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Pain, anger as Hawaii fire death toll climbs to 93

Pain, anger as Hawaii fire death toll climbs to 93

Anger was growing Saturday over the official response to an inferno that levelled a Hawaiian town, killing at least 93 people in the deadliest wildfire in the United States for over 100 years.

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Springboks captain Kolisi desperate for game time in warm-ups

Springboks captain Kolisi desperate for game time in warm-ups

Captain Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse are desperate for game time after title-holders South Africa arrived in Britain on Sunday to continue their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations.

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Typhoon Lan set to crash Japan holiday week

Typhoon Lan set to crash Japan holiday week

Japanese authorities on Sunday warned residents in much of the country to prepare for a strong, slow-moving typhoon set to hit during the peak summer travel week.

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Migrants on France's Channel coast undeterred by latest deaths

Migrants on France's Channel coast undeterred by latest deaths

"Crossing the Channel, it's playing with our lives," Hajji Mahmud acknowledged.

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Pace and power: Paralluelo gives Spain X factor at World Cup

Pace and power: Paralluelo gives Spain X factor at World Cup

Women's World Cup semi-finalists Spain might be defined by technique and a mesmerising passing game, but the player who gives them that precious something different is Salma Paralluelo.

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China vows 'forceful' response over Taiwan VP's US visit

China vows 'forceful' response over Taiwan VP's US visit

China on Sunday vowed "resolute and forceful measures" over a weekend trip by Taiwan Vice President William Lai to the United States it said it was closely monitoring.

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England relishing 'huge' World Cup semi-final clash with Australia

England relishing 'huge' World Cup semi-final clash with Australia

England say they are relishing playing in front of what promises to be a partisan 80,000 home crowd in their Women's World Cup semi-final against co-hosts Australia on Wednesday.

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One year on: How has US climate plan affected trade ties?

One year on: How has US climate plan affected trade ties?

US President Joe Biden's landmark climate action plan may have been trailed by billions of dollars in clean energy investment, but its potential to reshape trade lines has strained ties with allies.

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Pratt & Whitney engine issue adds to airline challenges

Pratt & Whitney engine issue adds to airline challenges

Commercial airlines have faced a tricky balancing act this summer, ramping up service to meet torrid travel demand in a period of labor shortages and supply chain constraints.

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Sudanese start small businesses to survive war

Sudanese start small businesses to survive war

Sudan's war has left university lecturer Ali Seif without pay for months. To make ends meet, he has turned to making soap in his room at a makeshift displacement camp.

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