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Heat scorch Warriors on Butler's return

Heat scorch Warriors on Butler's return

The Miami Heat thrashed the Golden State Warriors 112-86 on Tuesday, handing Jimmy Butler a stinging loss in his first game against his old club since his acrimonious exit.

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NBA to review European league proposal

NBA to review European league proposal

The NBA is to review a proposal to create a European basketball league, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday, after a report detailed a new competition that could feature up to 10 teams.

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Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup

Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup

Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year's tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying.

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ECB's digital euro sparks flurry of online misinformation

ECB's digital euro sparks flurry of online misinformation

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde's recent remarks on a "digital euro" prompted a fresh wave of misinformation online, highlighting an uphill battle ahead to convince the public of the project's merits.

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ECB pushes back against calls for looser bank rules

ECB pushes back against calls for looser bank rules

The European Central Bank has pushed back against calls to loosen rules for eurozone banks despite fears they could fall behind US rivals if President Donald Trump implements major deregulation.

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Kluivert says best to come as Indonesia fire life into World Cup hopes

Kluivert says best to come as Indonesia fire life into World Cup hopes

Patrick Kluivert said it was "just the beginning" after his Indonesia side beat Bahrain 1-0 in front of nearly 70,000 in Jakarta to breathe new life into their World Cup qualifying hopes.

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Sabalenka and Paolini into Miami semi-finals

Sabalenka and Paolini into Miami semi-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled back in the second set to blast her way into the semi-finals of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 7-5 win over China's Zheng Qinwen on Tuesday.

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Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs

Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs

Nathalie Mago's work day begins after she's tucked her three daughters into bed and flicked off the lights in their house north of the Philippine capital Manila.

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Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party

Argentina rout Brazil to cap World Cup qualification party

Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.

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Bangladesh monastery a beacon of harmony after unrest

Bangladesh monastery a beacon of harmony after unrest

A Buddhist monastery in Bangladesh has found renown for opening its doors to the needy during Ramadan -- a beacon of interfaith harmony in a time of religious tension.

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