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Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina

Nche starts for South Africa as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina

South Africa recalled prop Ox Nche to the starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Twickenham as they look to retain their title.

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AI tool helps researchers treat child epilepsy

AI tool helps researchers treat child epilepsy

An artificial intelligence tool that can detect tiny, hard-to-spot brain malformations in children with epilepsy could help patients access life-changing surgery quicker, Australian researchers said on Wednesday.

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US stocks fall as government shutdown looms

US stocks fall as government shutdown looms

US stock markets edged lower and gold retreated from a record high on Tuesday as traders steeled themselves for a possible US government shutdown.

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Brigitte Bardot slams Saint-Tropez after decades in jet-set port

Brigitte Bardot slams Saint-Tropez after decades in jet-set port

Saint-Tropez's most famous resident, French screen siren Brigitte Bardot, has slammed the Riviera resort as a billionaires' playground where "nothing remains of what made it charming".

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Pentagon chief tells US military leaders to fix 'decades of decay'

Pentagon chief tells US military leaders to fix 'decades of decay'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the US military must fix "decades of decay" as he addressed a rare gathering of hundreds of senior officers summoned from around the world to hear him speak near Washington.

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Spotify founder Daniel Ek to give up CEO role

Spotify founder Daniel Ek to give up CEO role

Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek will step down as CEO on January 1 and become executive chairman, handing the reins to two of his deputies in a leadership shake-up, the music streaming giant said Tuesday.

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Barca star Yamal must 'work hard' to reach top level, says Flick

Barca star Yamal must 'work hard' to reach top level, says Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday if teenage star Lamine Yamal is to improve he must focus on improving his work rate, ahead of the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

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EU green lights Prada's bid for Versace

EU green lights Prada's bid for Versace

The EU on Tuesday cleared Italian fashion label Prada's 1.25-billion-euro ($1.5-billion) purchase of rival Versace after finding the acquisition raised no competition concerns.

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New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government's dismissal

New youth-led protests in Madagascar despite government's dismissal

Protesters in Madagascar held new demonstrations Tuesday, facing a heavy police presence and teargas, AFP journalists saw, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that the UN said has killed 22 people.

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Sinner to face teenager Tien in Beijing final as Gauff battles on

Sinner to face teenager Tien in Beijing final as Gauff battles on

Jannik Sinner reached his third China Open final in a row on Tuesday and will face talented teenager Learner Tien as defending women's champion Coco Gauff battled on.

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