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Peru fumigation effort aims to curb dengue outbreak

Peru fumigation effort aims to curb dengue outbreak

Health personnel in protective suits are going door to door in Peru, fumigating homes to eradicate mosquitos spreading the dengue-causing virus that has already killed 79 people in the country this year.

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West Ham, FC Basel take control of Europa Conference League semis

West Ham, FC Basel take control of Europa Conference League semis

West Ham moved a step closer to a first European final for 47 years as Michail Antonio sealed a 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Conference League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

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Gatti snatches Juve late draw against Sevilla in Europa League semi

Gatti snatches Juve late draw against Sevilla in Europa League semi

Federico Gatti headed home in the 97th minute to earn Juventus a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in their Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

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Roma edge Leverkusen in Europa League semi-final first leg

Roma edge Leverkusen in Europa League semi-final first leg

Edoardo Bove fired Roma to a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in a tight first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

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YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail

YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail

A YouTuber pilot who bailed out midair and deliberately sent his plane crashing into the ground could be jailed up to 20 years after agreeing to plead guilty to obstructing a US investigation, authorities said Thursday.

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US moves to curb power plant emissions

US moves to curb power plant emissions

President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced sweeping plans to curb planet-warming emissions from the nation's power stations, as part of the United States' efforts to combat the climate crisis.

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Djokovic 'feels good' after injury as Sabalenka crashes in Rome

Djokovic 'feels good' after injury as Sabalenka crashes in Rome

Novak Djokovic said Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat at the Italian Open, but reassured fans that he "feels good" after his recent elbow injury.

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How to cover Trump? CNN on defensive as media wring hands -- again

How to cover Trump? CNN on defensive as media wring hands -- again

Donald Trump's airing of falsehoods and insults in a prime-time CNN appearance triggered a deluge of criticism of the network, as media organizations once again grapple with how to cover the rule-breaking Republican seeking to win back the White House.

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MLS player Alves suspended as part of Brazil gambling probe

MLS player Alves suspended as part of Brazil gambling probe

Colorado Rapids' Brazilian winger Max Alves has been suspended and placed on paid administrative leave while he faces an investigation into unlawful sports gambling, part of a wider probe that has rocked Brazilian football.

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Go Warriors! Go Lakers! VP Harris, husband split over NBA series

Go Warriors! Go Lakers! VP Harris, husband split over NBA series

It's a White House divided -- not over politics but the NBA playoffs as Vice President Kamala Harris cheers on the Golden State Warriors and her husband Doug Emhoff backs the Los Angeles Lakers.

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