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Empty Thanksgiving seat for family of Russia-held journalist

Empty Thanksgiving seat for family of Russia-held journalist

For Pavel Butorin, Thanksgiving is the most important American holiday, but there'll be an empty chair and a gaping absence this Thursday, which his wife will spend in a Russian prison.

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Red-hot Djokovic hoping for 'final push' for Serbia in Davis Cup

Red-hot Djokovic hoping for 'final push' for Serbia in Davis Cup

Novak Djkovic said Wednesday he is aiming to carry his superb form into the Davis Cup and winning the competition with Serbia this week is one of his "greatest goals".

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China and Uruguay upgrade ties as leaders meet in Beijing

China and Uruguay upgrade ties as leaders meet in Beijing

China upgraded diplomatic ties with Uruguay on Wednesday, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping met counterpart Luis Lacalle Pou in Beijing.

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Israel and Hamas agree truce, hostages for prisoners swap

Israel and Hamas agree truce, hostages for prisoners swap

Israel and Hamas said Wednesday they had agreed on a four-day truce in the Gaza war during which the Palestinian militant group would free at least 50 of the hostages they took in their deadly October 7 attack.

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Mick Schumacher to stay on as Mercedes F1 reserve driver

Mick Schumacher to stay on as Mercedes F1 reserve driver

Mick Schumacher will continue to provide back-up to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell after Mercedes confirmed on Wednesday that he will remain as the team's reserve driver next year.

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Headless sculptures by famed Polish artist go on auction

Headless sculptures by famed Polish artist go on auction

Works by the celebrated Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, including haunting headless sculptures, enigmatic tapestries and mask-like portraits, will go on auction Thursday.

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Families of Gaza hostages, Palestinian prisoners torn between emotions

Families of Gaza hostages, Palestinian prisoners torn between emotions

Israeli and Palestinian families were torn between hope and fear Wednesday following an overnight deal to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

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O'Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs

O'Sullivan threatens to quit in row with snooker chiefs

Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned he will quit snooker if he is restricted from playing non-tour events in China, saying his career is at a "crossroads".

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Babies, over-80s, entire families: the Gaza hostages

Babies, over-80s, entire families: the Gaza hostages

Following the announcement that Gaza militant group Hamas will release at least 50 hostages as part of a deal with Israel, here is what we know about the captives.

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Man Utd's Shaw returns to training after injury

Man Utd's Shaw returns to training after injury

Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw has returned to training after a lengthy injury layoff, the club announced on Wednesday.

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