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Messi scores twice as Argentina down Honduras

Messi scores twice as Argentina down Honduras

Lionel Messi's expertly taken double helped seal a comprehensive 3-0 win for Argentina over Honduras in Miami on Friday to extend their impressive unbeaten run ahead of the Qatar World Cup.

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Ukrainians race to fix shelled homes ahead of winter

Ukrainians race to fix shelled homes ahead of winter

On the half-ruined top floor of an apartment block in war-scarred Irpin near Kyiv, Mykhailo Kyrylenko looks proudly at the new roof taking shape.

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The bicycle making its way through Bogota's hellish traffic

The bicycle making its way through Bogota's hellish traffic

Each morning, hundreds of cyclists ride through the socially disadvantaged neighborhood of Kennedy in southern Bogota.

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What could happen if Putin used nuclear weapons in Ukraine?

What could happen if Putin used nuclear weapons in Ukraine?

President Vladimir Putin's threat to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine if Russian "territorial integrity" is threatened has sparked deep discussion in the West as to how it would respond.

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Bangladesh PM denounces 'tragedy' of rich nations on climate

Bangladesh PM denounces 'tragedy' of rich nations on climate

A country of fertile, densely populated deltas, low-lying Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable nations in the world to climate change.

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In Canada's Arctic, Inuit traditions help combat youth depression

In Canada's Arctic, Inuit traditions help combat youth depression

Filleting a fish, lighting a fire or building an igloo: In Canada's Arctic, Inuit youth are being encouraged to connect with their culture in an attempt to prevent severe depression and save lives.

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Homa finds joy money can't buy with win at Presidents Cup

Homa finds joy money can't buy with win at Presidents Cup

Sinking one of most pressure-packed putts of his life brought Max Homa a joy money can't buy and maybe even a major title couldn't match.

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Roger Federer: Enfant terrible to saintly global icon

Roger Federer: Enfant terrible to saintly global icon

From racquet-smashing enfant terrible with a bad attitude and ill-advised ponytail to universally respected role model and modern icon, Roger Federer has attained almost saintly status.

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Immelman laughs at LIV-boss Norman's Cup well wishes

Immelman laughs at LIV-boss Norman's Cup well wishes

Internationals captain Trevor Immelman, whose Presidents Cup squad was decimated by defectors to the LIV Golf Series, laughed off the well wishes of LIV commissioner Greg Norman on Friday.

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Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

Federer hails 'amazing journey' as he bows out with defeat

A tearful Roger Federer said he had been on an "amazing journey" after the final match of his outstanding tennis career ended in a defeat partnering long-time rival Rafael Nadal in a doubles at the Laver Cup in the early hours of Saturday.

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