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US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial

US, Iran trade new strikes ahead of Khamenei burial

The United States and Iran traded new strikes on Thursday that killed several people in the Islamic republic as Iranian authorities prepared for the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

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'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75

'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" has died aged 75 in hospital in Portugal, her family announced Thursday.

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Thousands attend funeral for Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran

Thousands attend funeral for Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran

Thousands of fans attended a Kabul funeral Thursday for Afghan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who helped shape the country's early rise in international cricket.

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Myanmar names Norwegian Andersen as head of national team

Myanmar names Norwegian Andersen as head of national team

Myanmar has appointed former North Korea coach Jorn Andersen to lead its men's national football team, the country's football federation said on Thursday.

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Russell back as Scotland tackle world champions South Africa

Russell back as Scotland tackle world champions South Africa

Star fly-half Finn Russell returns to the Scotland team for a Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39

Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39

The death toll from devastating floods in southern China's Guangxi region rose to 39 on Thursday, with nine people still missing, state media reported, as residents went about cleaning up.

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Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'

Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'

When reigning champion Tadej Pogacar took the race leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Monday when he blitzed to victory in the third stage, it looked as though he would keep it all the way to Paris.

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Italy recall Allan, Lynagh for All Blacks Nations Championship Test

Italy recall Allan, Lynagh for All Blacks Nations Championship Test

Italy recalled fullback Tommaso Allan and wing Louis Lynagh on Thursday for their Nations Championship match against New Zealand, two of three changes to the side that started the opening defeat to Japan.

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Rookie fly-half Meredith thrown in for Wallabies debut against France

Rookie fly-half Meredith thrown in for Wallabies debut against France

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was "apprehensive" Thursday after naming rookie Declan Meredith as his starting fly-half against France with Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson both ruled out with injuries.

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Playmaker Jalibert moves to fullback as France swing axe for Australia clash

Playmaker Jalibert moves to fullback as France swing axe for Australia clash

France coach Fabien Galthie made seven changes to his starting side Thursday for their Nations Championship clash with Australia and a key positional switch with star playmaker Matthieu Jalibert moved to fullback.

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