Charles and Whitaker junior hope to keep families' Olympic tradition aflame
Harry Charles and Jack Whitaker aspired to be a pilot and a footballer respectively but now their sights are set on emulating their famous fathers in winning show jumping medals at the 2024 Olympics.
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Nintendo annual net profit solid but outlook cautious
Nintendo on Tuesday reported a solid net profit for the financial year to March on the strong performance of its blockbuster Switch console, but issued a cautious forecast.
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Boxing great Pacquiao gets knock out blow in Philippine presidential polls
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao quit the sport that lifted him out of poverty to rumble for the Philippines presidency, but his tough talk on drugs and crime failed to hit the mark with voters.
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US extradition dropped after Megaupload co-defendants strike deal
Two former colleagues of tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom have agreed to face online piracy charges in a New Zealand court in exchange for US extradition proceedings being dropped, authorities and the defendants said on Tuesday.
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Duterte popularity sweeps daughter to Philippines election win
Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could face international charges over his deadly drug war, but his daughter's thumping victory in the vice presidential race shows his popularity remains sky-high.
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Sony logs record full-year sales but net profit dips
Sony on Tuesday reported its best-ever sales in the financial year to March thanks to strong results in movies, electronics and music, while net profit dipped 14 percent from the previous year's record high.
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South Korea's Yoon calls on North to trade nukes for aid
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol called on the North to give up its nuclear weapons in exchange for massive economic aid at his swearing-in Tuesday, describing Pyongyang's missiles as a threat to regional and global security.
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Olympic champions to trailblazers: five to watch at SEA Games
Thousands of competitors are gathering in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi for the 31st SEA Games after Covid-19 postponed the event for six months.
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Queen to miss UK parliament opening as PM eyes political revival
Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday's ceremonial opening of Britain's parliament, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to reinvigorate his faltering government by unveiling its plans for the coming year.
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SEA Games to light up Hanoi after Covid delay
The SEA Games open in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi on Thursday after a six-month Covid delay with Southeast Asian pride at stake in everything from football to bodybuilding and eSports.
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