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All Black Savea eager to test himself with Japan move

All Black Savea eager to test himself with Japan move

Newly crowned World Rugby player of the year Ardie Savea said Friday that he wanted to "try something new" and test himself after moving to Japan's big-spending league.

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Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inaugurated

Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inaugurated

The world's biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor in operation was inaugurated in Japan on Friday, a technology in its infancy but billed by some as the answer to humanity's future energy needs.

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UK's HS2: trying to bridge the gap between cost and ambition

UK's HS2: trying to bridge the gap between cost and ambition

The unfinished Colne Valley Viaduct traces a gentle curve over several lakes northwest of London, a picturesque symbol that belies the ugly debate over the ambitious but expensive HS2 train line.

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Ex-United star Fellaini bids emotional farewell to Chinese football

Ex-United star Fellaini bids emotional farewell to Chinese football

Former Manchester United star Marouane Fellaini called his five years at Shandong Taishan "among the best of my life" as he bid an emotional farewell to China.

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Cowboys rally late for 41-35 NFL win over Seahawks

Cowboys rally late for 41-35 NFL win over Seahawks

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott hit tight end Jake Ferguson with a 12-yard touchdown pass with 4:36 to play as the Cowboys rallied from an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Seattle Seahawks 41-35 on Thursday.

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Thunder rally to beat Lakers, Bulls stun Bucks in overtime

Thunder rally to beat Lakers, Bulls stun Bucks in overtime

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-110 NBA victory over LeBron James and the weary Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

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US judge halts pending TikTok ban in Montana

US judge halts pending TikTok ban in Montana

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a ban on TikTok set to come into effect next year in Montana, saying the popular video sharing app was likely to win its pending legal challenge.

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Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

Rugby Australia said Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions.

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Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight as world leaders attend COP28

Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight as world leaders attend COP28

World leaders take centre stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.

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Hamas open to truce extension as expiry nears

Hamas open to truce extension as expiry nears

A truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final hours on Friday as more hostages were freed from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

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