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Blinken in Seoul for talks as N. Korea-Russia boost military ties

Blinken in Seoul for talks as N. Korea-Russia boost military ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting key regional ally South Korea on Thursday for talks set to focus on security, as North Korea ramps up military cooperation with Russia.

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US strikes Iran-linked weapons storage site in Syria

US strikes Iran-linked weapons storage site in Syria

US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks against American personnel, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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US senator tells AFP Gaza civilian toll 'too high'

US senator tells AFP Gaza civilian toll 'too high'

A US senator said Wednesday that it is "vital" for Israel to carry out a more targeted offensive in the Gaza Strip to limit civilian casualties.

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Man Utd's luck will turn, insists defiant Ten Hag

Man Utd's luck will turn, insists defiant Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his side are due a turnaround in fortune after collapsing to a 4-3 defeat at FC Copenhagen that left the Red Devils close to exiting the Champions League.

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Australian captain Meg Lanning retires from international cricket

Australian captain Meg Lanning retires from international cricket

Australian women's captain Meg Lanning on Thursday retired from international cricket, walking away as one of the game's most prolific run scorers and decorated leaders.

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MLB Angels hire ex-Rangers boss Washington as manager

MLB Angels hire ex-Rangers boss Washington as manager

Ron Washington, who guided the Texas Rangers to two World Series appearances, was hired on Wednesday as the manager of the Los Angeles Angels, the Major League Baseball club announced.

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Real Madrid, Bayern qualify for Champions League last 16, Man Utd stunned

Real Madrid, Bayern qualify for Champions League last 16, Man Utd stunned

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the clubs to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games to spare on Wednesday, while Manchester United's poor form continued as they slipped to a stunning 4-3 defeat against FC Copenhagen.

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'Phenomenon' Kane sends Bayern past Galatasaray and into last 16

'Phenomenon' Kane sends Bayern past Galatasaray and into last 16

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer called Harry Kane "a phenomenon" after the striker scored two goals in the final 10 minutes to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Wednesday, booking the home side a spot in the Champions League knockout stage.

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Canada beat hosts Spain, Italy defeat France in BJK Cup

Canada beat hosts Spain, Italy defeat France in BJK Cup

Canada took an unassailable 2-0 lead over hosts Spain in the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Wednesday, to get off to a strong start in Group C.

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Former Grammys head accused of rape

Former Grammys head accused of rape

The former head of the organization behind the Grammy awards on Wednesday was sued by a musician who accused him of drugging and raping her in 2018.

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