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Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids

Unruffled by Trump, Chinese parents chase 'American dream' for kids

Despite plummeting relations between Beijing and Washington, Shanghai resident Huang is determined that her daughter will complete her costly education in the United States.

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Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang

Australian police design AI tool to decipher predators' Gen Z slang

Australian police are working on an AI prototype that will help them decipher Gen Z slang and emoji-laden messages written by online predators, a top official said Wednesday.

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Tanzania polls open with opposition excluded

Tanzania polls open with opposition excluded

Polls opened on Wednesday in Tanzania elections in which the main challengers were either jailed or barred from running, with rights groups decrying a "wave of terror".

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Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI

Reckless England set New Zealand 176 to win second ODI

England's style of full-throttle cricket failed to find second gear as they set New Zealand 176 to win in the second ODI in Hamilton on Wednesday.

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Tanzania votes but with opposition excluded

Tanzania votes but with opposition excluded

Tanzania goes to the polls on Wednesday in an election in which the main challengers are either jailed or barred from running, with rights groups decrying a "wave of terror".

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Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr

Coach defends handing Australia captaincy back to Sam Kerr

Coach Joe Montemurro has defended reinstating Sam Kerr as captain of the Australian women's side, calling it a "football decision" and not a "political one".

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Thunder, 76ers remain unbeaten with NBA comeback wins

Thunder, 76ers remain unbeaten with NBA comeback wins

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 31 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 107-101 on Tuesday to improve to 5-0 in the young season.

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France expected to adopt consent-based rape law

France expected to adopt consent-based rape law

French senators are on Wednesday expected to back a bill defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act, making France the latest European country to pass a consent-based law.

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Blue Jays swat Dodgers 6-2, level World Series

Blue Jays swat Dodgers 6-2, level World Series

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blasted a two-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and tie the World Series at two games apiece on Tuesday.

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Australia's Cummins makes tentative bowling return

Australia's Cummins makes tentative bowling return

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled for the first time since July on Wednesday as he races the clock to be fit for the second Ashes Test against England.

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