After Trump-fueled brawls, Canada-US renew Olympic hockey rivalry
The US-Canada men's hockey Olympic rivalry, born a century ago, has produced plenty of teeth-clenching drama, but after political tension spilled onto the ice last year, the upcoming Winter Games showdown could serve up the fiercest clash yet.
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Eileen Gu - Olympic champion who bestrides rivals US, China
Eileen Gu soared to double Olympic gold as a teenager four years ago but it was the colour of her passport which drew as much scrutiny as her stunning displays.
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Trump, first lady attend premier of multimillion-dollar 'Melania' documentary
US President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and top administration officials attended the premier Thursday night of the first lady's new movie promising a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her husband's return to power.
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US Senate eyes funding deal vote as government shutdown looms
The US Senate edged closer to a vote Friday on a funding deal to avert a government shutdown following a bitter standoff over President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown.
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Cuddly Olympics mascot facing life or death struggle in the wild
Tina and Milo, the ermine and stoat mascots of the upcoming 2026 Olympic Games in Italy, are already everywhere -– smiling on stuffed animals, posters, mugs and T-shirts.
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UK schoolgirl game character Amelia co-opted by far-right
A purple-haired anti-migrant cartoon character featured in a UK government anti-extremism programme has been co-opted by the far right, appearing in AI-generated videos circulating around Europe and the United States.
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Anger as bid to ramp up Malaysia's football fortunes backfires
A ham-fisted attempt to ramp up Malaysia's footballing fortunes with foreign-born players has backfired, critics say, sparking soul-searching and calls to redouble the focus on homegrown talent.
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Panama court annuls Hong Kong firm's canal port concession
Panama's Supreme Court annulled on Thursday the concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the Panama Canal, a year after US President Donald Trump threatened to seize the crucial passageway claiming China controlled it.
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Pioneer African Olympic skier returns to Sarajevo slopes for documentary
In 1984, Lamine Gueye carved out a piece of Olympic history in Sarajevo by becoming the first Black African to compete in the Winter Games.
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Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, further increasing pressure on the communist-led island.
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