FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event in history, environmental experts say.
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Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year
Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late career resurgence.
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Trump's big arch approved by ally-controlled board
An arts commission stacked with allies of US President Donald Trump gave the greenlight on Thursday to designs for his massive triumphal arch, as several lawsuits seek to halt the project.
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SpaceX postpones highly anticipated Starship launch
Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the highly anticipated launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket, calling off Thursday's test after multiple countdown stops-and-starts.
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Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence
Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's King Harald V on Thursday.
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On key: Leo Woodall finds right notes in 'Tuner'
When Leo Woodall first read the script for "Tuner" -- the dramatic debut from Oscar-winning documentary director Daniel Roher -- he couldn't wait to start filming.
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California governor orders a plan to cope with AI job upheaval
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered officials to start work on a plan to mitigate the job-destroying impact of artificial intelligence, the first US state to do so.
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement
NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.
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US voices hope on Iran deal progress
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan's army chief poised for talks in Tehran.
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza still catastrophic: NGOs
More than six months after the United Nations endorsed a peace plan in Gaza, the humanitarian situation there remains catastrophic, three global NGOs said Thursday, calling on Israel to respect its obligations.
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