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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify

Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify

Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.

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Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture

Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture

It's Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture -- Hollywood's most prestigious prize.

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Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis

Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis

Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic semi-finals with a 10-0 romp over South Korea on Friday.

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Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final

Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka roared into her third Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, overpowering 14th-ranked Czech Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4.

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Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg on Friday defended enjoying the arts as a shared live experience, appearing to take aim at Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera.

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Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon

Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg Island and the US Navy would soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial

Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial

Jurors will return to court in Los Angeles Monday to resume deliberations in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of trying to hook young internet users.

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Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship

Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship

Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Players Championship.

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Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey

Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey

When thinking of Australia, one's mind tends to gravitate towards scorching sun and barbecues on the beach, but double Summer Paralympic champion Lauren Parker has set herself the challenge of defying that stereotype by taking on the Winter Games at Milan-Cortina.

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Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans

Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans

Amine Gouiri came off the bench to smash home the only goal on Friday as Marseille consolidated their grip on third in Ligue 1 with a 1-0 home victory over relegation-haunted Auxerre.

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