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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.

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Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports

Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports

Victor Wembanyama will miss San Antonio's NBA game on Friday at Indiana after suffering a hyper-extended left knee in a Spurs victory over New York, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro heads back to prison after medical treatment

Brazil's Bolsonaro heads back to prison after medical treatment

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital Thursday to return to prison and resume serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup.

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Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds

Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds

Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.

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Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate

Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a major setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Thursday.

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Australia's Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket

Australia's Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket

Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, drawing the curtain on an illustrious 15-year career.

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Niners seek win for home-field playoff edge into Super Bowl

Niners seek win for home-field playoff edge into Super Bowl

San Francisco will try to secure a home-field playoff edge into the Super Bowl as two top seeds and two playoff berths will be decided on the final weekend of the NFL campaign.

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Slot frustrated by blunt Liverpool in Leeds stalemate

Slot frustrated by blunt Liverpool in Leeds stalemate

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's dominance of possession counts for little without "special moments" of individual brilliance after a toothless display in drawing 0-0 at home to Leeds.

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Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds

Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds

Liverpool lacked the firepower to break down a much-changed Leeds in a 0-0 draw at Anfield that wasted a chance to solidify their place in the Premier League top four.

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Dozens killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

Dozens killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party

Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday.

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