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Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets

Gilgeous-Alexander equals scoring record as Thunder roll Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equalled Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a pulsating clash of the Western Conference titans.

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Vance, Hegseth attend return of seventh US troop killed in Iran war

Vance, Hegseth attend return of seventh US troop killed in Iran war

US Vice President JD Vance on Monday attended the dignified transfer ceremony for the seventh soldier killed in the Middle East war.

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Myanmar civil war drives drugs epidemic in Thai hills

Myanmar civil war drives drugs epidemic in Thai hills

Hundreds of thousands of people in northern Thailand have become collateral damage from the civil war in neighbouring Myanmar, turning to drugs as supply through the area rockets on the back of the conflict.

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AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar

AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar

Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award.

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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism

Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism

A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside community.

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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City

No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City

Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when Manchester City visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

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Fertilizer prices surge from Iran war, squeezing weary US farmers

Fertilizer prices surge from Iran war, squeezing weary US farmers

American farmers are again feeling the squeeze after a year marked by trade turmoil and low crop prices, with the US-Israeli war on Iran fueling a fertilizer cost surge as planting season approaches.

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Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US

Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US

The National Assembly of Venezuela on Monday moved forward with mining reforms pushed by the United States, which is anxious to secure access to the country's critical minerals.

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Siniakova ends Andreeva Indian Wells defense in third round

Siniakova ends Andreeva Indian Wells defense in third round

Unseeded Katerina Siniakova ended a frustrated Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense on Monday, rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over the eighth-ranked Russian.

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Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins

Kelce set for Chiefs extension, Tagovailoa cut by Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is set to return for a 14th season after reaching agreement with the club on a new one-year deal ahead of the NFL's free agency window, US media reported on Monday.

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