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Feeling flush: Japan's high-tech toilets go global

Feeling flush: Japan's high-tech toilets go global

As Japan plays host to a record influx of tourists, one of the country's more private attractions -- the high-tech toilet -- is becoming a must-have in luxury bathrooms worldwide.

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Malone cements injury return with US all-around gymnastics title

Malone cements injury return with US all-around gymnastics title

Brody Malone, eyeing a Paris Olympics berth in the wake of a devastating knee injury, won the men's all-around title Saturday at the US Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Canada set USA 195 to win in T20 World Cup opener

Canada set USA 195 to win in T20 World Cup opener

Canada set the United States a challenging victory target of 195 in the opening match of the T20 World Cup at Grand Prairie Stadium on Saturday.

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Pass master Kroos bows out in style as Champions League record holder

Pass master Kroos bows out in style as Champions League record holder

Toni Kroos brought down the curtain on a glorious club career in fitting style as he entered the history books by winning his sixth Champions League on Saturday.

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VAR drama saves Miami blushes in St. Louis draw

VAR drama saves Miami blushes in St. Louis draw

A late VAR intervention saved Lionel Messi and Inter Miami from falling to a second straight home defeat on Saturday as the Eastern Conference leaders battled to a 3-3 draw with St.Louis.

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Dortmund face tough challenges after Champions League defeat

Dortmund face tough challenges after Champions League defeat

They threatened to shock Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday before succumbing to a bitter 2-0 defeat at Wembley, but Borussia Dortmund face an uncertain future.

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Mbappe the next prize for Real Madrid, kings of Europe

Mbappe the next prize for Real Madrid, kings of Europe

Real Madrid's record-extending 15th Champions League triumph will leave incoming French superstar Kylian Mbappe licking his lips at what lies ahead for him.

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China defence chief says Beijing ready to 'forcefully' stop Taiwan independence

China defence chief says Beijing ready to 'forcefully' stop Taiwan independence

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is ready to "forcefully" stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States.

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Very good morning as Djokovic battles back in French Open epic

Very good morning as Djokovic battles back in French Open epic

Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning as title rival Alexander Zverev was also pushed to the limit.

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Indigenous Mexican softball team fights against machismo

Indigenous Mexican softball team fights against machismo

Enedina Canul wanted to play softball, but the 47-year-old didn't have a bat -- and that was the least of her problems.

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