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Hawks top Cavs again to advance in NBA Cup, Boston beat Bulls

Hawks top Cavs again to advance in NBA Cup, Boston beat Bulls

De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks beat league-leading Cleveland again on Friday to advance in the NBA Cup.

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South Korea star Jung Woo-sung apologises after baby scandal

South Korea star Jung Woo-sung apologises after baby scandal

One of South Korea's top actors apologised after it was revealed he fathered a child with a woman he is not married to, sparking nationwide scrutiny in a country where births outside marriage are still seen as taboo.

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Romania's economic troubles fuel far-right rise

Romania's economic troubles fuel far-right rise

In a working class neighborhood of Bucharest, pensioners like Ana Sandu wait for the afternoon to buy food when prices are lower, as inflation dampens hopes of a better life in the EU state heading into key elections.

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England on verge of wrapping up first New Zealand Test

England on verge of wrapping up first New Zealand Test

A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Saturday.

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Icelanders head to the polls after government collapse

Icelanders head to the polls after government collapse

Icelanders vote in a legislative election Saturday after the collapse of a fraught coalition prompted a snap poll where the economy is a top concern.

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England strike twice to have New Zealand in trouble in first Test

England strike twice to have New Zealand in trouble in first Test

England snared two quick wickets to have New Zealand battling to keep the first Test alive Saturday after Harry Brook's 171 gave them an imposing 151-run first innings lead.

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Researchers analyse DNA from dung to save Laos elephants

Researchers analyse DNA from dung to save Laos elephants

Slow and silent, former logging elephant Mae Khoun Nung emerges from a forest in northern Laos and follows her guide to an animal hospital for a check-up.

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North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties

North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and agreed to boost military cooperation between the two isolated nations, Pyongyang state media said Saturday.

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Brook's 171 gives England commanding 151-run lead over New Zealand

Brook's 171 gives England commanding 151-run lead over New Zealand

England took an imposing 151-run first innings lead over New Zealand in the first Test Saturday on the back of a majestic 171 from Harry Brook.

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Kamala's coda: What's next for defeated US VP Harris?

Kamala's coda: What's next for defeated US VP Harris?

For months US Vice President Kamala Harris was laser-focused on one potentially career-defining, history-making goal -- becoming the first woman entrusted with the keys to the White House.

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