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US Republicans try, try again with fourth speaker nominee

US Republicans try, try again with fourth speaker nominee

Republicans on Tuesday made their fourth pick in just two weeks to replace the ousted speaker of the US House of Representatives, underlining the chaos engulfing the fragmented party after three previous nominees failed to win the gavel.

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Ronaldo stunners edge AFC Champions League seven-goal thriller

Ronaldo stunners edge AFC Champions League seven-goal thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years to score two stunning goals and propel his Al Nassr side to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Al Duhail of Qatar in the AFC Champions League.

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Richard Roundtree, America's 'first Black action hero,' dead at 81

Richard Roundtree, America's 'first Black action hero,' dead at 81

American actor Richard Roundtree, heralded as "the first Black action hero" for his starring role in the iconic 1971 hit "Shaft," died Tuesday at 81, US media reported.

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Sydney to review plaques on colonial statues

Sydney to review plaques on colonial statues

Australia's oldest city, Sydney, is reviewing statues of its colonial figureheads after an Indigenous leader raised concerns about "offensive" plaques ignoring historical atrocities.

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Liverpool clash with Toulouse takes Comolli back to Anfield

Liverpool clash with Toulouse takes Comolli back to Anfield

Liverpool's home meeting with Toulouse on Thursday might not be their biggest European game of recent seasons, but the match offers a chance for a figure who was once highly influential on Merseyside to return to Anfield.

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Cake-loving Nche hopes for sweet taste of success in Rugby World Cup final

Cake-loving Nche hopes for sweet taste of success in Rugby World Cup final

South Africa's Ox Nche smiled as he reeled off the desserts he had tasted during the Rugby World Cup in France following Saturday's semi-final win over England.

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Family values taught All Blacks coach Foster to keep the faith

Family values taught All Blacks coach Foster to keep the faith

Ian Foster grew up with faith "an important part of our family" and the New Zealand head coach has had to draw on deep reserves of that with his job at one point in doubt.

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Argentina's Milei repels women voters, fires up disgruntled men

Argentina's Milei repels women voters, fires up disgruntled men

In Argentina, where women have made some recent gains but are still fighting for full equal rights, anti-establishment presidential candidate Javier Milei has divided the electorate with an unashamedly machismo stance.

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With Mideast crisis, Russia and China hope to turn tables on US

With Mideast crisis, Russia and China hope to turn tables on US

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has sought to isolate Moscow and pressure China to keep its distance. With war in the Middle East, Russia and China are seeking to turn the tables.

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In US heartland, activists press Native Americans to vote

In US heartland, activists press Native Americans to vote

With an eye on the 2024 presidential election, Codie Horse-Topetchy is feeling jubilant. She just registered 50 people to vote at the Comanche Nation Fair in Lawton, Oklahoma -- a resounding success.

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