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Panama says jungle crossing of US-bound migrants down nearly 40%

Panama says jungle crossing of US-bound migrants down nearly 40%

The number of US-bound migrants passing through the Darien jungle has fallen by 39 percent so far this year, with a total of 294,000 attempting the dangerous journey since January, Panama's president said Thursday.

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Arsenal, Bayern, Man City reach Women's Champions League quarters

Arsenal, Bayern, Man City reach Women's Champions League quarters

Arsenal booked theirs and Bayern Munich's places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Thursday thanks to a late winner against Juventus, while Manchester City also progressed.

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Crisis-hit Cowboys nearing rock-bottom ahead of Commanders clash

Crisis-hit Cowboys nearing rock-bottom ahead of Commanders clash

Long-suffering fans of the Dallas Cowboys could be forgiven for thinking that their season from hell couldn't possibly get any worse.

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Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

World number one Jannik Sinner triumphed in singles and doubles to help Davis Cup holders Italy beat Argentina 2-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals.

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South Korean An grabs lead at LPGA Tour Championship

South Korean An grabs lead at LPGA Tour Championship

South Korea's An Na-rin fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.

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Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister

Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the International Criminal Court as "anti-Semitic" on Thursday afer it issued arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister, vowing it would not deter him from defending Israel.

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Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick

Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick

The top US securities regulator, a skeptic towards cryptocurrency who was appointed by President Joe Biden, announced Thursday he will step down in January when Donald Trump takes office.

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Sinner saves Davis Cup holders Italy against Argentina, forces decider

Sinner saves Davis Cup holders Italy against Argentina, forces decider

World number one Jannik Sinner rescued Davis Cup holders Italy in the quarter-finals on Thursday, tying their quarter-final battle with Argentina at 1-1 and forcing a doubles decider.

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Five tourists dead after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos

Five tourists dead after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos

Five foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from drinking tainted alcohol at a backpacker hotspot in Laos, Western government officials and media said Thursday.

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Palestinians welcome ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials

Palestinians welcome ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials

The Palestinian Authority and militant group Hamas both welcomed the International Criminal Court's arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war.

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