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Year after exodus, silence fills Panama island threatened by sea

Year after exodus, silence fills Panama island threatened by sea

Streets once filled with children's laughter have fallen silent on a Panamanian island where almost all residents left a year ago due to the threat of the sea swallowing their homes.

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Former finalist Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with injury

Former finalist Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with injury

The 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios said Tuesday that he will miss this year's tournament and the grass-court season after "a small setback" on his latest injury return.

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Time machine: How carbon dating brings the past back to life

Time machine: How carbon dating brings the past back to life

From unmasking art forgery to uncovering the secrets of the Notre-Dame cathedral, an imposing machine outside Paris can turn back the clock to reveal the truth.

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Nationalist's win dashes hopes for Polish LGBTQ, abortion rights

Nationalist's win dashes hopes for Polish LGBTQ, abortion rights

Polish abortion rights activist Justyna Wydrzynska fought back tears as she recounted learning that the nationalist candidate had won Sunday's presidential election in Poland, which has a near-total abortion ban.

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Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap

Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap

Zico, who was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation, has warned that players are moving to Europe too young and cites his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.

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Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka in French Open semi-final hunt

Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka in French Open semi-final hunt

Carlos Alcaraz expects a stiff challenge from Tommy Paul in the French Open quarter-finals Tuesday, as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka look to set up a blockbuster clash.

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Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests

Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country's capital.

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In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could

In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could

In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations.

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South Korea on cusp, Uzbeks eye historic World Cup spot

South Korea on cusp, Uzbeks eye historic World Cup spot

European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs.

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Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off

Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off

The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.

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