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Williamson wants to hit top gear with T20 World Cup semi-final in sight

Williamson wants to hit top gear with T20 World Cup semi-final in sight

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Thursday he was staying patient and working to hit top gear as the Black Caps look to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final berth against Ireland.

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Make glasses cool with new emojis, urges UK schoolgirl

Make glasses cool with new emojis, urges UK schoolgirl

British schoolgirl Lowri Moore is just 13 but has achieved a lot in her short life, championing children who like her wear glasses.

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Parkland shooter jailed for life, confronted by victims' relatives

Parkland shooter jailed for life, confronted by victims' relatives

The gunman who murdered 17 people in a 2018 high school rampage was formally sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in a Florida court, where he was verbally confronted by furious parents.

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Sakkari into WTA Finals semis as Jabeur on track

Sakkari into WTA Finals semis as Jabeur on track

World number five Maria Sakkari advanced to the last four of the WTA Finals for the second straight year on Wednesday as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur got her campaign back on track with a battling victory.

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Javier outstanding as Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 World Series win

Javier outstanding as Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 World Series win

Christian Javier led Houston pitchers in an unprecedented World Series combined no-hitter Wednesday as the Astros beat Philadelphia 5-0 to level Major League Baseball's championship showcase.

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Final places at stake as England, New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup glory

Final places at stake as England, New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup glory

All-conquering England will be driven by the prospect of more women's Rugby World Cup glory when they face Canada before defending champions New Zealand look to end a losing run against France in the semi-finals on Saturday.

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Italy's far-right PM Meloni meets EU chiefs

Italy's far-right PM Meloni meets EU chiefs

Italy's new far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets European Union chiefs in Brussels Thursday for the first time since her election, with the energy crisis expected to dominate the agenda.

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Kenyan athletics mired in new doping scandal

Kenyan athletics mired in new doping scandal

Kenya's athletics reputation is once again taking a pummelling after the suspension this year of an unusually large number of long distance runners for suspected doping.

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Chilwell's World Cup in severe doubt after injury

Chilwell's World Cup in severe doubt after injury

England are likely to be without Ben Chilwell at the World Cup after the left-back pulled up with a hamstring injury in Chelsea's 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

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Céline Dion stars as herself in rom-com due in 2023

Céline Dion stars as herself in rom-com due in 2023

International music icon Celine Dion announced Wednesday she will star in a romantic comedy called "Love again," which will be released in theaters in 2023 -- and in which she will play herself.

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