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Italy face unbeaten South Africa in Turin Nations Championship match

Italy face unbeaten South Africa in Turin Nations Championship match

Italy host world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Turin in round four of the 2026 Nations Championship, with both teams forced into injury-related changes.

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Khawaja says entire Australia camp knew of 2018 ball-tampering plan

Khawaja says entire Australia camp knew of 2018 ball-tampering plan

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has challenged the official account of the 2018 sandpaper scandal, saying players and staff across the touring party knew about the plan.

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Luka Doncic Scores 53 Points in Lakers Comeback Win Over Trail Blazers

Luka Doncic Scores 53 Points in Lakers Comeback Win Over Trail Blazers

Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The win extends Los Angeles' winning streak to eight games and improves their NBA Cup Group Play record to 1-1.

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Rock Festival Nova Iguaçu Features Fresno, Paralamas do Sucesso, and CPM 22

Rock Festival Nova Iguaçu Features Fresno, Paralamas do Sucesso, and CPM 22

The fourth edition of Rock Festival Nova Iguaçu is scheduled for this Sunday at the Dutra Event Space in the Baixada Fluminense region. The event will feature seven national bands representing various generations of Brazilian rock, with tickets available through the Ingresse platform.

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German Auto Giants Face Existential Crisis as China Sales Plummet

German Auto Giants Face Existential Crisis as China Sales Plummet

Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW are grappling with a severe existential crisis in China, where their once-profitable operations have turned into significant financial burdens. As Chinese competitors dominate the market with superior technology and pricing, German automakers are forced to confront plunging sales figures and consider radical strategic shifts to stem the bleeding.

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TFG Africa Online Sales Surge 53% as Retailer Closes 120 Stores

TFG Africa Online Sales Surge 53% as Retailer Closes 120 Stores

The Foschini Group’s African business reported a 53.3% increase in online sales for the six months ended September 30, with its Bash e-commerce platform driving significant digital growth. This surge coincides with the retailer closing 120 underperforming physical stores as it shifts focus toward capital-light digital channels.

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Armenian FM Shahin Discusses EU Accountability for Palestinian Rights in Madrid

Armenian FM Shahin Discusses EU Accountability for Palestinian Rights in Madrid

Armenian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin held talks in Madrid with representatives from Human Rights Watch and other international organizations to examine how the European Union can enforce accountability regarding Palestinian rights. The discussions, held during a symposium on EU justice mechanisms, focused on legal obligations concerning Israeli settlements and the documentation of violations in occupied territories.

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California Humanities Honors Valdez and Burroughs at 'Everyday Courage' Event

California Humanities Honors Valdez and Burroughs at 'Everyday Courage' Event

California Humanities will host the "Everyday Courage" gala in Los Angeles on November 10, honoring playwright Luis Valdez and Japanese American National Museum President Ann Burroughs with Spirit of the Humanities Awards. The evening highlights how public service and cultural leadership drive community resilience.

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Masango Calls for Kaizer Chiefs Carling Knockout Cup Victory

Masango Calls for Kaizer Chiefs Carling Knockout Cup Victory

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Mandla Masango has called on his former club to secure the Carling Knockout Cup, arguing that silverware is essential to boost coach Fernando Da Cruz’s confidence and reward supporters following a challenging period. The team faces Siwelele FC in the quarterfinals this Sunday.

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Earliest Cannabis High Found in Siberian Tomb Challenges Historical Timeline

Earliest Cannabis High Found in Siberian Tomb Challenges Historical Timeline

An international team of archaeologists has identified evidence of psychoactive cannabis consumption in a 2,800-year-old Scythian royal tomb in southern Siberia. The discovery, published in Science, suggests ancient nomadic groups used the plant for intoxication centuries earlier than previously documented, though some toxicology experts question the scientific rigor of the findings.

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