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Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms
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Australia's Head backs struggling opening partner Weatherald
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Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet
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Texans edge Chargers to reach NFL playoffs
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Osimhen and Mane score as Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
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Thailand and Cambodia declare truce after weeks of clashes
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US govt revokes Harvard's right to enroll foreign students
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California's electric car drive put on blocks by US Senate
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Italy court makes 'historic' ruling for same-sex mothers
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Stock markets sluggish as Trump tax cuts clear House
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Gaza rescuers say more than 50 killed as Israel orders evacuations
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