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Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot

Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot

A sport once banned in much of the United States and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile politician is making an ambitious play for the Olympics.

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New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year

New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year

A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year -- the critically endangered black robin.

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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist

China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist

China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger athletes, Hong Kong's multiple Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey said on Monday.

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Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism

Asia stocks rise on AI, US-China trade talks optimism

Asian stock markets mostly rose on Monday morning, boosted by global demand for artificial intelligence technology and positive signals from trade talks over the weekend between Chinese and US officials.

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Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants

Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants

Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to protect her.

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US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit

US seeks 'AI dialogue' with China as officials set stage for Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese economic officials discussed creating a communication channel for AI concerns at meetings Sunday as they set the stage for a summit of the countries' top leaders this week.

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'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online

'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online

Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that would expose her to terrifying online sexual exploitation.

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Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego

Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Sunday after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego in Florida.

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Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured

Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured

The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday.

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FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

Aircraft Delivery Continues Milestones for CCA Program

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