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Marathon dhow race seeks to preserve ancient Gulf heritage

Marathon dhow race seeks to preserve ancient Gulf heritage

Under a blazing sun, far from the skyscrapers and SUVs of modern Dubai, hundreds of enthusiasts took to Gulf waters in traditional wooden vessels, keen to preserve an ancient heritage.

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Gaudu snatches Dauphine third stage win, Van Aert takes race lead

Gaudu snatches Dauphine third stage win, Van Aert takes race lead

David Gaudu snatched victory ahead of Wout van Aert who took the race lead after the third stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Tuesday at the ski resort of Chastreix-Sancy.

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Raducanu has 'no idea' over Wimbledon after Nottingham injury blow

Raducanu has 'no idea' over Wimbledon after Nottingham injury blow

Emma Raducanu admitted she had "no idea" if she would be fit for Wimbledon after the US Open champion was forced to retire from the Nottingham Open on Tuesday.

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Graft-accused Gupta brothers face extradition to S.Africa from UAE

Graft-accused Gupta brothers face extradition to S.Africa from UAE

Two Indian-born brothers who allegedly wove a web of corruption across South Africa have been arrested in Dubai and face extradition, in a landmark step in Pretoria's anti-graft fight.

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Fears mount for British journalist missing in Amazon

Fears mount for British journalist missing in Amazon

Brazil's government vowed Tuesday to make every effort to find a British journalist and Brazilian indigenous expert who went missing deep in the Amazon after receiving threats, as distraught relatives warned that every minute counts.

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Inoue eyes undisputed bantamweight crown after demolishing Donaire

Inoue eyes undisputed bantamweight crown after demolishing Donaire

Japan's unbeaten "Monster" Naoya Inoue set his sights on becoming the undisputed world bantamweight champion after demolishing Nonito Donaire inside two rounds on Tuesday to claim his third title.

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FDA experts weigh authorizing Novavax Covid-19 vaccine in US

FDA experts weigh authorizing Novavax Covid-19 vaccine in US

A panel of experts convened by the US drug regulator was meeting Tuesday to consider authorizing the Novavax Covid-19 shot, a late runner in the fight against the virus that could nonetheless play a role in overcoming vaccine hesitancy.

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Horsemeat traffickers on trial in France in new industry scandal

Horsemeat traffickers on trial in France in new industry scandal

Eighteen people went on trial in France on Tuesday accused of running a Europe-wide giant horsemeat trading network involving produce not cleared for human consumption.

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Starck unveils new Dior chair, predicts end of design

Starck unveils new Dior chair, predicts end of design

Philippe Starck made his name making everyday objects extraordinary, but the French designer and architect believes the "dematerialisation" of modern life will soon make such talents redundant.

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Clarke slams critics after Scotland's World Cup woe

Clarke slams critics after Scotland's World Cup woe

Scotland manager Steve Clarke insists he will not listen to the critics who blasted his team after their painful World Cup play-off defeat against Ukraine.

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