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Japan confirms year's first fatal bear attack, two more suspected
Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
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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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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.
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Harrison Ford to get lifetime acting award
Harrison Ford is to be given a lifetime achievement award from the main union representing Hollywood actors, the organization announced Thursday.
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New photo dump fuels Capitol Hill push on Epstein files release
US House Democrats on Thursday published a fresh batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, stepping up pressure on Donald Trump's administration on the eve of its deadline to release federal files on the late financier and convicted sex offender.
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Russian court orders Austrian bank Raiffeisen to pay compensation
The largest Western bank still operating in Russia was on Thursday ordered to pay nearly $400 million in compensation for losses incurred by Russian company Rasperia due to European sanctions.
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US imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for Israel probe
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two more judges of the International Criminal Court after they rejected a challenge by Israel which sought to end a war crimes probe in Gaza.
Pope replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan with pro-migrant bishop
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New York's conservative Archbishop Timothy Dolan and named a little-known, pro-migrant bishop from his native Chicago to replace him, the Vatican said Thursday.
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Odermatt takes foggy downhill for 50th World Cup win
Marco Odermatt secured his 50th World Cup win when he took a fog-hit men's downhill at Val Gardena on Thursday.
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UK teachers to tackle misogyny in classroom
UK teachers will be trained to tackle misogyny in the classroom under a new strategy aimed at halving violence against women and girls over the next decade, a minister told parliament Thursday.
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Historic Afghan cinema torn down for a mall
A renowned Kabul cinema that for decades attracted the city's film fans is being demolished to make way for a shopping mall, AFP journalists saw Thursday.
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Pope replaces New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan with little-known bishop
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of influential New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, a leading figure of the US church's conservative wing, the Vatican said Thursday.
Australia PM vows to stamp out hatred as nation mourns youngest Bondi victim
Australia's prime minister vowed Thursday to stamp out extremism as the nation mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered as "our little ray of sunshine".
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Pulitzer-winning combat reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91
Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who became one of the world's foremost combat correspondents, died Wednesday at 91, according to US media reports.
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Lyon humbled to surpass childhood hero McGrath's wicket tally
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he was humbled Thursday after claiming his 564th wicket to move clear of fellow Australian great Glenn McGrath and into sixth on the all-time Test bowling list.
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England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away
Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip Thursday, while paying tribute to a dehydrated Ben Stokes.
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'Never enough': Conway leans on McKenzie wisdom in epic 300 stand
As Devon Conway walked onto Bay Oval Thursday to face the West Indies in his 32nd Test, a reminder of his long and varied career was plastered on his back.
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Thai queen wins SEA Games gold in sailing
The queen of Thailand on Thursday won a gold medal in sailing at the Southeast Asian Games, a regional competition being held in her country this month.
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England Ashes dreams on life-support as Australia rip through batting
A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of a third Test defeat with their Ashes campaign on the brink, barring a miracle.
Masterful Conway, Latham in 323 opening stand as West Indies wilt
Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of the third Test in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand piled up 334-1.
Cricket Australia boss slams technology as Snicko confusion continues
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes series "not good enough" and said he was seeking answers as the issue flared again on Thursday.
Conway and Latham's 323-run opening stand batters hapless West Indies
Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of the third Test in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand piled up 334-1.
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Japan govt sued over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction
Hundreds of people across Japan sued the central government Thursday seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.
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England battle to save Ashes as Australia rip through top-order
England were struggling to stay in the crunch third Test and the Ashes Thursday after Australia ripped through their fragile batting to leave them in big trouble at Adelaide Oval.
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Guarded and formal: Pope Leo XIV sets different tone
As he gears up for his first Christmas as leader of the world's Catholics, Pope Leo XIV is starting to show more noticeable differences in leadership style with his predecessor Francis.
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Conway 120 as New Zealand in command at 216-0 against West Indies
Devon Conway powered to a century in the third Test against the West Indies as the New Zealand openers dominated the first day to reach tea at a commanding 216-0.
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Turkmenistan's battle against desert sand
Residents in the remote Turkmen village of Bokurdak have long depended on the Karakum Desert for their livelihoods, cultivating every square metre they can in a constant battle with nature.
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England in disarray at 59-3 in crunch Test as Lyon, Cummins pounce
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon struck damaging blows to leave England reeling at 59-3 at lunch on day two of the crunch third Ashes Test after they dismissed Australia for 371.
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Japan faces lawsuit over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction
Hundreds of people across Japan will sue the central government Thursday to seek damages for its "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.
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Salvadorans freed with conditional sentence for Bukele protest
A Salvadoran court on Wednesday sentenced an environmental lawyer and a community leader to three years in prison for protesting near President Nayib Bukele's home, but granted them a conditional release.
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Brazil Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro prison term
Brazil's Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to slash the prison term of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup after losing reelection to left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Cricket Australia boss slams technology 'howler' in Ashes Test
Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg on Thursday called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes "not good enough" as England had a review reinstated over the row.
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New Zealand 83-0 at lunch on day one of third West Indies Test
New Zealand were 83-0 at lunch on day one of the third Test against the West Indies on Thursday, justifying a decision to bat first on a green-looking Mount Maunganui wicket.
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Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed
Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.
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A New Chapter for Palazzo Firenze
Palazzo Firenze by Baglioni Hotels & Resorts undergoes restyling to honor its historic legacy
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Real Madrid scrape past third-tier Talavera in Spanish Cup
A Kylian Mbappe brace helped Real Madrid avoid an upset at third-tier Talavera as Xabi Alonso's side scraped home 3-2 to stamp their ticket into the Spanish Cup last 16 on Wednesday.
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a fifth day Wednesday with no apparent police progress in identifying a suspect or a motive.
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Cherki inspires Man City, Newcastle strike late to reach League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford, while holders Newcastle beat Fulham 2-1 on Wednesday.
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Barcelona, Lyon and Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters
Barcelona and Lyon clinched places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea came from behind to beat Wolfsburg and qualify directly for the last eight.
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Cherki inspires Man City cruise into League Cup semis
Rayan Cherki's stunning strike put Manchester City on their way to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.