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Rodgers relishing no-hoper status as Packers face Bills

Rodgers relishing no-hoper status as Packers face Bills

Aaron Rodgers wants the Green Bay Packers to embrace their underdog status as the struggling team bids to snap a three-game losing streak against the in-form Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

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US sees 'acute threat' from Russia, but says China is main challenge

US sees 'acute threat' from Russia, but says China is main challenge

Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights the "acute threat" posed by Moscow, but China is the most consequential challenge for the United States, the Pentagon said Thursday.

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Scottish minister resigns over new gender recognition law

Scottish minister resigns over new gender recognition law

A minister in Scotland's devolved government resigned on Thursday over planned gender recognition legislation which has pitted First Minister Nicola Sturgeon against Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

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Strong McDonald's results showcase advantage amid inflation

Strong McDonald's results showcase advantage amid inflation

McDonald's reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profits Thursday as executives pointed to signs it is drawing customers priced out of more expensive restaurants.

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World entering 'most dangerous' decade, warns Putin

World entering 'most dangerous' decade, warns Putin

The world is probably entering the "most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday, presenting the Ukraine conflict as part of a wider struggle against western domination.

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Diamond lauches Worcester rugby rescue plan

Diamond lauches Worcester rugby rescue plan

Former Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has launched a bid to rescue the financially-stricken club from administration in the hope of seeing the club return to the English Premiership within the next four years.

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Pakistan-born wannabe fighter pilot Raza flies high for Zimbabwe

Pakistan-born wannabe fighter pilot Raza flies high for Zimbabwe

Sikandar Raza failed a test for Pakistan's air force but was flying high on Thursday after playing a central role in Zimbabwe's shock Twenty20 World Cup win over the country of his birth.

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Spurs skipper Lloris struggling to understand VAR after European setback

Spurs skipper Lloris struggling to understand VAR after European setback

Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris was left bewildered by VAR after his side were denied a win late on against Sporting Lisbon and qualification for the knockout phase of the Champions League.

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War in Ukraine strains ties between Africa and West

War in Ukraine strains ties between Africa and West

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dug a rift between African countries and supporters in the West who are urging the continent to show solidarity with Europe.

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Seeking 'healthy' debate, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line

Seeking 'healthy' debate, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line

Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers."

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