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Medieval Europe and Africa collide in Sao Tome traditional theatre

Medieval Europe and Africa collide in Sao Tome traditional theatre

A carved bamboo flute trills before the percussion picks up the pace as the performers on Sao Tome bring a medieval European tragedy to life on the island off Africa's west coast.

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Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote

Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote

Germany faces a landmark regional election Sunday in the ex-communist east where the far-right AfD is easily expected to win and has its sights on heading its first state government.

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Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats

Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats

Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war.

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Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournament

Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournament

Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday.

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Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat

Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat

Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an "impossible" tennis calendar for a rising number of injuries in the sport.

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Defence chiefs back boosting US military presence in Australia

Defence chiefs back boosting US military presence in Australia

Washington and Canberra agreed to boost the US military presence in Australia and speed up cooperation, both countries said.

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Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through

Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through

Carlos Alcaraz got off to a sluggish start but stormed home, and Aryna Sabalenka was in control all the way as the defending champions led a stream of contenders into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday

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Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

When a wall of icy debris from a glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border tore through his village last week, Pemba Chhring Tamang watched the landscape he had known all his life disappear.

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Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round

Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early wobble to book his place in the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, recovering from a set down to defeat Portugal's Jaime Faria in four sets.

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Stocks rise, yields ease as oil slips on Trump hint at short bombing campaign

Stocks rise, yields ease as oil slips on Trump hint at short bombing campaign

Most Asian stocks enjoyed a healthy recovery Thursday following a drab start to the week as bond yields and oil prices dropped after Donald Trump suggested the latest US attacks against Iran would likely be short-lived.

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