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Former Fukushima worker devotes life to abandoned pets

Former Fukushima worker devotes life to abandoned pets

Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption.

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Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets

Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equalled Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a pulsating clash of the Western Conference titans.

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AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar

AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar

Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award.

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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism

Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism

A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside community.

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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City

No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City

Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when Manchester City visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

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Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US

Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US

The National Assembly of Venezuela on Monday moved forward with mining reforms pushed by the United States, which is anxious to secure access to the country's critical minerals.

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Siniakova ends Andreeva Indian Wells defense in third round

Siniakova ends Andreeva Indian Wells defense in third round

Unseeded Katerina Siniakova ended a frustrated Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense on Monday, rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over the eighth-ranked Russian.

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Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins

Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is set to return for a 14th season after reaching agreement with the club on a new one-year deal ahead of the NFL's free agency window, US media reported on Monday.

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Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'

Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'

President Donald Trump said Monday that US military operations in Iran would be ending soon, reassuring markets that have been thrust into chaos by a war that is still reverberating across the Middle East.

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Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells last 16

Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells last 16

Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017.

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