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Trump arrested in Georgia racketeering case

Trump arrested in Georgia racketeering case

Former US president Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail on Thursday on racketeering and conspiracy charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election results in the southern state.

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Messi and Miami start playoff push at Red Bulls

Messi and Miami start playoff push at Red Bulls

After the high-octane excitement of their successful Leagues Cup campaign and the thrill of their comeback victory in the US Open Cup semi-final, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi get down to the main job at hand on Saturday.

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At meeting in Canada, global fund launched to protect nature

At meeting in Canada, global fund launched to protect nature

A new global biodiversity fund aimed at ramping up critical nature restoration and renewal -- objectives set out at a UN summit last year -- was ratified Thursday by the international community.

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Morikawa fires 61 to share lead at PGA Tour finale

Morikawa fires 61 to share lead at PGA Tour finale

Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa fired a nine-under par 61 to seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship while top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and injured Rory McIlroy struggled.

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'Let's go for it' - Alcaraz eyes US Open repeat

'Let's go for it' - Alcaraz eyes US Open repeat

World number one Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he won't get ahead of himself as he seeks to defend his title at the US Open, where "all the matches are tough."

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Meta's Twitter rival Threads launches web version

Meta's Twitter rival Threads launches web version

Threads, Meta's challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch.

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Long-injured MLB ace Strasburg set to retire: reports

Long-injured MLB ace Strasburg set to retire: reports

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series Most Valuable Player for helping the Nats win the Major League Baseball title, plans to retire, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

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US Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists

US Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists

US environmental groups and experts expressed anger Thursday at positions on climate change expressed by Republican presidential hopefuls during their first televised debate the day before.

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Canada probes allegations Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel used Uyghur forced labor

Canada probes allegations Walmart, Hugo Boss, Diesel used Uyghur forced labor

Canada's corporate watchdog on Thursday launched investigations of Walmart, Hugo Boss and jeans maker Diesel over allegations they used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority.

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Bol makes up for relay calamity with world 400m hurdles gold

Bol makes up for relay calamity with world 400m hurdles gold

Femke Bol made up for the disappointment of falling with the line at her mercy in the mixed 4x400m relay by claiming victory in the women's 400m hurdles on Thursday.

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