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Emmys postponed until January over Hollywood strikes

Emmys postponed until January over Hollywood strikes

The Emmy Awards have been postponed by almost four months, organizers said Thursday, as crippling strikes by Hollywood's actors and writers drag on with no resolution in sight.

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Real Madrid rocked by injury to goalkeeper Courtois

Real Madrid rocked by injury to goalkeeper Courtois

Real Madrid suffered a huge blow on the eve of the new La Liga season with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training on Thursday.

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Hawaii town 'destroyed' by wildfire, at least 36 dead

Hawaii town 'destroyed' by wildfire, at least 36 dead

At least 36 people have died after a fast-moving wildfire turned a historic Hawaiian town to ashes, officials said Wednesday, as visitors asked to leave the island of Maui found themselves stranded at the airport.

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One giant step: Moon race hots up

One giant step: Moon race hots up

Russia's plan to launch its lunar lander on Friday is the latest in an international push to return to the Moon that includes the world's top powers but also new players.

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West Ham complete signing of Mexico's Alvarez from Ajax

West Ham complete signing of Mexico's Alvarez from Ajax

West Ham have completed the signing of Mexico international Edson Alvarez from Dutch giants Ajax for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

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Dupont and Ntamack back as France at full strength for Scotland rematch

Dupont and Ntamack back as France at full strength for Scotland rematch

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will return to the France team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Scotland in Saint-Etienne after being rested for last week's defeat at Murrayfield.

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Farrell leads experienced England in Wales World Cup warm-up

Farrell leads experienced England in Wales World Cup warm-up

England recalled several senior players, including Billy Vunipola, to a side once again captained by regular skipper Owen Farrell for their return Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Indonesia capital hit by major pollution spikes: monitor

Indonesia capital hit by major pollution spikes: monitor

Indonesian capital Jakarta has been the world's most polluted city on four days this week, according to air quality monitor IQAir, as authorities fail to grapple with a spike in toxic smog.

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Diani firing for France ahead of Australia World Cup showdown

Diani firing for France ahead of Australia World Cup showdown

Kadidiatou Diani might have feared she was going to miss the Women's World Cup when she suffered a fractured collarbone towards the end of last season, but the 28-year-old returned to fitness in time and has played a key role on France's run to the quarter-finals.

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Nervous investors trade cautiously before US inflation report

Nervous investors trade cautiously before US inflation report

Stock markets and the dollar wavered Thursday before much-anticipated US inflation data, which comes against a backdrop of renewed concerns that the Federal Reserve could announce another interest rate hike before the end of the year.

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