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Prisoners' lives 'at risk' as fire erupts at notorious Tehran jail

Prisoners' lives 'at risk' as fire erupts at notorious Tehran jail

The lives of prisoners are at grave risk in Evin prison in Tehran, rights groups warned Sunday, after a fire erupted at the notorious jail as the protest movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death entered a fifth week.

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Changing climate claims railways, houses and beaches in California

Changing climate claims railways, houses and beaches in California

Steve Lang can see catastrophic erosion worsened by climate change happening in real time along one of the world's most scenic railroad lines, where the sea is swallowing homes, tracks and California's beautiful beaches.

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In conservative Florida, LGBT community fights to make its voice heard

In conservative Florida, LGBT community fights to make its voice heard

A Beyonce hit thumped in the background as Pride parade participants marched on Saturday through the streets of Orlando, transforming the Florida city into a rainbow island in a US state more and more associated with the conservative politics of its governor.

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Wilder knocks out Helenius in triumphant heavyweight return

Wilder knocks out Helenius in triumphant heavyweight return

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder made a spectacular triumphant return after a year-long layoff, knocking out Finland's Robert Helenius in the first round on Saturday.

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Woodman at the double as New Zealand hammer Wales in Rugby World Cup

Woodman at the double as New Zealand hammer Wales in Rugby World Cup

Hosts New Zealand unleashed a high-octane attacking style to beat Wales 56-12 in a one-sided women's Rugby World Cup match in Auckland on Sunday.

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Haney pummels Kambosos to retain undisputed lightweight title

Haney pummels Kambosos to retain undisputed lightweight title

American Devin Haney kept his unbeaten record intact Sunday by battering Australian George Kambosos in a rematch to remain undisputed lightweight world champion.

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Hounded at home, China's video game firms welcomed in Europe

Hounded at home, China's video game firms welcomed in Europe

China is investing billions in Europe's video game industry, but analysts have warned that there could be trouble along the road unless regulators start to take stricter notice.

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Paris police ready for living costs protest as fuel strike drags on

Paris police ready for living costs protest as fuel strike drags on

Nearly three weeks into a strike that has forced filling stations across France to close, police in Paris were preparing for protests Sunday against soaring living costs.

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Rins wins Australian MotoGP as Quartararo crashes out

Rins wins Australian MotoGP as Quartararo crashes out

Spain's Alex Rins stormed to a pulsating win at the Australian MotoGP Sunday with world championship leader Fabio Quartararo crashing out to put a huge dent in his title hopes.

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Fire, clashes at Iran's Evin prison amid Mahsa Amini protests

Fire, clashes at Iran's Evin prison amid Mahsa Amini protests

A fire and clashes erupted at Tehran's notorious Evin prison Saturday night as the protest movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in custody entered a fifth week.

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