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Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old

Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old

High above Sydney's beaches, drones seek one of the world's deadliest predators, scanning for the flick of a tail, the swish of a fin or a shadow slipping through the swell.

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Japan governor asks for military help against 'dire' bear attacks

Japan governor asks for military help against 'dire' bear attacks

A regional Japanese official asked the government on Tuesday to send in the military to help deal with a "truly dire" spate of deadly bear attacks.

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Mahomes powers NFL Chiefs over Commanders

Mahomes powers NFL Chiefs over Commanders

Patrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns to spark the host Kansas City Chiefs over the Washington Commanders 28-7 on Monday in an NFL game.

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Cincinnati, Minnesota win MLS playoff series openers

Cincinnati, Minnesota win MLS playoff series openers

Kevin Denkey scored in the 78th minute to lift FC Cincinnati over the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0 on Monday to win their Major League Soccer playoff series opener.

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Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'new golden age' of ties

Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'new golden age' of ties

Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a "golden age of ties" on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals.

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China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming

China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming

Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did -- not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.

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Spurs, Thunder, Bulls and Sixers remain NBA's four unbeatens

Spurs, Thunder, Bulls and Sixers remain NBA's four unbeatens

Reigning champion Oklahoma City, the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls remained undefeated with impressive NBA triumphs on Monday.

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Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role

Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role

One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.

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'Divisive' Brendan Rodgers quits as Celtic manager

'Divisive' Brendan Rodgers quits as Celtic manager

Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager with the Scottish giants' major shareholder accusing him of "divisive, misleading and self-serving" behaviour.

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Trump tells Japan US is 'strongest level' ally

Trump tells Japan US is 'strongest level' ally

Donald Trump told Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday that Washington is an ally of the strongest level, as the US president visited Tokyo on an Asia trip taking aim at a trade deal with China.

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