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Former women's footballer of year Hegerberg back in Norway squad after 5 years

Former women's footballer of year Hegerberg back in Norway squad after 5 years

Former women's world footballer of the year Ada Hegerberg said Thursday she was returning to the Norway squad after refusing to play for the national team for nearly five years.

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NATO aims to up 'costs' for Russia to halt Ukraine war

NATO aims to up 'costs' for Russia to halt Ukraine war

NATO leaders pushed Thursday to raise the cost for Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine by bolstering weapons supplies to Kyiv and strengthening the alliance's eastern flank.

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Over half of Ukrainian children displaced by war: UN

Over half of Ukrainian children displaced by war: UN

More than half of all children in Ukraine have been displaced from their homes since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, the United Nations said Thursday.

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North Korea fires new ICBM in largest test since 2017

North Korea fires new ICBM in largest test since 2017

North Korea fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, Tokyo and Seoul said as they voiced outrage at Pyongyang's most powerful launch since 2017.

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Equity markets mixed, oil falls as investors track Ukraine war

Equity markets mixed, oil falls as investors track Ukraine war

Equity markets were mixed Thursday as investors contemplate the impact of surging inflation and central bank plans to sharply hike interest rates, while oil prices dipped but remain elevated on fears of further Russia sanctions that could hit already thin supplies.

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'China's Fauci' calls for protecting 'normal life' in Omicron fight

'China's Fauci' calls for protecting 'normal life' in Omicron fight

A top doctor in China's pandemic fight who came under pressure last year for questioning the country’s zero-Covid policy has called again for balancing anti-virus measures with maintenance of normal life as China struggles with an Omicron surge.

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Asian markets mixed, oil falls as investors track Ukraine war

Asian markets mixed, oil falls as investors track Ukraine war

Equity markets were mixed Thursday as investors contemplate the impact of surging inflation and central bank plans to sharply hike interest rates, while oil prices dipped though remain elevated on fears of further Russia sanctions that could hit already thin supplies.

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Pakistan dismiss fiery Warner after pitch row, Australia lead by 220

Pakistan dismiss fiery Warner after pitch row, Australia lead by 220

David Warner was bowled after a quickfire half-century and embroiled in a pitch row as Australia reached 97-1 at lunch Thursday on the fourth day of the third and decisive final Test in Lahore.

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Amapiano: South Africa's  'pumping' music gift from township to the globe

Amapiano: South Africa's 'pumping' music gift from township to the globe

Manchester United's Paul Pogba, fresh from a haircut, rhythmically juts out his chin to the catchy sounds of amapiano -- the South African music that has catapulted across the world.

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Malta votes in shadow of Ukraine, corruption scandals

Malta votes in shadow of Ukraine, corruption scandals

Malta votes Saturday in elections expected to result in a landslide victory for the current government, after a campaign overshadowed by the Ukraine war and the legacy of corruption.

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