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China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis

China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis

Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after a tense 2-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday.

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S.Korea says North fires around 10 ballistic missiles

S.Korea says North fires around 10 ballistic missiles

North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan Saturday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, days after Pyongyang warned of "terrible consequences" over South Korea-US military drills.

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Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic.

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Ukraine's 'Origami Deer' sculpture rescued from frontline tours Europe

Ukraine's 'Origami Deer' sculpture rescued from frontline tours Europe

An "Origami Deer" statue rescued from a Ukrainian city destroyed and occupied by Moscow's army is touring six European countries before featuring at the 61st Venice Biennale, which has sparked outrage over the inclusion of Russian artists.

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Samsung battery plant turns toxic for Orban's re-election campaign

Samsung battery plant turns toxic for Orban's re-election campaign

On the outskirts of the town of God, not far from Budapest, white smoke rises from a Samsung electric vehicle battery factory accused of exposing workers to cancer-causing chemicals, with Hungary's government under attack for failing to shut it down.

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Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women's Asian Cup

Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women's Asian Cup

Coach Nils Nielsen said Saturday Japan have the tools to take apart the Philippines in their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final as the ominous two-time champions bid to keep a fourth straight clean-sheet.

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Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities

Iran threatened Saturday to reduce US-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis.

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Mercedes' Russell wins 'pretty fun' Shanghai sprint from both Ferraris

Mercedes' Russell wins 'pretty fun' Shanghai sprint from both Ferraris

George Russell won "a pretty fun" sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, as the Mercedes driver continued his early-season dominance by leading home both Ferraris to extend his world championship lead.

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Russell wins exciting sprint race at Chinese GP

Russell wins exciting sprint race at Chinese GP

George Russell won a breathless sprint for Mercedes on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the first 100km dash in the new era of Formula One witnessing a late safety car and multiple lead changes.

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Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina

Sabalenka downs Noskova to set Indian Wells title rematch with Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka roared past Linda Noskova on Friday to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina.

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