Shane Warne's body en route back to Australia
The body of Shane Warne left Thailand early Thursday, flying back to Australia where the cricket superstar will receive a state funeral.
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Joe Biden's perilous oil diplomacy
How far should Joe Biden go to limit soaring US gas prices? The US president has launched an oil diplomacy gambit to compensate for banning Russian petroleum, but he risks accusations of propping up authoritarian leaders and undermining his own battle for democracy.
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Cold shoulder for Russian artists sparks debate over cultural boycotts
As Moscow's invasion of Ukraine enters its third week, a pall has fallen over Russian artists, long crown jewels of a country whose fine arts are an eminent source of soft power.
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Inside a Paraguayan 'paradise' for Covid skeptics
Dozens of mainly German and Austrian settlers have flocked to the South American country of Paraguay, seeking to dodge "excessive" European regulations, like mandatory Covid vaccines.
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Shane Warne body arrives at airport for flight back to Australia
The body of cricketer Shane Warne arrived at a Bangkok airport Thursday to be flown back to Australia where the cricket superstar is to receive a state funeral.
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Moo-ve over: Loose cow stops cars on California freeway
An escaped cow that went for a stroll along a California highway brought traffic to a halt Wednesday, as drivers joined police in trying to capture the creature.
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'At peace' Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021.
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Tinder lets users run background checks before dates
Dating app Tinder will give US users a way to check if potential dates have been convicted of a violent crime, a check that experts warn has limitations.
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Major League Baseball cancels more games after labor talks stall
Major League Baseball cancelled a further slate of fixtures on Wednesday after a fresh round of marathon labor talks with players ended in deadlock.
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Dutch brewer Heineken, Danish beer-maker Carlsberg, and Universal Music Group have become the latest Western firms to halt operations in Russia over Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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