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China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61

China fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61

The death toll from a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China rose to 26, with 61 more injured, officials said Tuesday.

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China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral

China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral

Trailblazer Ding Junhui called it "our era" as Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory went viral back home in China with tens of millions celebrating the country's latest landmark in the sport.

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Ex-model accuses French scout of grooming her for Epstein

Ex-model accuses French scout of grooming her for Epstein

Former French model Juliette G. says it took her years to make sense of how she ended up in a New York bedroom with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Timberwolves eclipse Spurs as Knicks rout Sixers

Timberwolves eclipse Spurs as Knicks rout Sixers

Anthony Edwards returned from injury to eclipse a record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama as the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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Yoko says oh no to 'John Lemon' beer

Yoko says oh no to 'John Lemon' beer

The old saying about lemons and lemonade has borne fruit for a French craft brewery, which was ordered by Yoko Ono to stop making its "John Lemon" beer -- and has now nearly sold out thanks to the publicity.

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Bayern's Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi

Bayern's Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

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A coaching great? Luis Enrique has PSG on brink of another Champions League final

A coaching great? Luis Enrique has PSG on brink of another Champions League final

Luis Enrique will join a select group of coaching greats if he leads Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League glory again this season, and it is his remarkable management that has the French club tantalisingly close to reaching the final once again.

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Top five moments from the Met Gala

Top five moments from the Met Gala

The Met Gala turned New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art into the world's most glamorous red carpet, with A-list actors, musicians, athletes, artists and designers coming together for charity -- and offering their best looks.

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Brunson leads Knicks in rout of Sixers

Brunson leads Knicks in rout of Sixers

Jalen Brunson produced a dazzling 35-point performance as the New York Knicks pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Monday.

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Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests

Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests

New Zealand great Sophie Devine told AFP she wishes she had experienced Test cricket during her illustrious career and hopes the White Ferns will play the format again soon because it's "the ultimate".

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