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World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level: climate monitor

World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level: climate monitor

Earth has endured 12 months of temperatures 1.5C hotter than the pre-industrial era for the first time on record, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, in what scientists called a "warning to humanity".

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Pakistan begins voting, with Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win

Pakistan begins voting, with Khan in jail and Sharif tipped to win

Millions of Pakistanis began voting Thursday in an election marred by allegations of poll rigging, with the country's most popular politician in jail and a military-favoured candidate tipped to win.

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Most Asian markets track Wall St record, Shanghai extends rally

Most Asian markets track Wall St record, Shanghai extends rally

Most Asian stocks rose Thursday following another record on Wall Street, with strong earnings, a resilient US economy and Chinese moves to boost the country's markets playing up against fading hopes for an early Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

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De Rossi's revitalised Roma face first test against Inter

De Rossi's revitalised Roma face first test against Inter

Daniele De Rossi faces the first true test of his new Roma regime on Saturday as rampant Inter Milan come to town looking to defend their four-point Serie A lead.

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Christian Horner - Red Bull mastermind in the eye of a storm

Christian Horner - Red Bull mastermind in the eye of a storm

Days before he launches his 2024 Red Bull car, team supremo Christian Horner finds himself at the centre of a potentially damaging storm involving accusations of inappropriate behaviour from one of his employees.

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Tucker Carlson to air Putin interview Thursday

Tucker Carlson to air Putin interview Thursday

Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin will air on Thursday, the right-wing US talk show host announced.

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Exiled ex-candidate says Nicaragua is a 'tropical North Korea'

Exiled ex-candidate says Nicaragua is a 'tropical North Korea'

A year ago, Felix Maradiaga, who was imprisoned while running for president against Nicaragua's increasingly authoritarian leader Daniel Ortega, was freed and exiled to the United States.

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Economy is a gamble for Biden in election year

Economy is a gamble for Biden in election year

Anger over rising prices and wages that don't stretch far enough brought thousands of casino workers onto the streets of Las Vegas in recent months, part of a wave of labor discontent in the United States.

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New kind of football in the land of Pele as NFL booms in Brazil

New kind of football in the land of Pele as NFL booms in Brazil

Screaming and gesturing at the TV in his San Francisco 49ers jersey and scarf, Brazilian computer programmer Carlos Marins wills his team to come from behind and make it to the Super Bowl.

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Blackhawks to host Blues at Wrigley Field in 2025 NHL Winter Classic

Blackhawks to host Blues at Wrigley Field in 2025 NHL Winter Classic

The iconic 110-year-old Wrigley Field baseball stadium will host the 2025 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, the league announced on Wednesday.

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