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Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out

Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out

Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts managed a slender lead of 30 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.

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EU bows to pressure on loosening AI, privacy rules

EU bows to pressure on loosening AI, privacy rules

The European Union is set next week to kickstart a rollback of landmark rules on artificial intelligence and data protection that face powerful pushback on both sides of the Atlantic.

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India close in on lead despite South African strikes

India close in on lead despite South African strikes

Opener KL Rahul departed after a gritty 39 but helped India close in on a crucial first innings lead in the opening Test against South Africa on Saturday.

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Curry's 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs

Curry's 49 points propel Warriors in 109-108 win over Spurs

Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 49 points, including the game-winning free-throws in the waning seconds, as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-108 in NBA Cup action on Friday.

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NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test

NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied on Saturday taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had failed a drug test on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley.

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Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test

Australia setback as Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test

Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

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Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test

Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Ashes Test

Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

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Japan's Tomono leads after men's short program at Skate America

Japan's Tomono leads after men's short program at Skate America

Japan's Kazuki Tomono topped the men's short program at Skate America on Friday with a polished performance that included a pair of quadruple jumps and earned 95.77 points.

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Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy

Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as US judge says to approve bankruptcy

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, blamed for helping to fuel a deadly opioid crisis, said Friday that a US bankruptcy judge will sign off on a deal to settle thousands of lawsuits against the company, which will cease to exist.

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Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires

Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires

When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance.

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