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Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead

Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead

World number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns rallied late to give the United States a 3-2 lead over the Internationals after Thursday's opening four-ball matches at the Presidents Cup.

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US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News

US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News

It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to continue fighting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News in an interview aired Thursday.

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Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest

Movie star Susan Sarandon and "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder were among a reported 100 people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they broke up a protest against the Israeli prime minister.

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UN approves resolution on dealing with rising sea levels

UN approves resolution on dealing with rising sea levels

The United Nations on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution demanding stronger action on rising sea levels, an existential threat for low-lying island nations driven by ocean warming and melting ice sheets and glaciers.

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Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League

Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales.

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Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday.

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Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister

Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister

Wealthy nations must pay for climate disasters that devastate countries that are least responsible for the crisis, yet bear its brunt, Nepal's foreign minister told AFP on Thursday.

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Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths

Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths

Chicago's White Sox and Cubs both grabbed post-season berths with wins Thursday as the Major League Baseball playoff brackets began to take shape.

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Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England series in thriller

Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England series in thriller

Dunith Wellalage took three wickets after captain Kusal Mendis hit a fine century as Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs at Headingley on Thursday in a last-over thriller to level a three-match one-day international series.

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Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp debut

Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp debut

Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Germany on Jurgen Klopp's debut in the visiting dugout in the Nations League on Thursday.

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