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Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure 'worrying' for outlook: Pakistan finance minister

Tiny Fiji village restores dying fishery with coral planting

'Two bad options': Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday

'We've never had this': Bear sightings spook Russia

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game start delayed by rain

'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test

As Champions Cup opens on mournful note, holders Bordeaux-Begles draw

UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy

Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it

Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests

Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout

France makes multibillion-euro gamble on Olympic gold

France is facing a bill of almost nine billion euros for hosting the Paris Olympics but top officials say the financial fallout could be more "psychological" than economic.

Nigerians strive to bring mangrove forests back to life

On a riverbank in the Niger Delta, a group of residents in rubber boots has been working to restore one of Nigeria's most precious and damaged ecosystems -- its mangrove forests.

Hard up UK voters driven to political fringes by cost of living

When James Rossi left Britain's armed forces in 2010 -- the same year the Conservatives came to power -- he had high hopes, including of getting on the property ladder.

Hong Kong museum celebrates life of architect I.M. Pei

More than 30 years after I.M. Pei reshaped Hong Kong's skyline with a jagged tower of steel and glass, the Chinese-American architect is once again the talk of the town as a museum celebrates his life and legacy.

Xi says China planning 'major' reforms ahead of key political meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that the ruling Communist Party was planning and implementing "major" reforms, ahead of a closely watched political conclave that is expected to put economic recovery high on the agenda.

South Korea's skyscraper window cleaner with a fear of heights

For nearly thirty years, Seo Seung-ho has cleaned the windows of some of South Korea's tallest buildings. It's a reliable, well-paying job. There's just one problem: He's scared of heights.

Pakistan's first Olympic markswoman guns for historic medal

Slowing her breath and focusing on a bullseye in her pistol's sights, Kishmala Talat is aiming to become the first woman from Pakistan to win an Olympic medal.

Donnarumma is Italy's man to beat in uncertain Euros title defence

Gianluigi Donnarumma has reprised his role as European Championship hero for Italy as he leads the uncertain holders into their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Switzerland.

Italy face Swiss test after stumbling into Euros last 16

Champions Italy take on Switzerland in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Saturday after making it through the group phase by the skin of their teeth.

India and South Africa ready to end wait for glory in T20 World Cup final

Unbeaten throughout almost a month of cricket across the USA and the Caribbean, India and South Africa will face off at the Kensington Oval on Saturday in the T20 World Cup final both looking to end long waits for glory.

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