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Encroaching world threatens India's last 'uncontacted' tribe
One of the last outsiders to make authorised visits to India's only "uncontacted" tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people -- in order to shield them from an encroaching world.
Health
In Tierra del Fuego, a hunt for the rodent carrier of hantavirus
A scientific mission was set to kick off the search Monday for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers after an outbreak on a cruise ship departed this region at the southern tip of Argentina on April 1.
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Madrid to host 2027 Champions League final
The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.
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Ganna takes Vuelta stage 19 time trial victory, two protestors arrested
Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, while two protestors were arrested.
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Postecoglou admits Spurs sacking 'not a surprise' despite European glory
Ange Postecoglou said he knew he was going to be sacked by Tottenham well before he ended their long trophy drought by winning the Europa League.
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Hamas says US 'accomplice' in Israel Qatar attack as funerals held
Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks as Doha buried the dead.
Culture
Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album
British popstar Ed Sheeran, who recently revealed an upcoming United States tour, will release his latest album "Play" on Friday.
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Pakistan must 'focus on job' in highly charged India clash: coach
Coach Mike Hesson has told his Pakistan team to "focus on the job" in Sunday's highly charged Asia Cup clash with arch-rivals India.
Health
Scientists behind breakthrough cystic fibrosis treatment awarded top US prize
Cystic fibrosis was once a dire, likely deadly diagnosis, destroying a patient's ability to breathe and digest food -- but a revolutionary new treatment offers reason for hope.
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New Forest boss Postecoglou shoulders great expectations
Nottingham Forest's new manager Ange Postecoglou is adamant he can handle the pressure of turning his club into trophy winners as he prepares for his debut against Arsenal on Saturday.
Culture
Belgian festival axes German orchestra over Israeli conductor
A Belgian festival said Thursday it stood by its decision to axe a leading German orchestra's performance over concerns about its Israeli conductor -- despite furious protests from Israel and Berlin.
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DR Congo survivors of IS-linked massacre say army, govt let them down
Residents of Ntoyo, a village in DR Congo's perennially volatile east, were preparing for a funeral on Monday when a column of armed men emerged from the forest and slaughtered 71 people, burning some of them alive.
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Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show
From "flying cars" to robots and self-driving buses, here are some of the innovations spotted at this week's Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility, one of the world's biggest:
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World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is 'biggest game' for Springbok women
South Africa coach Swys de Bruin has urged his side to enjoy the "biggest game of your life" when they face champions New Zealand in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
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Chelsea face 74 charges over alleged breaches of agent rules
Chelsea were charged by the Football Association on Thursday with 74 alleged breaches of rules related to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.
Police hunt shooter who killed Trump ally Charlie Kirk
State police and federal agents were hunting on Thursday for a shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah in an attack that sparked fears of worsening political violence in the United States.
Culture
China penalises popular app Xiaohongshu over content
China's internet regulator said on Thursday it had ordered "warnings and strict punishment" to bosses at popular social media app Xiaohongshu over its online content, slamming "trivial" and "negative" posts.
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Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines on Thursday protested Beijing's plan for a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with a top official calling it a pretext for "eventual occupation" of the South China Sea site.
Schmidt demands 'start-to finish' Wallabies performance against Pumas
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said Thursday only a "start-to-finish" performance will be good enough to beat a wounded Argentina this weekend and his team should be nervous at what was coming.
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Australia Davis Cup captain Hewitt to appeal ban, hits out at timing
Unrepentant Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt vowed Thursday to appeal against a two-week suspension for shoving a doping control official, hitting out at the timing of the decision.
Culture
China says imposed punishment on Xiaohongshu over content
China's internet regulator said on Thursday it had ordered "warnings and strict punishment" to bosses at popular social media app Xiaohongshu over its online content, slamming "trivial" and "negative" posts.
