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Injured Mitoma fails to make Japan's World Cup squad
Injured Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's World Cup squad on Friday in a major blow to their chances of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time.
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Malaysia PM says not opposed to fugitive financier's bid for pardon
Malaysia will not oppose a bid by a fugitive businessman involved in the massive 1MDB corruption scandal to seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Friday.
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Desperate Dodgers mull using Ohtani as relief pitcher
With the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series repeat bid in the balance, manager Dave Roberts reiterated Thursday that everything is on the table in game six, including using two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani as a relief pitcher.
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EESystem Triumphs Again: Courts Deem Jason Shurka's Claims “Baseless” and “Futile”
Judges Continue to Side with Energy Enhancement System as Jason Shurka's Legal Maneuvers Collapse
Sports
Blue Jays vie to close out sputtering Dodgers in World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers know they must get their offense firing to resuscitate their bid for a second straight World Series title as the Toronto Blue Jays host game six on Friday with a chance to clinch their first Major League Baseball crown in 32 years.
Sports
Latest NFL Chiefs-Bills duel has both chasing division leaders
Patrick Mahomes will lead the Kansas City Chiefs into Buffalo on Sunday to face Josh Allen's Bills in the latest renewal of what has become one of the NFL's top rivalries.
Sports
Sierra Leone chases rare repeat in Breeders' Cup Classic
Sierra Leone vies for a rare Breeders' Cup Classic repeat at Del Mar on Saturday in what promises to be a compelling contest despite the late scratch of Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty from the $7 million showpiece.
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King Charles strips Andrew of royal titles, Windsor home
King Charles III will strip his younger brother Andrew of his royal titles and oust him from his long-term residence on the Windsor estate, the palace said on Thursday, the latest fallout to hit the scandal-plagued royal over the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
Sports
Sinner and Zverev march into Paris Masters last eight
Jannik Sinner eased past Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton, while reigning champion Alexander Zverev earned a straight-sets win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round.
Culture
Sales of 'services' help Apple beat earnings forecasts
Apple on Thursday reported profit of $27.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, powered by iPhone and services revenue.
Culture
Beyond words: '67' crowned 'Word of the Year'
A double-digit combination set the social media sphere ablaze among teens in 2025, leaving parents and teachers befuddled -- and now it has officially been crowned Dictionary.com's "Word of the Year": 67.
Nature
Brazil boasts drop in deforestation ahead of UN climate talks
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has fallen for the fourth straight year, the government said Thursday, a boost for the country just days before it hosts UN climate talks.
Sports
Record-breaking India upset Australia to reach World Cup final
Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 as India pulled off a record chase of 339 against Australia on Thursday to set up a World Cup final against South Africa.
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King Charles to strip Andrew of royal titles, residence: palace
King Charles will strip his younger brother Andrew of his royal titles and long-term residence on the Windsor estate, the palace said in a statement on Thursday.
Sports
Sinner marches into Paris Masters quarters, Bublik downs Fritz
Jannik Sinner eased past Argentine world number 21 Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-1 in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday, while Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan beat US fourth seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets.
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Rodrigues hits ton as India stun Australia to reach Women's World Cup final
Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 to make India pull off a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in a thrilling second semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Thursday.
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Spalletti returns to football with Juventus after Italy flop
Luciano Spalletti made his return to football on Thursday after being hired by Juventus to replace the sacked Igor Tudor.
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Rodrigues hits ton as India chase 339 to stun Australia in World Cup semis
Jemimah Rodrigues hit an unbeaten 127 to make India pull off a record ODI chase of 339 against Australia in a thrilling second semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Thursday.
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Bublik downs fourth seed Fritz to reach Paris Masters quarters
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan downed US fourth seed Taylor Fritz 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 on Thursday to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters.
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Man Utd must ignore outside noise to go in 'right direction', says Wilcox
Manchester United are heading in the "right direction", according to sporting director Jason Wilcox as the Red Devils look to maintain an upturn in fortunes under Ruben Amorim.
