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Bolsonaro in renewed attack on voting system

Bolsonaro in renewed attack on voting system

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday renewed his attacks on the country's electronic voting system ahead of October elections in which he will face off against favorite Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Everton seal Premier League survival after epic escape, Burnley out of bottom three

Everton seal Premier League survival after epic escape, Burnley out of bottom three

Everton staged a dramatic fightback from two goals down to preserve their Premier League status with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace, while Burnley climbed out of the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Thursday.

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Canada to ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Canada to ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks

Canada is to ban Chinese telecommunications giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless networks due to national security concerns, officials said Thursday.

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Epicenter favored in Preakness with Derby-winner Rich Strike out

Epicenter favored in Preakness with Derby-winner Rich Strike out

The absence of longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike takes a Triple Crown tilt off the table and sets up Derby runner-up Epicenter as the favorite in the $1.65 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

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Everton's epic comeback beats Palace to secure survival

Everton's epic comeback beats Palace to secure survival

Everton secured their Premier League status thanks to a thrilling second half comeback from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in front of a cacophonous Goodison Park crowd.

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Sandstorms pose serious risk to human health

Sandstorms pose serious risk to human health

Sandstorms have engulfed the Middle East in recent days, in a phenomenon experts warn could proliferate because of climate change, putting human health at grave risk.

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Finland brews up NATO-themed beer

Finland brews up NATO-themed beer

When Finland decided to seek NATO membership on Sunday, the owner of a small brewery in Savonlinna, Petteri Vanttinen, 42, decided to celebrate by launching a new beer in honour of the military alliance.

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McIlroy gets long-sought hot major start with 65 at PGA

McIlroy gets long-sought hot major start with 65 at PGA

Rory McIlroy finally delivered the sizzling major start he has waited years to unleash, firing a five-under par 65 to grab the lead Thursday at the PGA Championship.

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Mets ace Scherzer out 6-8 weeks

Mets ace Scherzer out 6-8 weeks

Three-time Cy Young Award-winner Max Scherzer is expected to miss six to eight weeks with an oblique muscle strain, baseball's New York Mets said Thursday.

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US approves $40 bn for Ukraine as Biden rallies behind NATO bids

US approves $40 bn for Ukraine as Biden rallies behind NATO bids

The US Congress on Thursday approved a gargantuan $40 billion aid package for Ukraine to help fight Russia's invasion as President Joe Biden rallied behind the historic NATO membership bids of Sweden and Finland.

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