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Van der Dussen credits IPL for South Africa's T20 win over India

Van der Dussen credits IPL for South Africa's T20 win over India

Rassie van der Dussen said the experience of South African players in the IPL helped them defeat India by seven wickets in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday.

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Putin compares his actions to Peter the Great's conquests

Putin compares his actions to Peter the Great's conquests

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday compared his current actions to Peter the Great's conquest of the Baltic coast during his 18th-century war against Sweden.

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PGA Tour bans LIV Golf rebels as new series launches

PGA Tour bans LIV Golf rebels as new series launches

The US PGA Tour slapped a ban on players who are competing in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series on Thursday -- just half an hour after the inaugural event teed off outside London.

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Japan elected to UN Security council for two years

Japan elected to UN Security council for two years

Japan was among five countries elected Thursday to hold a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2023 and 2024.

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James Webb telescope hit by micrometeoroid: NASA

James Webb telescope hit by micrometeoroid: NASA

A mirror on the James Webb Space Telescope was struck by a micrometeoroid last month but is expected to continue to function normally, NASA said Thursday.

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Activists urge Meta to overhaul policies for Iran content

Activists urge Meta to overhaul policies for Iran content

Three rights groups on Thursday urged Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to overhaul its policies for Persian-language content on Iran, complaining restrictions had impeded the ability of Iranians to share information during ongoing protests.

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McIlroy, Thomas back PGA Tour ban of LIV Golf rebels

McIlroy, Thomas back PGA Tour ban of LIV Golf rebels

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and two-time major champion Justin Thomas supported bans imposed Thursday by US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on players leaving for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.

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Van der Dussen, Miller shatter India's hopes of new T20 record

Van der Dussen, Miller shatter India's hopes of new T20 record

Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller smashed unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa chased down 212 in a seven-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday.

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Xbox expands cloud gaming service to Samsung smart TVs

Xbox expands cloud gaming service to Samsung smart TVs

Microsoft on Thursday announced that the ability to play Xbox games will be built into Samsung smart televisions in its latest cloud gaming move.

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Taylor steps down from England scout role

Taylor steps down from England scout role

James Taylor has left his role as head scout at the England and Wales Cricket Board, it was announced Thursday.

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