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Revolution or mirage? Controversy surrounds new Alzheimer's drugs

Revolution or mirage? Controversy surrounds new Alzheimer's drugs

Two new drugs, the first capable of slowing down the debilitating progression of Alzheimer's disease, have become embroiled in one of the biggest medical controversies in recent years.

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Ashwin's 113 powers India to 376 in Bangladesh Test

Ashwin's 113 powers India to 376 in Bangladesh Test

Ravichandran Ashwin made 113 in a commanding partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to lead India to 376 all out on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh on Friday in Chennai.

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Sally Rooney returns with 30-something questions

Sally Rooney returns with 30-something questions

Irish author Sally Rooney, hailed as the "voice of a generation" after the runaway success of "Normal People", examines modern love in all its glory and friction in her fourth novel "Intermezzo" released next week.

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Wallabies sense 'massive' chance to upset All Blacks

Wallabies sense 'massive' chance to upset All Blacks

Skipper Harry Wilson said Friday that the Wallabies' crushing loss to Argentina this month was in the past and they have a "massive opportunity" to upset the All Blacks this weekend.

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Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin

Viral Korean Olympic shooter scores first acting role as assassin

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, whose skill and nonchalance won the internet at the Paris Olympics, has landed her first acting role -- as an assassin.

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Farrell set for 'challenge' of downing Bordeaux in Top 14

Farrell set for 'challenge' of downing Bordeaux in Top 14

Former England fly-half Owen Farrell will face "one of the hardest challenges in the Top 14" when his Racing 92 side travel to Bordeaux-Begles in round three of the French Top 14 this weekend, according to his coach Stuart Lancaster.

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Springbok Etzebeth diverts attention from looming caps record

Springbok Etzebeth diverts attention from looming caps record

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok in a potential title-deciding Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday.

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Inter on a high ahead of Milan derby as Napoli face Juve test

Inter on a high ahead of Milan derby as Napoli face Juve test

Inter Milan are ready to inflict more pain on their beleaguered local rivals AC Milan on Sunday after the Champions League highlighted the gulf in class currently separating two of Serie A's most storied teams.

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Bank of Japan leaves key interest rate unchanged

Bank of Japan leaves key interest rate unchanged

The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, after a decision to hike them in July pushed the yen sharply higher and fuelled turmoil across world markets.

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Arnold quits after six years in charge of Australia

Arnold quits after six years in charge of Australia

Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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