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Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
In a perfectly scripted finale, the 39-year-old widely regarded as the greatest soccer player in history signed off with his 126th internati
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Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
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Why do airport and flight rules exist?
Everyone follows these rules, but few know why. Each one traces back to an incident that changed aviation security.
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Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since injury return
The world No. 3 said he "wanted to earn everything" but did not know how quickly he would rediscover his form.
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TV personality Dewi Sukarno fined over assaults on ex-employees
In separate incidents in Tokyo last year, Sukarno threw a glass at her then-secretary and punched and kicked her then-manager.
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Japan considering another extra budget for disaster relief, Yomiuri reports
The government aims to pass the extra budget through the ordinary parliament session that begins early next year, the paper reported.
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Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa
The U.S. military in Okinawa banned troops from leaving base after a Marine was arrested for allegedly killing a woman at a Naha hotel on Sa
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Israel marks third anniversary of October 7 attack as election looms
Israel will mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events across the country, as heighten
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Yamamoto drives Dodgers to the brink of NLCS
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, matching his MLB career high, while surrendering only one run on four hits over seven innings.
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Two Houthi missiles target Yemen’s Aden International Airport
Explosions near Aden International Airport after Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov't said two missiles were fired by the Houthis.
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Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale
Lionel Messi said farewell to Argentina fans Tuesday in an emotional final international appearance, scoring in a 3-0 win over Benin at Buen
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U.S. and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports
The idea of reciprocal visits was initially raised by China in meetings with U.S. officials this year, CNN said in its report.
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Former German spy chief arrested for attempted treason, obtaining state secrets
August Hanning is accused of paying for secret documents and using them in an analysis for a foreign spy service.
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Zambia will sign $3.6 billion health plan with US that won't require sharing of patient data
Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement with the United States that excludes controversial clauses about sharing patient data and sp
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Apple’s smart home push includes doorbell, lock and thermostat codeveloped with LG
The arrangement allows Apple to expand its ecosystem without shouldering the full cost and complexity of producing and supporting such acces
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Remote-controlled traffic barriers to be installed at flood-prone underpasses
The move comes on the heels of a series of deaths at flooded underpasses, including during heavy rain in August.
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Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years
Syria's embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
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Comedian Dave Hughes to stop speaking at Liberal party events over political donation concerns
Entertainer alleges complaint made about ‘in-kind’ donations over Victorian fundraisers, where he has been railing against Labor e will no l
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Messi scores in emotional farewell game for Argentina
Lionel Messi was on the scoresheet as he played his final game for Argentina on an emotional evening in Buenos Aires.
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Richard Morecroft, veteran ABC news presenter, dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis
Anthony Albanese fondly recalls the passionate environmental advocate keeping an infant flying fox under his desk as he presented the news e
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North Korea warns U.S. over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia
KCNA state media condemned the recent delivery to Taiwan of new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the U.S.
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Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
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Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations
Haiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and ope
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Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike is conscious and speaking, lawyers say
Despite severe injuries sustained during the aborted execution, Pike, 50, is "still handcuffed and shackled" to her hospital bed.
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