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Asian markets mixed after US growth data fuels Wall St record

Asian markets mixed after US growth data fuels Wall St record

Asian markets went into the Christmas break Wednesday on a mixed note as investors struggled to track a record day on Wall Street fuelled by forecast-topping US economic data.

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Stokes says England player welfare his main priority

Stokes says England player welfare his main priority

Captain Ben Stokes said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern Wednesday amid claims of excessive drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break, without directly addressing the allegations.

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Australia's Lyon determined to bounce back after surgery

Australia's Lyon determined to bounce back after surgery

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon is determined to fight his way back into the Australian team after undergoing surgery for a torn hamstring, coach Andrew McDonald said.

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Stokes says England players' welfare his main priority

Stokes says England players' welfare his main priority

Emotional captain Ben Stokes Wednesday said protecting England players' welfare was his top concern amid claims of excessive drinking on a mid-Ashes beach break, without directly addressing the allegations.

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Japanese golf star 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78

Japanese golf star 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies aged 78

Japanese star Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died of colon cancer, his son announced Wednesday. He was 78.

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Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder

Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder

Keldon Johnson and Stephon Castle combined for 49 points as the San Antonio Spurs produced a second-half scoring blitz to rout the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110 on Tuesday.

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From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

From predator to plate: Japan bear crisis sparks culinary craze

Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the animal at his restaurant.

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'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

A heady aroma of malt and brewing yeast drifts through Pakistan's oldest and by far largest brewery, which is gearing up for expansion after getting approval to sell abroad after a nearly 50-year ban.

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Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Koepka leaves LIV Golf: official

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Tuesday.

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US slams China policies on chips but will delay tariffs to 2027

US slams China policies on chips but will delay tariffs to 2027

US trade officials determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18 months to impose tariffs, American authorities said Tuesday.

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