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Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39
The death toll from devastating floods in southern China's Guangxi region rose to 39 on Thursday, with nine people still missing, state media reported, as residents went about cleaning up.
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Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'
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'Are they OK?': desparate search for the missing after Swiss fire
Teenagers Eleonore and Elisa started the year with a frantic search for friends who have been missing since a deadly fire tore through a bar in a neighbouring Swiss town.
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Miami and Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four games
Norman Powell scored a game-high 36 points and the Miami Heat took their fourth consecutive NBA victory with a 118-112 triumph at Eastern Conference leader Detroit on Thursday.
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Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire
Investigators raced on Friday to identify the victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, turning a New Year's celebration into one of the country's worst tragedies.
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Bicycle kick king El Kaabi is new AFCON hero for hosts Morocco
With captain Achraf Hakimi hardly featuring during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage as he recovers from injury, Ayoub El Kaabi has emerged as the hero of the tournament so far for the host country.
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What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season's Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam.
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Dress for success: Mexican president's ideological attire
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.
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'Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.
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The Crans-Montana fire: a Swiss tragedy that raises questions
The deadly fire that ripped through a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana raises numerous questions.
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Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party
Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revellers rang in the New Year.
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Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'
Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career.
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Frank accepts 'boring' jibes from Spurs fans after Brentford stalemate
Thomas Frank said the "boring Tottenham" taunts from his own club's fans were understandable after they were held to a dour 0-0 draw by Brentford on Thursday.
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Guardiola vexed by Man City's sloppy finishing in Sunderland draw
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City paid the price for their sloppy finishing in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland that dealt a major blow to their title hopes on Thursday.
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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year.
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Wembanyama to miss Spurs' NBA game Friday at Indiana: reports
Victor Wembanyama will miss San Antonio's NBA game on Friday at Indiana after suffering a hyper-extended left knee in a Spurs victory over New York, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
Brazil's Bolsonaro heads back to prison after medical treatment
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital Thursday to return to prison and resume serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup.
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Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds
Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten home record in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, while Liverpool were also held by Leeds.
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Man City's title bid dented by Sunderland stalemate
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a major setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Thursday.
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Australia's Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, drawing the curtain on an illustrious 15-year career.
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Niners seek win for home-field playoff edge into Super Bowl
San Francisco will try to secure a home-field playoff edge into the Super Bowl as two top seeds and two playoff berths will be decided on the final weekend of the NFL campaign.
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Slot frustrated by blunt Liverpool in Leeds stalemate
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side's dominance of possession counts for little without "special moments" of individual brilliance after a toothless display in drawing 0-0 at home to Leeds.
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Toothless Liverpool held by Leeds
Liverpool lacked the firepower to break down a much-changed Leeds in a 0-0 draw at Anfield that wasted a chance to solidify their place in the Premier League top four.
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Dozens killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party
Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday.
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K-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tour
K-pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday.
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Dozens killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party
Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year, police said Thursday.
Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
Enzo Maresca left his role as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after just 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced.
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Dozens believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party
Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of "panic".
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Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest on health concerns
Brazil's Supreme Court has rejected former president Jair Bolsonaro's request to convert his prison sentence for plotting a coup to house arrest, according to a ruling published Thursday.
Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months in charge
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
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Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea - club
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party
Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said Thursday.
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Wales rugby star Rees-Zammit signs long-term deal to stay at Bristol
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a "new long-term deal" with Bristol, the English Prem club announced Thursday.
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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash
Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, police said early Thursday.
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Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast
A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when the Africa Cup of Nations resumes in Morocco.
Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort
A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as revellers rang in the New Year, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.
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Several dead as fire ravages bar in Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police
A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana on New Year's Eve, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.
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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday he seriously considered retiring from tennis in the depths of a struggle with serious back pain during much of the 2025 season.
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Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge
World number one Aryna Sabalenka Thursday said she wants a rematch of her "Battle of the Sexes" showdown with Nick Kyrgios so she can get revenge.
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Osaka drawing inspiration from family at United Cup
An excited Naomi Osaka will lean on family ties as she leads Japan in Friday's opening day at the United Cup in Australia, kicking off her season with a testing clash against former world number three Maria Sakkari.