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Ireland dump out West Indies to progress at T20 World Cup

Ireland dump out West Indies to progress at T20 World Cup

Veteran opener Paul Stirling slammed an unbeaten 66 as Ireland made the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 on Friday and sent two-time champions West Indies crashing out in a stunning upset.

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US charges seven Chinese nationals over forced repatriation campaign

US charges seven Chinese nationals over forced repatriation campaign

The United States charged seven Chinese nationals on Thursday for participating in an alleged campaign to force a US resident back to China as part of an "international extralegal repatriation" operation run by Beijing.

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'Risk of torture and death': Alarm over Iran protest prisoners

'Risk of torture and death': Alarm over Iran protest prisoners

Iranian campaigners arrested in a crackdown over protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini are at risk of being tortured or even dying behind bars, rights groups warn.

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Teen fighter says no regrets despite Ukraine ordeal

Teen fighter says no regrets despite Ukraine ordeal

Belarusian teenager Gleb Gunko left the front line in Ukraine with shrapnel in his legs, constant nightmares and post-traumatic stress disorder -- but no regrets about volunteering to fight the Russians.

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Thousand join Hungary teacher rebellion over 'humiliating' pay

Thousand join Hungary teacher rebellion over 'humiliating' pay

Hungary's failing schools are becoming the focus of swelling protests, with pupils and parents backing teachers sacked for rebelling over "humiliating" low pay and years of government neglect.

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Arango grabs late winner as Los Angeles FC beat Galaxy in playoff clash

Arango grabs late winner as Los Angeles FC beat Galaxy in playoff clash

Cristian Arango struck a dramatic stoppage time winner as Los Angeles FC beat LA Galaxy 3-2 in a thrilling Major League Soccer Western Conference semi-final on Thursday.

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Google fined $162 mn by Indian watchdog over market dominance

Google fined $162 mn by Indian watchdog over market dominance

Google has been fined more than $160 million by India's anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local smartphone market.

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Arango late winner as Los Angeles FC beat Galaxy in playoff clash

Arango late winner as Los Angeles FC beat Galaxy in playoff clash

Cristian Arango struck a dramatic stoppage time winner as Los Angeles FC beat LA Galaxy 3-2 in a thrilling Major League Soccer Western Conference semifinal on Thursday.

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Australia admit World Cup gamble after 'distressing' injury

Australia admit World Cup gamble after 'distressing' injury

Australia skipper Aaron Finch admitted they were taking a risk after not calling up another wicketkeeper for their Twenty20 World Cup defence starting on Saturday.

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Cardinals snap home skid with 42-34 NFL win over Saints

Cardinals snap home skid with 42-34 NFL win over Saints

The Arizona Cardinals returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the first half to seize control against the New Orleans Saints in a 42-34 NFL victory on Thursday.

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