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Corruption probe targets Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro

Antonelli on top ahead of Ferraris in Madrid practice

New No.1 Rybakina out to thwart Sabalenka US Open three-peat bid

Dance Fitness Tempe Announces Expansion of Accessible Digital Movement Programs

US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

Argentina's Dirty War rears its head in Venice film

Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol

'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice

De Zerbi coy over unsettled Richarlison's Spurs future

UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying

Brazil president candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe

Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia -- and US leaders

England dismiss Pakistan's Masood to close on victory in 3rd Test

Removing Colombian druglord's hippos to cost $3.5 mn

Colombia said Wednesday it was making progress on the transfer of 70 hippos to overseas sanctuaries, but mitigating the havoc caused by this unusual legacy of deceased druglord Pablo Escobar carries a hefty price tag: $3.5 million.

Toys and tales helping Ukraine kids process war trauma

In the cellar of a Kyiv kindergarten decorated with bunting and wall paintings of doughnuts and cats, dozens of children are taking shelter during an air raid.

Rules changes make Super Rugby faster, higher-scoring

Super Rugby Pacific has become more fluid and high-scoring this season, with time spent on stoppages drastically reduced by a slew of rule changes, data from the opening four rounds showed Thursday.

Charles III to address German parliament on first state visit

Britain's Charles III will address the German parliament on Thursday, becoming the first monarch to do so, on the occasion of his inaugural state visit as king.

'Dumbphone' fans disconnect in face of smartphone dominance

Shunning his smartphone for a "dumb" one changed the way Jose Briones engages with the world -- and he likes it that way.

Take your eyes off your mobile phone, says inventor, 50 years on

The problem with mobile phones is that people look at them too much. At least, that's according to the man who invented them 50 years ago.

Pope Francis spends night in hospital after breathing issues

Pope Francis spent the night in hospital in Rome, where the 86-year-old will continue receiving treatment on Thursday for what the Vatican has said is a respiratory infection.

Mexico investigating migrant fire deaths as suspected homicide

Mexican prosecutors announced a homicide investigation Wednesday into the recent deaths of 39 migrants in a detention center fire, accusing the people in charge of doing nothing to evacuate them.

Silver hopeful of new NBA-union deal ahead of Friday deadline

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he is hopeful of reaching a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union by a Friday deadline after progress in ongoing talks.

Mercedes sees 'promising' signs ahead of Australia F1

A cautiously optimistic Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the team has made "promising" progress since the first two Grand Prix of the season, with another solid points haul on his wish list for Melbourne this weekend.

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