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Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency
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Russians join street choirs to sing away sorrows -- or show dissent
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'Happiest moment': China's Mu first woman to win eSports Games gold
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UK fears grow over AI giant Palantir's health service deal
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EU talks deportations as five nations seek migrant centre in Africa
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Empty nets in Latin America as fish flee El Nino
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Kenneth Branagh examines the scars of Iraq war in 'Atonement'
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Meidroth blasts White Sox through, Phillies survive in MLB playoffs
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Hundreds held, dozens wounded as French school protests escalate
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'Catastrophic': Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five years
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US government's new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
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California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims
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US tennis star Navarro reveals health battle, ends season
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Panama ministers push for reopening of huge open-pit copper mine
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Panic, anger, tears: Evan Gershkovich's uneasy journey after Russian jail
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Bohm's blast keeps Phillies alive in MLB playoffs
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UK PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incident
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US judge accepts Paramount's Warner Bros. buyout settlement
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Google restricts access to new AI model over safety concerns
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Global stocks mixed as markets weigh higher oil prices, bond yields
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Watchdog clears former US Fed chief Powell in renovation probe
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Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international
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Israel PM hails Indian pilot of rerouted flight for averting disaster
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Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%
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Fury, Joshua kick off 'battle of Britain' in good spirits
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Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped
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First Hollywood, now Fat Bear Week: nepobaby wins Alaska contest
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Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix
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Barcelona lay down marker in Women's Champions League, Arsenal slip up
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Watchdog finds no criminal misconduct over US Fed renovations despite Trump probe
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US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting
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In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation
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Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino
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UK-France Channel migrant exchange deal scrapped: London
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Man City's meteoric rise clouded by financial scandal
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Portugal boss denies 'incident' with Ronaldo
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Polish activists open first abortion pill locker in Warsaw
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Israel PM says one of the pilots of rerouted flight tried to crash plane
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NHL Avalanche ink Bednar to four-year coaching deal
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Manchester City: Main points of damning judgement and possible sanctions
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Polish activists opens first abortion pill locker in Warsaw
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Italy looking for 'identity' under Mancini says Scalvini
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Turkey says news site closed for 'LGBTQ propaganda'
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The voices of Spain's housing camp protesters
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Oil companies close in on Venezuela despite hurdles
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Romanian parliament rejects pro-EU PM candidate
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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund scandal grows
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France ready to take on 'entire nation' in World Cup quarter-final
France coach Herve Renard is confident playing against "an entire nation" will bring out the best in his team when they face Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.
'Deserves a statue': Drama-filled finale for Dutch stalwart Van der Gragt
Retiring Stefanie van der Gragt "deserves a statue", coach Andries Jonker said, after her career came to an end with the Netherlands' 2-1 defeat to Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals Friday.
Netherlands coach Jonker says Spain the team to beat at World Cup
Andries Jonker called Spain the team to beat at the Women's World Cup after his Netherlands side lost 2-1 in extra time in their quarter-final on Friday.
Spain hit extra-time winner to reach World Cup semi-finals for first time
Teenager Salma Paralluelo scored an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time Friday and a clash with Japan or Sweden.
Scotland sniffs success in wheelchair rugby
With the rising profile of the women's game, rugby is showing itself to be a sport that can step away from the traditional stereotype of knuckle-dragging neanderthals.
Spain reach World Cup semi-finals for first time, Japan or Sweden await
Spain reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in extra time, with Sweden and Japan playing later Friday for the right to face them.
Spain beat Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach World Cup semis
Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden.
Swiatek holds off Muchova to reach quarters at rainy Montreal
Iga Swiatek, unfazed by two lengthy rain delays, held off Karolina Muchova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Montreal Open on Thursday.
Pakistan's K2 porters tread between tradition and modernity
Under mountains that dagger the sky, a misfit caravan of Pakistani porters trudge towards K2 toting live chickens and lawn furniture for adventurers seeking an audience with the world's second-highest peak.
Van der Poel targets unique world cycling treble
Mathieu van der Poel could complete an historic treble on Saturday when he attempts to add the mountain bike world title to his current road race and cyclo-cross crowns.
