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Canadian football ready for World Cup coming out party
Exactly 150 years after Carlton Cricket Club and Toronto Lacrosse Club took part in the first recorded organised football match in Canada in 1876, Canadian soccer is finally ready for its coming out party.
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US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
A US judge on Wednesday imposed a temporary injunction on sanctions imposed last year by Washington on a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territories.
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Chinese woman who faked nationality to become Philippines mayor jailed for trafficking
A Philippine court on Thursday sentenced Alice Guo, a Chinese national who became a mayor while masquerading as a Filipina, and seven others to life in prison on human trafficking charges, state prosecutors said.
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Norris eyeing big step towards maiden world title in Vegas
Lando Norris arrives in Las Vegas this week full of confidence after back-to-back wins and in control of the Formula One world championship race as he eyes a maiden title.
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Bangladesh police hope new uniform repairs broken image
Bangladesh's police have unveiled new uniforms in a symbolic bid to signal reform and rebuild deeply eroded public trust, just weeks ahead of the first elections since a mass uprising.
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South Korea ferry runs aground after officer distracted by phone: coast guard
A South Korean ferry ran aground after the helmsman became distracted by his mobile phone, a member of the coast guard told AFP on Thursday.
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South Africa chase history in India as Gambhir feels the heat
Temba Bavuma's South Africa are aiming for their first Test series victory in India in 25 years when the second match starts on Saturday in Guwahati.
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Grieving family blames false US shooting accusations for death of NFL fan
Denton Loudermill Jr. watched every Kansas City Chiefs game at his sister's house with his family. The Kansas native and his late father were diehard fans.
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'Beggars belief': Londoners baffled by bizarre Christmas mural
People in London were left baffled Wednesday by what appeared to be a botched AI-generated Christmas mural showing a Santa-like figure with a half-orange beard and revellers with disfigured faces.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Receives Multiple Global Honors Recognizing Excellence in Brand, Content, and Digital Growth
The globally celebrated, sport-inspired brand was named a double finalist at the 2025 Drapers Awards, one of the United Kingdom's most respected fashion industry honors. U.S. Polo Assn. received the 'International Excellence' Award and was named a finalist in the 'Menswear Brand of the Year' category, acknowledging its remarkable growth and global retail performances across more than 190 countries. The Drapers Awards spotlighted brands, retailers, and designers shaping the future of the fashion industry, and celebrated with an elegant gala event at The HAC in London, England, on November 12, attended by Brand Machine, U.S. Polo Assn.'s strategic partner in the region. U.S. Polo Assn. won alongside other high-profile winners from the night, including Barbour, Primark, and Marks & Spencer, to name a few.
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Gang-wracked Haiti unites, goes wild over World Cup qualification
Fireworks and dancing erupted across Haiti in a reprieve from gang violence as people came together to celebrate their national team punching its ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
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Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on December 4
Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on December 4, tech giant Meta said Thursday, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.
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MLB returns to Field of Dreams in 2026 with Twins and Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins will meet in the 2026 Field of Dreams game as Major League Baseball returns to the Iowa cornfield for the first time since 2022.
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LPGA's 2026 schedule has 33 events, record $132 million
The LPGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule on Wednesday with 33 events worldwide and a record total prize fund of $132 million.
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Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Man Utd lose in Women's Champions League
England striker Alessia Russo scored twice as holders Arsenal overcame Real Madrid 2-1 in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester United suffered their first loss of the league phase.
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Argentine court orders $500 mn forfeiture in ex-pres. Kirchner graft case
An Argentine court has ordered nearly $500 million in assets seized from ex-president Cristina Kirchner and other beneficiaries of a corruption scheme for which she is serving a six-year sentence.
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Man Utd lose as Lyon snatch draw in Women's Champions League
Manchester United suffered their first loss in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday after going down 5-2 at Wolfsburg, while Lyon rallied from three goals behind to rescue a draw at Juventus.
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PSG's Hakimi voted African player of the year
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi won the African men's player of the year award on Wednesday, capping a season in which he lifted the UEFA Champions League with his club Paris Saint-Germain.
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Argentine court orders assets worth $500 mn seized in ex-president Kirchner's graft case
An Argentine court has ordered nearly $500 million in assets seized from ex-president Cristina Kirchner and other beneficiaries of a corruption scheme for which she is serving a six-year sentence.
