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British woman claims record run across Australia

British woman claims record run across Australia

British former footballer Fran Hurndall completed a 3,800-kilometre (2,360-mile) charity run across Australia on Sunday, claiming the fastest time on record for a woman.

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Olson wins Western States 100 in California, Jornet third

Olson wins Western States 100 in California, Jornet third

American ultra-trail runner Caleb Olson was a surprise winner of California's grueling Western States Endurance Run on Saturday, emerging from the scorching canyons of Northern California to claim victory ahead of Spanish star Kilian Jornet, who finished third.

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Trump metal tariffs wreak havoc on US factory

Trump metal tariffs wreak havoc on US factory

In the sweltering US summer, metal containers decorated with snowmen and sleighs are taking shape -- but tempers are also rising as their manufacturer grapples with President Donald Trump's steep steel tariffs.

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France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks

France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks

Anyone who lights up on a beach or in a public park in France will be breaking the law from Sunday under new rules aimed at protecting children from the dangers of passive smoking.

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Colour and ease lift Paris Men's Fashion Week

Colour and ease lift Paris Men's Fashion Week

Colours ran wild and silhouettes softened at Paris Men's Fashion Week, which ends Sunday, as designers brought a rare breath of fresh air to a gloomy fashion climate.

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'It's a joke': Chelsea boss Maresca slams weather chaos

'It's a joke': Chelsea boss Maresca slams weather chaos

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca lashed out at the two-hour weather delay that disrupted his team's Club World Cup victory over Benfica on Saturday, suggesting the tournament should be played elsewhere in future.

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Lions boss Farrell hails McCarthy, Hansen after Australian tour opener

Lions boss Farrell hails McCarthy, Hansen after Australian tour opener

Henry Pollock might have hogged the limelight in the British and Irish Lions Australian tour opener, but coach Andy Farrell was equally impressed with Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen who staked claims for a Test spot.

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AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators

AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators

The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their creators to achieve their goals.

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Morocco's Atlantic gambit: linking restive Sahel to ocean

Morocco's Atlantic gambit: linking restive Sahel to ocean

A planned trade corridor linking the landlocked Sahel to the Atlantic is at the heart of an ambitious Moroccan project to tackle regional instability and consolidate its grip on disputed Western Sahara.

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Chelsea overcome Club World Cup weather delay, set up Palmeiras quarter-final

Chelsea overcome Club World Cup weather delay, set up Palmeiras quarter-final

Chelsea beat Benfica in a game which went on for close to five hours at the Club World Cup on Saturday to set up a quarter-final showdown with Brazilian side Palmeiras at the tournament in the United States.

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