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Indonesia's coal love affair still aflame despite pledges

Indonesia's coal love affair still aflame despite pledges

Sania sits in front of her home in Indonesia, less than a kilometre from Southeast Asia's biggest coal complex, where chimneys pump dark grey smoke and a chemical smell into the air.

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The environment: another victim of Russia's invasion

The environment: another victim of Russia's invasion

Ravaged forests, flooded towns and dead dolphins: after nearly two years of war in Ukraine, experts say environmental damage is becoming an "enormous" tragedy that will affect generations to come.

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Swift, Biles bring star-power to stands for Packers-Chiefs NFL clash

Swift, Biles bring star-power to stands for Packers-Chiefs NFL clash

Pop icon Taylor Swift and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles brought star-power to the stands at Sunday's Packers-Chiefs clash in snowy Green Bay, where they turned out to cheer their significant others.

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Hikers evacuated as Indonesia volcano spews ash tower

Hikers evacuated as Indonesia volcano spews ash tower

A volcano in western Indonesia erupted Sunday, belching a column of ash around three kilometres into the sky and forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers, officials said.

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Tens of thousands march for climate in Brussels

Tens of thousands march for climate in Brussels

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Brussels on Sunday to demand urgent action against climate change as world leaders gathered for crunch COP28 talks in the United Arab Emirates.

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49ers destroy Eagles, Hill shines again for Dolphins

49ers destroy Eagles, Hill shines again for Dolphins

Brock Purdy threw four touchdowns and explosive receiver Deebo Samuel scored three as the San Francisco 49ers humbled the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with an emphatic 42-19 NFL statement victory.

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Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 bn

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 bn

Alaska Airlines announced Sunday that it would buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, consolidating its position as the nation's fifth biggest carrier if it can attain regulatory approval.

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Barca loan star Felix makes Atletico pay in title race

Barca loan star Felix makes Atletico pay in title race

Joao Felix's superb dinked finish earned Barcelona a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the La Liga title race.

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Vegas beckons as NBA's inaugural in-season tournament reaches knockout stage

Vegas beckons as NBA's inaugural in-season tournament reaches knockout stage

The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament breaks new ground again this week with stars including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo gearing up for quarter-final clashes on Monday and Tuesday.

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Inter make title statement by thumping troubled champions Napoli

Inter make title statement by thumping troubled champions Napoli

Inter Milan sent a warning to the rest of Serie A with Sunday's convincing 3-0 win at Napoli which re-established their two-point lead at the summit and left the champions' title defence on its last legs.

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