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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
Three hikers, including two foreigners, died and 10 were missing after Mount Dukono on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island erupted Friday, spewing an ash cloud about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the air, a local police chief said.
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Caged and fed 'cookies': Rescuing Armenia's captive bears
For years, Syrian brown bears Nairi, Aram and their cub Lola were trapped in a three-metre-wide cage in Armenia's capital Yerevan, living in their own faeces and fed with sweets.
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Czech Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim Val Gardena super-G
Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from claiming a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the super-G at Val Gardena.
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NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules
New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already been rejected, could have a catastrophic impact on aid work in Gaza and the West Bank, relief workers warn.
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US suspends green card lottery after MIT professor, Brown University killings
The Trump administration announced on Thursday it will suspend a green card lottery that allowed a man believed to be behind both a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor into the United States.
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Arsenal in the 'right place' as Arteta marks six years at club
Mikel Arteta believes his transformation of Arsenal has put the Gunners in a position to win major trophies as he celebrates six years as manager.
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From farms to court, climate-hit communities take on big polluters
Farmers and fishermen hit by climate change are taking big corporate polluters to court -- and experts say these David-vs-Goliath lawsuits are only set to multiply as the planet keeps warming.
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Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore, says upbeat Slot
Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the side he wants to see.
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Norway crown princess likely to undergo lung transplant
Norway's 52-year-old Crown Princess Mette-Marit will likely need to undergo a lung transplant following a deterioration in her chronic lung condition, the palace said on Friday.
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US suspends green card lottery after Brown, MIT professor shootings
The Trump administration announced on Thursday it will suspend a green card lottery that allowed a man believed to be behind both a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor into the United States.
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Chelsea's Maresca says Man City link '100 percent' speculation
Enzo Maresca said Friday that reports linking him to the Manchester City manager's job were "100 percent" speculation, promising that he would still be at Chelsea next season.
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Dominant Head moves into Bradman territory with fourth Adelaide ton
Travis Head continued his love affair with his home Adelaide Oval Friday by slamming a fourth century in as many Tests on the ground, with the aggressive Australian opener "in the best space" for years.
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Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot?
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Mexican low-cost airlines Volaris and Viva agree to merger
Two of Mexico's top low-budget airlines said Thursday they had agreed to merge, setting up a deal that could create one of the country's largest domestic carriers.
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Australia's Head slams unbeaten 142 to crush England's Ashes hopes
Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run lead over England to stand on the brink of retaining the Ashes.
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Epstein files due as US confronts long-delayed reckoning
The United States is poised on Friday to pry open one of its most closely guarded case files, as President Donald Trump's administration prepares to release a long-suppressed cache of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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West Indies 110-0, trail by 465, after Conway's epic 227 for New Zealand
Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take the West Indies to 110-0 at the end of day two of the third Test after New Zealand declared on a mammoth 575-8 at Mount Maunganui.
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Tears at tribute to firefighter killed in Hong Kong blaze
Dozens of people lined the streets of Hong Kong on Friday to bid a tearful farewell to a firefighter killed tackling the world's deadliest residential building blaze since 1980.
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Seahawks edge Rams in overtime thriller to seize NFC lead
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks pulled off an improbable comeback in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 Thursday and overtake their rivals in the race for the NFC number-one seed spot.
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Teenager Flagg leads Mavericks to upset of Pistons
Cooper Flagg scored 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks dug deep to upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 116-114 in a bruising overtime battle on Thursday.
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Australia's Head fires quickfire 68 as England's Ashes hopes fade
A dangerous Travis Head crunched an unbeaten 68 as Australia built an ominous 204-run lead Friday in the third Test as England's hopes of salvaging the Ashes slid away.
Conway falls for 227 as New Zealand declare at 575-8 in West Indies Test
Opener Devon Conway's epic 227 Friday led New Zealand to declare their first innings at 575-8 during the final session of day two of the third Test against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui.
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Conway falls for 227 as New Zealand pass 500 in West Indies Test
Opener Devon Conway's epic innings ended on 227 Friday as the West Indies showed some fight after lunch on day two of the third Test, but New Zealand piled on the runs to go past 500 at Mount Maunganui.
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Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines
In the Christmas-mad Philippines, thousands cheer as hand-crafted lanterns towering six metres (20 feet) high light up the night sky in San Fernando, northwest of the country's capital.
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TikTok: key things to know
TikTok boasts over a billion users worldwide, including more than 170 million in the United States, it says -- nearly half the country's population.
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Upstart gangsters shake Japan's yakuza
When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn't fancy joining Japan's old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid hierarchy and codes of honour.
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Stokes's 83 gives England hope as Australia lead by 102 in 3rd Test
Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne steered a nervy Australia to 17-1 at lunch and a 102-run lead Friday after Ben Stokes's gritty 83 gave England a slither of hope on day three of the third Ashes Test.
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Go long: the rise and rise of the NFL field goal
When the Indianapolis Colts' Blake Grupe blasted a career-best 60-yard field goal through the posts last weekend, it seemed yet another monster kick had decided an NFL game.
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Australia announces gun buyback, day of 'reflection' after Bondi shooting
Australia will mark one week since the Bondi Beach mass shooting with a national day of "reflection", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday as he outlined plans for a sweeping gun buyback scheme.
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New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league
The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.
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England all out for 286, trail Australia by 85 in 3rd Test
Skipper Ben Stokes hit a gritty 83 as England were dismissed for 286 in their first innings of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia on Friday.
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Australian announces gun buyback, day of 'reflection' after Bondi shooting
Australia will mark one week since the Bondi Beach mass shooting with a national day of "reflection", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday as he outlined plans for a sweeping gun buyback scheme.
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Joshua takes huge weight advantage into Paul fight
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will carry a massive weight advantage into his controversial Netflix-backed bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Florida on Friday.
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Conway's glorious 200 powers New Zealand to 424-3 against West Indies
Devon Conway powered to a second Test double century on Friday to guide New Zealand to a commanding 424-3 at lunch on the second day of the third Test against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui.
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WNBA lockout looms closer after player vote authorizes strike
WNBA players have given their backing to calling a strike "when necessary" as negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement continue, union chiefs said Thursday.
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Nike shares slump as China struggles continue
Nike reported a drop in quarterly profits Thursday, citing a drag from higher US tariffs and continued weakness in China in results that sent shares sharply lower.
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Pope replaces New York's pro-Trump Cardinal with pro-migrant Chicagoan
The newly named pro-migrant archbishop of New York called himself an "unworthy servant" during his first Mass in the city after Pope Leo XIV named his fellow Chicago native to replace a conservative cardinal Thursday.
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Rams ace Nacua apologizes over 'antisemitic' gesture furor
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua apologized on Thursday after making an antisemitic gesture during a livestream appearance.
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McIlroy wins BBC sports personality award for 2025 heroics
Rory McIlroy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in a public vote on Thursday after a career-defining 2025 campaign.
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Napoli beat Milan in Italian Super Cup semi-final
Napoli downed AC Milan 2-0 in Thursday's Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh.
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Chicago Bears mulling Indiana home over public funding standoff
The Chicago Bears have warned they are considering moving to Indiana if they are unable to secure state backing for infrastructure projects around a proposed new indoor stadium.