Alcaraz battles into Toronto quarters, Murray out injured
Carlos Alcaraz passed a tiebreak test on Thursday as the top seed squeezed into the Toronto Masters quarter-finals with a 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/3) victory over Hubert Hurkacz.
Injured Murray withdraws from Toronto clash
British veteran Andy Murray withdrew from his last 16 clash with Italy's Jannik Sinner at the ATP Toronto Masters on Thursday, citing an abdominal strain.
England celebrates the Webb Ellis myth
There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
Arm wrestling grips India with glitzy dreams
Athletes flex muscled biceps before going hand-to-hand in a newly televised arm-wrestling league seeking to take the sporting spotlight in otherwise cricket-mad India with a glitzy Bollywood-style makeover.
Colombia banking on their character to topple England at World Cup
Colombia coach Nelson Abadia is treating their Women's World Cup clash on Saturday against England like a chess game, confident his side's strength of character will carry them through to the semi-finals.
Spieth grabs first round lead at St. Jude Championship
Jordan Spieth grabbed a one stroke lead after the first round of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Thursday, making a strong start to the opening event of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Medvedev reaches ATP Toronto quarters, Ruud upset
Daniil Medvedev's hardcourt mastery continued Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Toronto Masters.
Mickelson bets topped $1 bn says former gambling associate
Phil Mickelson has placed bets worth a total of more than $1 billion during his career, including a $400,000 wager on the outcome of the 2012 Ryder Cup, according to excerpts from a forthcoming book published in US media on Thursday.
Ruud rally falls short in Toronto loss to Davidovich Fokina
Third-seeded Casper Ruud came up just short in his bid to battle past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Thursday, falling 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) to the unseeded Spaniard at the ATP Toronto Masters.
Kyrgios withdraws from US Open: organizers
Australian star Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from this month's US Open as he works his way back from injury, organizers said Thursday.
Pegula leads way into WTA quarter-finals at rainy Montreal
Fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula grabbed the first quarter-final berth at the WTA Montreal Open on Thursday with a crisp 6-4, 6-0 victory over Jasmine Paolini.
England boss Borthwick urges Arundell to 'trust his instincts'
Henry Arundell has been told to "trust his instincts" by England coach Steve Borthwick when the 20-year-old rising star faces Wales in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.
Wales boss Gatland expects Faletau to be fit for Rugby World Cup
Wales coach Warren Gatland is "pretty confident" key back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be fit to take his place in the squad for next month's Rugby World Cup in France.
Kompany backs Burnley target Ramsey to win England honours
Vincent Kompany believes Burnley are on the cusp of signing a future England international in Aston Villa midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Dygert puts injuries behind her with time trial world title
Three years after a horror fall almost ended her career, Chloe Dygert of the United States won the women's time trial at the cycling world championships on Thursday.
Villa's Buendia suffers major knee injury
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia has suffered a "significant knee ligament injury" that could rule him out for up to eight months, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Guardiola says Man City treble 'once in a lifetime' feat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Thursday that last season's remarkable treble success was a "once in a lifetime" achievement as he tried to lower expectations on the eve of a new campaign.
Real Madrid rocked by injury to goalkeeper Courtois
Real Madrid suffered a huge blow on the eve of the new La Liga season with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training on Thursday.
West Ham complete signing of Mexico's Alvarez from Ajax
West Ham have completed the signing of Mexico international Edson Alvarez from Dutch giants Ajax for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced Thursday.
Dupont and Ntamack back as France at full strength for Scotland rematch
Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack will return to the France team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Scotland in Saint-Etienne after being rested for last week's defeat at Murrayfield.
Farrell leads experienced England in Wales World Cup warm-up
England recalled several senior players, including Billy Vunipola, to a side once again captained by regular skipper Owen Farrell for their return Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Diani firing for France ahead of Australia World Cup showdown
Kadidiatou Diani might have feared she was going to miss the Women's World Cup when she suffered a fractured collarbone towards the end of last season, but the 28-year-old returned to fitness in time and has played a key role on France's run to the quarter-finals.