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Inter and Milan in early Scudetto clash as Napoli attempt to bounce back

Inter and Milan in early Scudetto clash as Napoli attempt to bounce back

Milan takes centre stage on Sunday night as the city's two football giants face off at the San Siro with top spot in Serie A up for grabs, while troubled Napoli try to reset after the international break.

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How England revived their rugby fortunes

How England revived their rugby fortunes

England suffered seven defeats in 12 Tests in 2024, including a painful run of five losses in a row, but Steve Borthwick's men have turned things around in spectacular style.

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A big deal: Robert Therrien's huge sculptures on show in LA

A big deal: Robert Therrien's huge sculptures on show in LA

Towering stacks of oversized saucers and furniture fit for giants are some of the treasures on display in Los Angeles at a new exhibition of the work of Robert Therrien.

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In U-turn, US rights report to track gender changes, DEI

In U-turn, US rights report to track gender changes, DEI

In a sharp change, the United States said Thursday that its signature human rights report would start tracking countries that support gender changes for children and diversity and equity programs.

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Iranian director Jafar Panahi ramps up French Oscars campaign

Iranian director Jafar Panahi ramps up French Oscars campaign

After years of being banned from leaving Iran, filmmaker Jafar Panahi is enjoying his tour of the United States -- visiting Los Angeles, New York and Telluride -- as he promotes his Oscar-hopeful "It Was Just an Accident."

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Cuba battles virus outbreak despite shortages of food, medicine

Cuba battles virus outbreak despite shortages of food, medicine

Cuba has been gripped by an outbreak of the viral disease chikungunya, as it battles shortages of clean water, food, fuel and medicine, during its worst economic crisis in decades.

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30-plus nations oppose COP30 draft over fossil fuel omission: Colombia

30-plus nations oppose COP30 draft over fossil fuel omission: Colombia

More than 30 countries have co-signed a letter opposing Brazil's draft proposal at the UN climate conference because it fails to include a roadmap phasing out fossil fuels, the Colombian delegation told AFP on Thursday.

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England win toss, bat in first Ashes Test

England win toss, bat in first Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the first Ashes Test under blue skies in Perth on Friday.

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Teen saving India's ponds says everyone can be a leader

Teen saving India's ponds says everyone can be a leader

Dev Karan recalls the first time he saw a purple pond, "filled with dyes and chemicals, and choked with plastic".

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Frida Kahlo painting auctions for $54.6 mn, record for woman artist

Frida Kahlo painting auctions for $54.6 mn, record for woman artist

A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on Thursday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby's said.

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