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Italy cruise past Austria and into Davis Cup semi-finals
Italy will face Belgium in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after winning both of Wednesday's two singles matches against Austria in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Bologna.
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England boss Borthwick backs recalled Daly to make 2027 World Cup
Steve Borthwick has no doubt Elliot Daly can play for England until beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup after recalling the experienced utility back for Sunday's clash with Argentina at Twickenham.
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Matildas' Fowler says French club teammate gave her bananas
Australia and Manchester City winger Mary Fowler has claimed a teammate at French club Montpellier gave her and another black player bananas as a farewell gift.
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World Cup heroes 'ambassadors Haiti sorely needs', says coach
Haiti, the poorest nation in the Americas, is going to the 2026 World Cup -- the culmination of an 18-month period of painstaking work by coach Sebastien Migne who is yet to even visit the country.
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COP30 dragged into clash over gender language
A row over the definition of gender risks complicating the outcome of COP30 climate talks in Brazil, after six governments moved to attach their own interpretations as footnotes to a key text.
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Manga's roots and influence celebrated in Paris exhibition
Featuring ancient narrative scrolls and medieval theatre masks, a new manga exhibition in Paris traces the global phenomenon's history back to its roots in traditional Japanese art forms.
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Springbok Mostert has Italy red card rescinded
South Africa lock Franco Mostert has had the red card he received against Italy rescinded, the Autumn Nations Series organisers announced on Wednesday.
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EU states back new delay to anti-deforestation rules
EU member states Wednesday backed a new one-year delay to landmark anti-deforestation rules that have hit a wall of opposition from businesses and trading partners, diplomats told AFP.
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Top French wine show risks purists' ire with alcohol-free drive
A top French wine salon risks upsetting the traditional defenders of the country's famed viticulture by handing over increased space to the booming alcohol-free sector.
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White rhino born at Spain zoo in conservation success
A southern white rhino calf has been born at a zoo in eastern Spain, in a success for a European programme aimed at preserving the threatened species.
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Lula lands in Amazon to press for climate deal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Belem on Wednesday to press negotiators to reach an early deal at UN climate talks as nations remain far apart on contentious issues.
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UK PM posts heartfelt video letter to son on International Men's Day
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer published a heartfelt video letter to his son on Wednesday to mark International Men's Day, telling him how proud he was of him.
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Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test
Elliot Daly will play his first game since breaking his arm while on British and Irish Lions duty in Australia after being named in England's side to face Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday.
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Macron slams 'bourgeois' drug users as French activist says won't be silenced
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday accused urban middle class drug users of fuelling a narcotics-driven crime wave that has caused alarm nationwide, and a wave of murders in the second city of Marseille.
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Governance and rape allegations threaten famed French comics festival
One of the world's biggest comics festivals, which draws top graphic novelists and cartoonists each year, was close to cancellation on Wednesday after publishers pulled their support and the French government piled pressure on organisers.
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UEFA approves Barcelona's Camp Nou return in Champions League
UEFA has given Barcelona the go-ahead to play Champions League matches at their partially rebuilt Camp Nou stadium, the La Liga giants said on Wednesday.
Scotland parties after ending World Cup drought
Bleary-eyed Scotland fans woke up on Wednesday pinching themselves after their World Cup dream finally came true on a night of intense drama in Glasgow following decades of pain.
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Arsenal to end partnership with Visit Rwanda
Premier League leaders Arsenal will end their partnership deal with Rwanda at the end of this season, the African country's development board announced on Wednesday.
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Christie's suspends Paris sale of world's 'first calculator'
Christie's said Wednesday it was suspending the Paris auction of one of just a handful of examples of the world's first calculating machine, developed by French mathematician and inventor Blaise Pascal in 1642.
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Santner fireworks give New Zealand ODI series win over West Indies
Captain Mitchell Santner delivered late fireworks with the bat as New Zealand beat the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to win the series.
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Eight-time world surf champion Gilmore set for comeback
Surfing great Stephanie Gilmore said Wednesday she was coming out of retirement in a bid to win a record ninth world title.
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England keep options open as Stokes tells team 'don't be afraid'
Captain Ben Stokes told England not to be afraid of Australia as selectors kept their options open Wednesday by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad for the first Test.