Japan wants to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035
Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country's rugby union chief said, potentially bringing it back to Asia for a second time.
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Tunisia drought threatens 'catastrophic' grain harvest
A severe drought in North Africa has left Tunisian farmers bracing for a catastrophically poor harvest, imperilling food security in the cash-strapped country.
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How Japan's big plans for a 'hydrogen society' fell flat
It was once touted as a miracle solution to Japan's energy problems: creating a "hydrogen society" by sharply ramping up use of the fuel for vehicles, industry and housing.
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Fossil fuel pledges divide G7 in 'critical decade' for climate
G7 allies meet this week for climate talks that are likely to urge more action in a "critical decade", but could also lay bare divisions on ambitious fossil fuel commitments.
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North Korea likely fired 'new type' of ballistic missile, Seoul says
North Korea likely fired a "new type" of ballistic missile Thursday that may have used advanced solid fuel, Seoul's military said, representing a potential technical breakthrough for Pyongyang's banned weapons programs.
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Most Asian markets drop after recession warning, rate hike seen
Asian markets mostly fell Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting showed officials saw a US recession at the end of the year, while inflation data could not temper expectations of another interest rate hike.
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LaVine leads fightback as Bulls eliminate Raptors
Zach LaVine led a second-half fightback as the Chicago Bulls eliminated the Toronto Raptors from the NBA's play-in tournament on Wednesday.
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Australian Rules chief 'exasperated' by online racial abuse
Australian Rules chief Gillon McLachlan was left "exasperated" after a spate of racial abuse on social media again blighted the game, as high-profile Indigenous star Eddie Betts said "enough is enough".
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Dominion v. Fox News: major defamation case heads to trial
A closely-watched civil trial that pits vote machine maker Dominion against Fox News and tests the extent of free speech rights for media in America -- even when broadcasting alleged election falsehoods -- is due to start Thursday with jury selection.
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Biden to address Irish parliament on historic visit
After a frosty encounter north of the border, US President Joe Biden is assured of a far warmer welcome by lawmakers in Ireland on Thursday during a visit to the country of his ancestral roots.
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