Oakmont

J.J. Spaun seized command early in Thursday's first round of the US Open, defying Oakmont's fearsome reputation by firing a bogey-free four-under par 66 for a one-stroke lead.

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Sane joins Galatasaray from Bayern on free transfer

Sane joins Galatasaray from Bayern on free transfer

Germany winger Leroy Sane has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, the Turkish champions announced on Thursday.

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Pulisic hits back at ex-USA players over absence criticism

Pulisic hits back at ex-USA players over absence criticism

USA captain Christian Pulisic has hit back at former players who have criticised his decision to miss this month's CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament being held a year out from the World Cup.

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South Africa's Rabada and Ngidi spark Australia collapse in WTC final

South Africa's Rabada and Ngidi spark Australia collapse in WTC final

Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi revived South Africa's hopes of a stunning win in the World Test Championship final as Australia collapsed to 73-7 in their second innings at Lord's on Thursday.

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Stewart sprints to Dauphine fifth stage win, Evenepoel holds lead

Stewart sprints to Dauphine fifth stage win, Evenepoel holds lead

British rider Jake Stewart won a sprint finish to triumph in the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Thursday as Belgian Remco Evenepoel held onto the race lead.

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Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge

Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge

The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the movie producer Thursday, after the jury foreperson refused to return to deliberate the count amid a jury room feud.

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One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India

One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India

A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 on board, with the jet smashing into buildings housing doctors and their families.

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Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans

Heir to an empire, Ferdinand Habsburg seeks new crown at Le Mans

If the Austro-Hungarian Empire still existed, Ferdinand Habsburg would be next in line to sit on the throne, instead he will be sharing a driver's seat this weekend in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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