Culture
Britain's Baxter Dury swaps 'ponderous' indie for dance music
British singer-songwriter Baxter Dury, more than two decades into a career of delivering deadpan lyrics over sometimes mournful indie music, has discovered the joys of making his fans dance.
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Wallabies throw rookie Edmed into Argentina cauldron
Playmaker Tane Edmed was named to make his starting debut Thursday while prop James Slipper returns from injury in his 149th Test as Australia look to inflict more Rugby Championship misery on Argentina.
Nature
Against the tide: Filipinos battle rising sea on sinking island
On the Philippine island of Pugad, street food vendor Maria Tamayo wakes before her grandchildren to begin the backbreaking work of removing seawater from her home scoop by scoop with a plastic dustpan.
Culture
Silent for 800 years, medieval organ sings again in Jerusalem
The pipes of a medieval organ, buried for centuries and discovered near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, are once more filling a Jerusalem monastery with ancient melodies.
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Canoe-kayak champion Fox out of worlds after kidney surgery
Superstar paddler Jess Fox Thursday pulled out of the canoe slalom world championships, "absolutely devastated" after failing to sufficiently recover from surgery to remove a tumour on her kidney.
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DuPlantis excited to be back in Tokyo after 'apocalyptic' Olympics
Pole vault world record holder Armand 'Mondo' DuPlantis said Thursday that he hoped the world championships in Tokyo would be more fun than the "apocalyptic" Olympics there four years ago.
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Bolt backs Jamaicans to trump Lyles in world 100m
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has backed either Kishane Thompson or Oblique Seville to beat defending champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at the world championships in Tokyo.
'Extremely quick' wing Carter handed All Blacks debut against Springboks
Head coach Scott Robertson said Thursday that explosive wing Leroy Carter can be a "point of difference" on debut after he was named as one of five starting changes to the New Zealand side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa.
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Heat risks force world marathons and race walks to start earlier
The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
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Australian authorities investigate influencer over croc wrestling
Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland, condemning the "extremely dangerous and illegal" activity.
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Soured rivalry: India v Pakistan as 'brothers' clash for world gold
India's Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan will battle for javelin gold in Tokyo next week, the latest chapter in a brotherly rivalry which has soured since a deadly military conflict between their countries.
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'Exciting' wing Carter handed All Blacks debut against Springboks
Explosive wing Leroy Carter will make his Test debut after New Zealand on Thursday announced five starting changes for their second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa.
Health
Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: study
Government-led programmes attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritise society-wide solutions.
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Among Migrating Nurses, Survey Shows High Satisfaction Rates for Those Who Use a Certified Ethical Recruiter
The Alliance, a division of TruMerit (formerly CGFNS International), in 2024 surveyed more than 8,000 foreign-educated health professionals who had used one of its 19 Certified Ethical Recruiters (CERs). Ninety percent of respondents indicated they had an overall positive experience with their recruiter, with 55% reporting it was very positive.
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Dalet Unveils Agentic AI Media Workflows at IBC2025
New Dalet intelligent interface simplifies even the most complex production and media supply chain operations, enabling users to streamline workflows through a familiar, natural language user experience.
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South Africa beat England by 14 runs in rain-marred 1st T20
Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch took two wickets apiece as South Africa beat England by 14 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-marred 1st T20 in Cardiff on Wednesday.
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Rested Pogacar warms up for world championships in Canada
Tadej Pogacar says a 47-day break since his latest Tour de France triumph has left him rested and ready to launch his build up to the world championships with two races in Canada.
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South Africa smash 97-5 in rain-marred T20 opener against England
South Africa struck 97-5 inside eight overs in a rain-marred first T20 against England in Cardiff on Wednesday.
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Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest
Ange Postecoglou believes "exciting times" lie ahead of Nottingham Forest as the Australian aims to end the club's 35-year wait to win a major trophy.
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British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
Swimmer Ben Proud, who won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games, a competition where athletes will be free to use performance-enhancing drugs.