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G7 to launch 'alliance' countering China's critical mineral dominance
G7 energy ministers meeting in Canada on Thursday planned to launch a new alliance to counter China's critical mineral dominance, in a push for more reliable access to the resources that power advanced technologies.
Sports
Wallaby boss Schmidt wary of Ford's 'triple threat'
Joe Schmidt has warned Australia will face a "triple threat" in England fly-half George Ford at Twickenham on Saturday.
Culture
Independent Macau media outlet says it will close by December
One of the last independent media outlets in Macau will close operations in December, the platform said on Thursday, citing "increasing pressure and risks".
Sports
Shelton beats Rublev to reach Paris Masters last eight
American fifth seed Ben Shelton beat Russia's Andrey Rublev 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 on Thursday to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters.
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S.Africa court rules ANC leader Luthuli was killed in apartheid 'assault'
A South African court ruled Thursday that the 1967 death of ANC leader and Nobel prize winner Albert Luthuli was due to "assault" by apartheid policemen, overturning a finding that he was struck by a train.
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PSG's injured Doue to miss Bayern match, out for several weeks
Paris Saint-Germain's star young forward Desire Doue is "unavailable for a few weeks" following an injury in a Ligue 1 game, the club announced on Thursday.
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Litchfield ton guides Australia to 338 in World Cup semis
Opener Phoebe Litchfield hit a sparkling century to steer Australia to a mammoth total of 338 against India in the second semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Thursday.
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S.Africa court rules ANC leader Luthuli killed in apartheid 'assault'
A South African court ruled Thursday that the 1967 death of ANC leader Albert Luthuli was due to "assault" by apartheid policemen, overturning a finding that he was struck by a train.
Culture
Nigerian designer embraces 'clashes' and 'chaos' at Lagos Fashion Week
Models strutted down the runway, their beaded and sequined dresses evoking the traditional facial scarring still done in some parts of Nigeria.
Sports
Marseille midfielder Nadir stable after on-pitch collapse
Marseille midfielder Bilal Nadir is in good health but undergoing a "full medical check-up" after collapsing off the ball during the team's Ligue 1 draw with Angers, his club said on Thursday.
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Saudis turned down Messi stint ahead of 2026 World Cup, says official
Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year's World Cup, according to a senior sports official.
Health
Novo Nordisk launches bidding war with Pfizer for obesity drugmaker Metsera
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Thursday an unsolicited bid to acquire obesity treatment maker Metsera, topping an offer from US rival Pfizer which called the move "reckless".
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France arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist: prosecutor
French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month's daring Louvre museum robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday.
Esports Olympics no longer to be held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will no longer stage the inaugural Esports Olympics scheduled to be held in 2027, the International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday.
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French justice minister visits jailed former president Sarkozy
France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has received a prison visit from the justice minister, a source close to the case said on Thursday, despite a prosecutor warning that it could undermine judicial independence.
Esports Olympics no longer to be held in Saudi Arabia, says IOC
Saudi Arabia will no longer stage the inaugural Esports Olympics scheduled to be held in 2027, the International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday.
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Bali trial begins for 3 accused of Australian's murder
The trial of three Australians accused of plotting the murder of a compatriot at a villa on the Indonesian resort island of Bali began Thursday, with all facing the death penalty.
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IOC removes Saudi Arabia as host of inaugural Esports Olympics
Saudi Arabia will no longer stage the inaugural Esports Olympics scheduled to be held in 2027, the International Olympic Committee announced on Thursday.
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Branson's Virgin moves closer to launching Eurostar rival
British entrepreneur Richard Branson vowed Thursday to "shake up" cross-Channel train services after regulators approved a key bid by his Virgin Group to share an east London depot with Eurostar.
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'Nowhere to sleep': Melissa upends life for Jamaicans
In the north coast parish of St. Ann, almost all residents are without power -- and many of them woke up without a roof over their heads after Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, downing trees, utility poles and anything in its path.
Culture
Irish octogenarian enjoys new lease on life making harps
"It's never too late to start a new hobby," says 89-year-old Irish harp-maker Noel Anderson, one of only a few making the intricate instrument, a national symbol of Ireland.