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Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

Japan urged the United States to enforce discipline among its troops after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of drink driving during a curfew in the wake of another serviceman's arrest on a murder charge, the defence minister said on Monday.

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Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Hosting Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, Slavia Prague are facing the mammoth task of ending a drawn-out winless streak in the competition as an unwelcome record looms.

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'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers

'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers

Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg poured in 37 points as the Golden State Warriors shrugged off the absence of Stephen Curry to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-112 on Sunday.

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Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL

Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL

Minnesota became the last NFL club to tumble from the unbeaten ranks on Sunday while Denver made a game-ending defensive goal-line stand to deny Patrick Mahomes and edge Kansas City in a thriller.

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ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project

ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project

One of the world's rarest bats could be at risk if ExxonMobil forges ahead with a Papua New Guinea gas project, a law firm working with impacted landowners warned Monday.

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South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

South Korea will double spending on AI and semiconductors in 2027 to a record high, the president said Monday, pledging to use the technology to turn the military into a "smart, elite force".

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Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors struggled to recover from last week's tough run fuelled by disappointing earnings from tech titans, while eyes were also turning to the United States ahead of crucial midterm elections.

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On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire

On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire

Tiny pinewood bonfires burned through the night at a mountain cemetery as the largely Christian Philippines remembered its dead, turning the fog-shrouded hilltop into a vast, fragrant altar of light.

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Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Irish bookshops are helping readers in Britain and elsewhere obtain novels by Sally Rooney after her publisher halted UK supplies because of complications arising from the author's support for a pro-Palestinian group.

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Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'

Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'

Point of Law heads into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as short-priced favourite ahead of Trustyourinstinct, among seven chances for master trainer Ciaron Maher to win Australia's "race that stops a nation".

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