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Afghans come home but risk exclusion without any ID

Afghans come home but risk exclusion without any ID

Lugging suitcases across the border after packing up in Pakistan, Afghans are returning home with their worldly possessions but often lack one key item to restart their lives: an identity card.

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Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling

Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling

Asian stocks rose Friday as tech firms enjoyed a much-needed reprieve from the heavy selling of recent weeks, with a big miss on US jobs creation soothing worries over a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

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'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death

'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death

Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portgual's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota.

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'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations

'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations

The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New York for the A-lister extravaganza at the storied Madison Square Garden.

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Japan face Italy without banned coach Jones

Japan face Italy without banned coach Jones

Banned Japan coach Eddie Jones will be absent as his team begin their Nations Championship campaign in Tokyo on Saturday against an Italy side looking to build on Six Nations success.

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Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown

Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown

Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday to set up a titanic showdown with European champions Spain.

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AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.

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Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner

Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner

Substitute Goncalo Ramos's headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a gripping contest with Croatia.

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Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash

Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash

Ireland coach Andy Farrell insists Australia can beat any team in world rugby, but the Wallabies' recent history points to an uphill task in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday.

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Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico

Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico

England will travel to Mexico for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match knowing they face a huge altitude problem but powerless to do much about it as they prepare to enter the lion's den.

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