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N. Korea ICBM launch appears to have failed, Seoul says

N. Korea ICBM launch appears to have failed, Seoul says

North Korea unsuccessfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during a new salvo of launches Thursday, the South Korean military said, with Washington urging all nations to enforce sanctions on Pyongyang.

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Make glasses cool with new emojis, urges UK schoolgirl

Make glasses cool with new emojis, urges UK schoolgirl

British schoolgirl Lowri Moore is just 13 but has achieved a lot in her short life, championing children who like her wear glasses.

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Parkland shooter jailed for life, confronted by victims' relatives

Parkland shooter jailed for life, confronted by victims' relatives

The gunman who murdered 17 people in a 2018 high school rampage was formally sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in a Florida court, where he was verbally confronted by furious parents.

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Sakkari into WTA Finals semis as Jabeur on track

Sakkari into WTA Finals semis as Jabeur on track

World number five Maria Sakkari advanced to the last four of the WTA Finals for the second straight year on Wednesday as Tunisia's Ons Jabeur got her campaign back on track with a battling victory.

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Javier outstanding as Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 World Series win

Javier outstanding as Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 World Series win

Christian Javier led Houston pitchers in an unprecedented World Series combined no-hitter Wednesday as the Astros beat Philadelphia 5-0 to level Major League Baseball's championship showcase.

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Final places at stake as England, New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup glory

Final places at stake as England, New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup glory

All-conquering England will be driven by the prospect of more women's Rugby World Cup glory when they face Canada before defending champions New Zealand look to end a losing run against France in the semi-finals on Saturday.

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Rehab for Egypt's 'Britney' stirs talk on women's rights

Rehab for Egypt's 'Britney' stirs talk on women's rights

In past weeks, the story of an Egyptian pop star admitted into a rehabilitation facility has spilled beyond celebrity gossip, and sparked new debate on women's rights in the conservative country.

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Italy's far-right PM Meloni meets EU chiefs

Italy's far-right PM Meloni meets EU chiefs

Italy's new far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets European Union chiefs in Brussels Thursday for the first time since her election, with the energy crisis expected to dominate the agenda.

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Captagon connection: how Syria became a narco state

Captagon connection: how Syria became a narco state

A decade of appalling civil war has left Syria fragmented and in ruins but one thing crosses every front line: a drug called captagon.

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N. Korea ICBM launch appears to have failed, Seoul military says

N. Korea ICBM launch appears to have failed, Seoul military says

North Korea fired one intercontinental ballistic missile and two short-range missiles Thursday, although the longer-range launch appeared to have failed, Seoul's military said.

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