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Curacao World Cup qualification a 'divine journey': federation president

Curacao World Cup qualification a 'divine journey': federation president

The president of the Curacao football federation, Gilbert Martina, has told AFP that the tiny Caribbean country's road to the World Cup has been a "divine journey" which began at the start of the century.

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NBA fines Hornets' Ball for 'reckless' play on Adebayo

NBA fines Hornets' Ball for 'reckless' play on Adebayo

The NBA fined Charlotte star LaMelo Ball $35,000 on Wednesday for "unnecessary and reckless contact" with Miami's Bam Adebayo during the Hornets' play-in win over the Heat.

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Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line

Val Kilmer returns via AI as filmmakers test Hollywood's red line

The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology's role in Hollywood.

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China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook

China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook

China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth.

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Latest team to fold sets Super Rugby up for another revamp

Latest team to fold sets Super Rugby up for another revamp

The demise of a second Super Rugby team in just three years because of financial problems is a disappointment but also an "opportunity" and could make the competition stronger, coaches said Thursday.

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Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war.

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Police arrest two over London synagogue arson attempt

Police arrest two over London synagogue arson attempt

Police in London arrested two people on Wednesday over an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in the north of the city, amid an upsurge in antisemitic incidents in Britain.

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'There's more truth than fiction,' Spielberg says of 'Disclosure Day'

'There's more truth than fiction,' Spielberg says of 'Disclosure Day'

Famed US director Steven Spielberg offered a sneak peek of his upcoming film "Disclosure Day" Wednesday, his latest movie about aliens and humanity since he first tapped into the genre 50 years ago.

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Pope to visit Cameroon conflict zone under high security

Pope to visit Cameroon conflict zone under high security

Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon's troubled northwest region, plagued by a near decade-long separatist insurgency.

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Luxury giant Kering to chart path for Gucci turnaround

Luxury giant Kering to chart path for Gucci turnaround

When executives from luxury giant Kering sit down for an investors' day in Florence on Thursday, the troubled Italian fashion icon Gucci is likely to be foremost in their minds.

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