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Indonesia seizes tanker over palm oil export ban violation

Indonesia seizes tanker over palm oil export ban violation

The Indonesian Navy has seized a tanker that was carrying palm oil out of the country in violation of an export ban, a spokesman said Saturday.

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Soy boon for Argentina as Ukraine war boosts prices

Soy boon for Argentina as Ukraine war boosts prices

Russia's war on Ukraine has sent grain prices skyrocketing -- a worry for consumers worldwide but potentially a boon for producers like Argentina, which hopes an influx of soybean "agridollars" will boost its faltering economy.

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Qatar's migrant army queues for glimpse of World Cup

Qatar's migrant army queues for glimpse of World Cup

Thousands of migrant labourers, many of whom have worked on Qatar's new stadiums, have formed long queues to see the World Cup trophy that will be contested in the Gulf state this year.

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Standoff at strategic Ukraine river eyed by Russian troops

Standoff at strategic Ukraine river eyed by Russian troops

On the municipal beach at Nikopol in southern Ukraine, barbed wire, sand bags and other defences have replaced children playing on the sand.

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Moscow museum chronicles NATO 'cruelty' amid Ukraine campaign

Moscow museum chronicles NATO 'cruelty' amid Ukraine campaign

Paintings of wounded children and grieving women line the walls, while loudspeakers spit out the sound of approaching war planes.

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Embiid inspires 76ers to rout of Heat, Mavs set down Suns

Embiid inspires 76ers to rout of Heat, Mavs set down Suns

Philadelphia's star center Joel Embiid returned from injury to help the re-energized 76ers beat the Miami Heat 99-79 on Friday, clawing back a game in their NBA playoff series.

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Chelsea says Todd Boehly-led group to buy club in $5.2 bn deal

Chelsea says Todd Boehly-led group to buy club in $5.2 bn deal

Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion).

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Marcos Jr on verge of historic win as Philippine presidential campaign ends

Marcos Jr on verge of historic win as Philippine presidential campaign ends

The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was set to address hundreds of thousands of supporters Saturday on the final day of presidential election campaigning, as polls show him heading towards a landslide win.

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Chelsea says Todd Boehly-led group to buy club in £4.25 bn ($5.2 bn) deal

Chelsea says Todd Boehly-led group to buy club in £4.25 bn ($5.2 bn) deal

Chelsea FC said a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly would acquire the London club after agreeing terms in a deal worth £4.25 billion ($5.2 billion).

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Embiid inspires 76ers to rout of Heat

Embiid inspires 76ers to rout of Heat

Philadelphia's star center Joel Embiid returned from injury and the re-energized 76ers beat the Miami Heat 99-79 on Friday to claw back a game in their NBA playoff series.

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