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Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail

Leading climate activist released from Vietnam jail

Prominent climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong has been released early from jail, her husband told AFP on Saturday, hours ahead of a visit by Vietnam's top leader to the United States.

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Ethiopians struggle with bitter pill of currency reform

Ethiopians struggle with bitter pill of currency reform

In a small fashion store in Ethiopia's capital, Medanit Woldegebriel's dresses have almost doubled in price in the past two months, sending customers fleeing.

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Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

Sri Lanka votes in first poll since economic collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began voting for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.

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Feminist author warns of abortion disaster if Trump wins US election

Feminist author warns of abortion disaster if Trump wins US election

For feminist writer Jessica Valenti, what began as a personal effort to track the torrent of bans and horror stories after the US Supreme Court overturned long-standing abortion rights in 2022 has evolved into a bigger mission.

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US city of Flint still reeling from water crisis, 10 years on

US city of Flint still reeling from water crisis, 10 years on

Turning her faucet on one day in 2014, Chanel McGee watched in disgust as a brownish trickle poured out.

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Arsenal's mean defence faces acid test to shut out Man City again

Arsenal's mean defence faces acid test to shut out Man City again

Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions face the ultimate test on Sunday when a relentless Erling Haaland aims to fire Manchester City five points clear of the Gunners at the top of the table.

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Late surge lifts Thailand's Jeeno to LPGA Queen City lead

Late surge lifts Thailand's Jeeno to LPGA Queen City lead

Atthaya "Jeeno" Thitikul birdied three of her last four holes on Friday to take a one-shot lead over another former world number one, Lydia Ko, at the US LPGA Queen City Championship in Ohio.

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DeChambeau says PGA's Ryder Cup decision 'just the start'

DeChambeau says PGA's Ryder Cup decision 'just the start'

Reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said Friday a decision to allow LIV Golf players into the US Ryder Cup team and PGA Championship will spark a return to more events by talent from the upstart series.

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Alcaraz defeated on Laver Cup debut

Alcaraz defeated on Laver Cup debut

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton of Team World.

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Postecoglou embraces 'struggle' to make Spurs a success

Postecoglou embraces 'struggle' to make Spurs a success

Ange Postecoglou believes it will take time to leave a successful mark on Tottenham but is confident he can turn around a difficult start to the season.

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