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Chinese EVs geared up to dominate world's biggest auto show

Chinese EVs geared up to dominate world's biggest auto show

The world's biggest car show opens Friday in Beijing, with hundreds of thousands of auto fans expected to descend on the Chinese capital to size up the latest sleek, teched-out models on the market.

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No.2 Korda fires 65 to grab LPGA Chevron lead

No.2 Korda fires 65 to grab LPGA Chevron lead

Second-ranked Nelly Korda fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Chevron Championship, the year's first major women's event.

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Raiders take quarterback Mendoza with No. 1 NFL draft pick

Raiders take quarterback Mendoza with No. 1 NFL draft pick

The Las Vegas Raiders took quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one pick in the NFL draft on Thursday, hoping the Heisman Trophy winner can help revive a franchise that has missed the playoffs for the past four seasons.

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Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed

Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed

Lebanon's leaders accused Israel on Thursday of committing a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, with the Israeli army saying it was reviewing the incident.

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Lakers' Reaves could return for game three against Rockets

Lakers' Reaves could return for game three against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers, up 2-0 on the Phoenix Suns in their first-round NBA playoff series, could have Austin Reaves back from injury in game three.

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US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.

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Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Shock images of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona lying dead in bed, his stomach grotesquely swollen, rocked the negligence trial of his medical team on Thursday.

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Last-gasp Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final

Last-gasp Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final

Tiago Tomas' stunning 119th-minute back-heel sent Stuttgart to a German Cup final meeting with Bayern Munich after a 2-1 extra-time home win over Freiburg on Thursday.

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Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face "serious rights violations" due to the US government's immigration policies.

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Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker

Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip maker

Shares in Intel soared on Thursday after it smashed quarterly earnings expectations in what could be a sign that the US chip maker is on a path to recovery.

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