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Hong Kong unveils plan to align economy with China's goals
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Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US
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Brazilian voters the latest to eye Bukele security model with envy
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Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers
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EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance
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Peace is a 'dangerous' word in Russian city heading to polls
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EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
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Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls
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Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'
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'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen
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Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision
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Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office
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US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
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US military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
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Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger - El Nino chokes Central America
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US Fed to deliver rate decision with markets betting on hike
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In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to rise
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Saudi, Egypt demand open Red Sea as Riyadh vows response to Houthi attacks
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Brazil's Supreme Court clashes over handling of probe involving judge
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Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad
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Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added
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Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry
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i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy
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Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich
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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments
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Empty seats as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
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Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
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Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
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Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal
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Ton-up Brook leads from the front as England hammer Sri Lanka in 1st T20
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Trump blasts Supreme Court justices over 'horrible' mail vote ruling
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AI giants pursue self-regulation as safety fears mount
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Maduro ally pleads guilty to US money laundering charges
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Argentina begin life after Messi with Bolivia friendly
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Finnish president Stubb speaks to AFP about Trump, Russia and saunas
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Helen Mirren delves into Patricia Highsmith's mind in 'A Talent for Murder'
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Trump says Kennedy Center to close after judge bars name change
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Sanders, Bannon warn of AI dangers in rare US left-right alignment
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South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead
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US Senate crypto bill collapses amid partisan deadlock
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'Battle of Chile' documentary-maker Patricio Guzman dies, aged 85
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Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal
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Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico
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Empty benches as schools reopen in Venezuela's quake-hit Guaira
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OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create an AI standards body
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US judge rules Trump's name must remain off Kennedy Center
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Lens sack Toppmoeller after six games in charge
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Samson fires India to T20 series win over Afghanistan
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Rob Reiner son will not face death penalty, prosecutor says
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Carney sells Canada to global investors but says US ties still key
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Germany's world number two Alexander Zverev pulled out of the United Cup on Wednesday with a bicep strain barely a week away from the Australian Open.
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Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka used a rain break to her advantage to power to a straight-sets win in the second round of the Auckland Classic on Wednesday.
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Olmo's Barcelona future in air over registration race
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Barcelona race against clock to register Olmo
Barcelona raced against the clock to keep Dani Olmo on Tuesday after a Spanish court thwarted a second attempt by the financially troubled Catalan giants to extend the star's registration.
Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in title race
Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to hammer away at Liverpool's daunting lead in the Premier League title race.
West Ham's Bowen sidelined with foot fracture
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Rooney exit extends managerial struggles for England's 'golden generation'
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Southgate won't be 'Sir' at home after knighthood
Gareth Southgate joked he won't be called 'Sir' by his family after the former England manager was given a knighthood in the New Year Honours.
Rooney leaves Plymouth after just seven months in charge
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney stepped down as Plymouth manager on Tuesday after just seven months in charge of the Championship strugglers.
Kyrgios needs 'miracle' after return from long injury layoff
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Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up with back problem
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a "back niggle" in a blow to her Australian Open preparations.
Five talking points at the midway point of the Premier League season
Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League title as 2024 draws to a close, while it was a first half of the season to forget for Manchester City and Manchester United.
Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury.
Kyrgios goes down fighting on return, Sabalenka wins season-opener
Nick Kyrgios lost in three tight sets on Tuesday in his first singles match since June 2023 as women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to win her season-opener at the Brisbane International.
Gauff, Paolini on fire as USA, Italy surge into United Cup quarters
Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini and Taylor Fritz all clocked impressive wins Tuesday as tennis powerhouses Italy and the United States surged into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team United Cup.
Hart triple-double sparks Knicks to eighth straight NBA win
Josh Hart delivered his third triple-double of the season on Monday to spark the New York Knicks to a 126-106 victory at Washington that stretched their win streak to eight games.
Sabalenka opens season with 'tricky' win in Brisbane
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to open her season with a straight-sets victory Tuesday and kickstart her bid to win the Australian Open for a third consecutive time.
Paolini on fire as Italy surge into United Cup quarter-finals
A red-hot Jasmine Paolini led Italy into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team United Cup on Tuesday, with the world number four in sizzling form.
Hart's triple double sparks Knicks to eighth straight NBA win
Josh Hart delivered his third triple double of the season on Monday, sparking the New York Knicks in a 126-106 victory at Washington that stretched their win streak to eight games.
Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test
Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh.
LeBron, at 40, says he could have 5-7 more 'high-level' NBA years
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven years in the NBA at a high-caliber level -- though he conceded he would probably retire before then.
Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up with back injury
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu on Tuesday pulled out of the Auckland Classic with a "back niggle" in a blow to her preparations for the Australian Open which starts in less than two weeks.
Man Utd in battle for survival as losing run goes on
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.
Man Utd in a relegation battle, says under-fire Amorim
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after losing 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday to end 2024 14th in the table.
Villa frustrated as Lamptey rescues Brighton
Aston Villa wasted a chance to close the gap on the Premier League's top four as Tariq Lamptey's late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brighton on Monday.
Chelsea's title hopes rocked by shock defeat at Ipswich
Chelsea's bid to climb back into the Premier League title race suffered a major blow as lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday.
Newcastle extend Man Utd's losing run with ease
Manchester United ended a 2024 to forget with a fourth consecutive defeat as Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to intensify the scrutiny on Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim.
Emotional Jesus Navas bids farewell to football career
Retiring Spanish football legend Jesus Navas tearfully bid farewell to his playing career on Monday with songs, chants and other tributes at a ceremony at Sevilla's packed Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium.
Sporting deaths of the year -- Part II
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Shahidi, Bennett star as Afghanistan draw Zimbabwe Test
Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday.