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South Korea exam sees record number of re-takes after medical reforms
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Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Fed; bitcoin above $90,000
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Pumas seek historic win over 'hurt' Irish
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Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona
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Man with explosives dies trying to enter Brazil Supreme Court
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Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul
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Hunger in G20 host Brazil is Lula's unfinished fight
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Biden, Xi arrive in Peru ahead of face-to-face at Asia-Pacific summit
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Mysterious diamond-laden necklace fetches $4.8 mn in Geneva auction
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Lawmakers clash, protesters arrested in wake of Amsterdam violence
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Global diabetes rate has doubled in last 30 years: study
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Six Israeli troops killed, deadly strikes in Lebanon
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US envoy says Mexico's 'hugs not bullets' strategy failed
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Lyon and Chelsea stay perfect in Women's Champions League
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Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account, Ruud misses last four chance
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Another clean sheet for Onana as E. Guinea, I. Coast qualify
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From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Trump China push
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Sri Lanka president eyes parliament win in snap election
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Spain flood epicentre braces for fresh deluge
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New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving
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Football 'world order' is changing, says Brazil coach
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Maiden century by Varma gives India unbeatable series lead
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Buy now, pay later: Latin America pressured by Chinese online shops
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Republicans complete power takeover with House majority
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Kane disappointed by England Nations League withdrawals
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Trump victory signals golden era for crypto industry
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'First Buddy': Musk takes unusual star role with Trump
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Workers stage walkout at US maker of Fallout video game
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England will not change 'DNA' against South Africa, says Slade
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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand to go 1-0 up in ODI series
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Biden, Xi to meet in Peru on Saturday: US official
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Spurs coach Popovich suffered 'mild stroke', says NBA team
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Spain flood epicentre under highest alert for fresh rain
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Turkey scrubs up its baths to keep hammam tradition alive
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'Very humiliating': Bangladesh's Yunus seethes over climate cash fight
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'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands in White House
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Tech's green wave hits choppy waters
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Fernandes hopes Amorim can 'change the energy' at Man Utd
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Trump, Biden shake hands in White House, vow smooth transfer
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Gatland battling 'pain' during tough Wales rebuild
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COP29 fight for climate money 'humiliating': Bangladesh's Yunus
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McIlroy aims for glory on happy hunting ground in Dubai
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Spain evacuates thousands in fresh flood alarm
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US death row inmate stages jazz protest for release in London court
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Markets stall, inflation and bitcoin rise amid Trump fears
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Germany's embattled Scholz trades blows with rivals as election looms
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Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account
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'I had to gather my strength': Ukrainians abroad sign up to fight
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'Legend' Healy set to equal O'Driscoll record against Pumas
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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has hit back at accusations made by former head coach Brian Flores in a lawsuit, branding the allegations as "false, malicious and defamatory."
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Scotland boss Townsend laughs off Jones' Six Nations mind games
Gregor Townsend said on Thursday England coach Eddie Jones' suggestion that Scotland are "red-hot favourites" for this weekend's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield was just a "song and dance" routine from his opposite number.
Lampard admits tough task as he prepares for Everton bow
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Greenwood arrest was a factor in Lingard's failed move: Man Utd boss Rangnick
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Aubameyang hails chance of a lifetime after signing for Barcelona
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Japanese snowboarder Yoshika out of Beijing Games after crash
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Ashley Cole reunited with Lampard as Everton assistant
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Gray returns for Scotland's Six Nations clash against England
Jonny Gray has been recalled by Scotland for their Six Nations opener at home to England on Saturday.
Ski jumpers 'really sad' at Covid-hit Kramer's Beijing absence
Ski jumper Marita Kramer's virus-enforced absence from the Beijing Olympics is "really sad", her rivals said Thursday, but blows the field wide open with the favourite ruled out.
Australia-born Hansen set for Ireland Six Nations debut
Australia-born winger Mack Hansen will make his Test debut for Ireland in their Six Nations opener agianst champions Wales on Saturday.
Curry to captain England in Six Nations opener against Scotland
England coach Eddie Jones compared Tom Curry with New Zealand great Richie McCaw after naming the flanker as captain for Saturday's Six Nations opener away to Scotland.
Adams gets change of scene for Wales at centre for Ireland clash
Josh Adams will play in the centre for Wales for the first time when the Six Nations champions open their campaign against Ireland on Saturday in Dublin.
Federer, Nadal set to team up at Laver Cup
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Sri Lanka's Lakmal retires to join Derbyshire
Veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Suranga Lakmal will retire from international cricket after the team's tour of India ends next month to join the English county club Derbyshire, officials said Thursday.
Djokovic to speak about Australian Open controversy in '7 to 10 days'
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Curry to captain injury-hit England against Scotland in Six Nations
Tom Curry will captain England in their Six Nations opener away to Scotland on Saturday after Eddie Jones' first two choices as skipper were ruled out through injury.
Olympic sprint champion Jacobs defiant ahead of Berlin return
Olympic 100 metres champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs will return to action for the first time since his shock Tokyo victories in the 60m indoor in Berlin on Friday, just days after denying accusations of doping.
S. Korea beat Philippines to enter first Women's Asian Cup final
Midfielder Cho So-hyun's fourth-minute goal helped ease South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Philippines and enter their first Women's Asian Cup final in India on Thursday.
Japanese snowboarder Yoshika suffers crash at Beijing Games
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Putin slams doping sanctions ahead of Olympics
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed sanctions against Russia over doping in sports ahead of a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the Winter Olympics.
Tragic team-mate inspires Australian snowboarders at Beijing Olympics
Australia's Olympic snowboard team vowed Thursday to go for gold at the Beijing Games in honour of two-time world champion Alex "Chumpy" Pullin, who died spearfishing aged 32.
Wizards surprise Embiid's Sixers, Nets slide continues
Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards to a 106-103 NBA victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Love in the time of corona: Mountain 'tease' for Kilde and Shiffrin
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Racers revel in nerve-racking debut on untested Olympic downhill
Intimidating, stressful, nerve-racking, but great fun: just some of the reactions of the ski racers after Thursday's first men's downhill training run on the untested man-made Olympic speed slope.
Bach says controversial Beijing Olympics 'will change winter sports'
The Beijing Olympics will "change the scale of winter sports forever", IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday, on the eve of a Games beset by concerns about human rights and Covid.
Canada on brink, US ice Honduras in big chill
Canada moved to the brink of their first World Cup finals appearance in 36 years on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over El Salvador as the United States reignited their qualification campaign with victory against Honduras.
Under-manned Wizards shock Sixers
Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards to a 106-103 NBA victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
France the favourites for exciting Six Nations
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Patriots coach Belichick praises 'ultimate competitor' Brady
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US back on track with Honduras win
The United States reignited their World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Honduras.
Ex-Browns coach makes 'tanking' claim
Ex-Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday the team incentivised losing during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, a day after former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores made similar allegations in an explosive lawsuit.
UEFA estimates Covid pandemic cost Europe's clubs 7bn euros
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Mane urges Senegal to 'go all the way' and lift Cup of Nations
Sadio Mane hailed his Senegal teammates after they beat Burkina Faso 3-1 in Yaounde on Wednesday to reach their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final.
Rayo and Valencia scrape into Copa del Rey semis
Rayo Vallecano reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years on Wednesday after they beat Mallorca 1-0 at a jubilant Vallecas.