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Grieving Singapore father on mission to save teens from drug vapes

Grieving Singapore father on mission to save teens from drug vapes

Since losing his only daughter in a fall from their high-rise flat in Singapore, Delfard Tay has turned grief into purpose, sounding the alarm on drug-laced vapes that put teenagers' lives at risk.

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Wilson drills game-winner as Aces hold off Mercury in WNBA Finals

Wilson drills game-winner as Aces hold off Mercury in WNBA Finals

Las Vegas star A'ja Wilson drained a turnaround jump shot with .3 seconds left as the Aces held off Phoenix 90-88 on Wednesday to move within one win of lifting the WNBA title.

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What we know about the new Gaza deal

What we know about the new Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.

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Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in Brazil friendly

Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in Brazil friendly

South Korea captain Son Heung-min is set to break his country's record for most appearances for the men's national team when they host Brazil on Friday.

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Stocks mixed as traders assess AI rally, US rates and shutdown

Stocks mixed as traders assess AI rally, US rates and shutdown

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors tried to assess the outlook for the global AI-fuelled rally, Federal Reserve interest rates and the ongoing US government shutdown.

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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive

Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League Baseball playoffs as the Cubs and Tigers stayed alive.

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Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan

Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan

Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal that could free the remaining living hostages within days, in a major step toward ending a war that has killed tens of thousands and unleashed a humanitarian crisis.

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EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament

EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.

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Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis

Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.

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US federal workers apply for loans as shutdown hits military morale

US federal workers apply for loans as shutdown hits military morale

Now into its second week, the US government shutdown has started impacting federal workers, prompting some to take out new loans to help make ends meet.

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