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Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote

Canada awaits result in Alberta independence vote

US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies

US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies

Niners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL

Niners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL

Middle East fuel crunch drives solar push in tiny Fiji

Middle East fuel crunch drives solar push in tiny Fiji

Indian rappers use music to sound climate alarm

Indian rappers use music to sound climate alarm

Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to level WNBA finals

Reese scores 30 as Dream stun Valkyries to level WNBA finals

Japan probe on its way to Mars moon

Japan probe on its way to Mars moon

Lula or Bolsonaro's son? Brazil makes a final choice

Lula or Bolsonaro's son? Brazil makes a final choice

Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter

Ukraine races to secure energy supplies ahead of winter

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity

Vote count begins in Alberta secession referedum, testing Canada unity

Adams facing long injury layoff as Rams' problems deepen

Adams facing long injury layoff as Rams' problems deepen

US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case

US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case

Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission

Japan successfully launches probe in historic Mars moon mission
Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore hit by record rain

Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore hit by record rain

Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore was deluged with record-breaking rainfall on Thursday, the national weather agency said, with hospitals flooded, power interrupted and streets in the metropolis submerged.

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Alcaraz into Olympic semis with performance fit for a queen

Alcaraz into Olympic semis with performance fit for a queen

World number three Carlos Alcaraz edged closer to an Olympic Games showdown against Novak Djokovic on Thursday with a storming display which brought the queen of Spain to her feet.

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Edinburgh Fringe play reimagines JK Rowling trans row

Edinburgh Fringe play reimagines JK Rowling trans row

A new play criticising Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Thursday.

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Biles, USA gymnasts inspiring Scheffler at Olympics

Biles, USA gymnasts inspiring Scheffler at Olympics

Scottie Scheffler said watching Simone Biles and her USA teammates win gymnastics gold earlier this week was inspiring ahead of his Olympics debut.

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Coe confident of cross-country inclusion in Winter Olympics

Coe confident of cross-country inclusion in Winter Olympics

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe expressed his confidence Thursday that cross-country running would soon be included in the Winter Olympics programme.

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Wall Street stocks rise on Meta results, US rate cut hopes

Wall Street stocks rise on Meta results, US rate cut hopes

Wall Street's main indices rose Thursday as investors welcomed strong earnings by tech titan Meta and basked in economic data that favours a September cut in US interest rates.

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French cabbies seek payout for lost Olympics revenue

French cabbies seek payout for lost Olympics revenue

French taxi drivers on Thursday demanded government compensation for lost revenue during the Olympic Games as traffic disruptions and fewer regular clients weigh on demand.

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LIV star Niemann says Olympic qualifying rules unfair

LIV star Niemann says Olympic qualifying rules unfair

Chile's Joaquin Niemann hit out at the qualifying criteria for the men's Olympic golf event after a strong first round on Thursday, saying it was unfair on him and other LIV players.

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Coe hails 'universality' showcased in Netflix sprinting series

Coe hails 'universality' showcased in Netflix sprinting series

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Thursday hailed the impact that Netflix docu-series "Sprint" has had, saying it showcased the "universality" of track and field.

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Maersk ups profit target by $2bn on Red Sea shipping woes

Maersk ups profit target by $2bn on Red Sea shipping woes

Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday it expects its underlying profit in 2024 to be $2 billion higher than its previous forecast as freight rates have increased amid the crisis in the Red Sea.

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Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Djokovic, Alcaraz eye semis Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Djokovic, Alcaraz eye semis
Australian bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother Australian bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother
Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds as Italian PM hits out Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds as Italian PM hits out
Narvaez leaves Ineos to join Pogacar's UAE team Narvaez leaves Ineos to join Pogacar's UAE team
30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China 30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China
El Ghazi signs for Cardiff after Mainz row over Israel-Hamas posts El Ghazi signs for Cardiff after Mainz row over Israel-Hamas posts
Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final
Gamers soak up the nostalgia as 'World of Warcraft' returns to China Gamers soak up the nostalgia as 'World of Warcraft' returns to China
India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to 'chill': Rohit India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to 'chill': Rohit
Imperious Yang dedicates women's walk Olympic gold to late father Imperious Yang dedicates women's walk Olympic gold to late father
Bank of England cuts rate for first time since pandemic Bank of England cuts rate for first time since pandemic
After four hours sleep, Marchand starts bid for fourth gold After four hours sleep, Marchand starts bid for fourth gold
Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds
Net zero goal critical to Earth's stability: study Net zero goal critical to Earth's stability: study
Biles eyes Olympic gymnastics glory as Marchand cruises in the pool Biles eyes Olympic gymnastics glory as Marchand cruises in the pool
China says July was its hottest month since records began China says July was its hottest month since records began
It's a family affair as Pintado walks to first Olympic athletics gold It's a family affair as Pintado walks to first Olympic athletics gold
BP to develop new oil and gas fields in Iraq BP to develop new oil and gas fields in Iraq
Australian swim coach claims Pan 100m record 'not humanly possible' Australian swim coach claims Pan 100m record 'not humanly possible'
Hashimoto eyes Los Angeles after surrendering Olympic all-around crown Hashimoto eyes Los Angeles after surrendering Olympic all-around crown
Dortmund sign Germany midfielder Gross from Brighton Dortmund sign Germany midfielder Gross from Brighton
Troubles in three UK cities forces Starmer to act tough Troubles in three UK cities forces Starmer to act tough