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Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback

Gender-row boxer Lin targets Asian Games after bronze on comeback

Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting's coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Paris Olympics.

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US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon

US-Iran truce shows cracks as war flares in Lebanon

The fragile truce between Iran and the United States showed signs of unravelling on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel pummelled Lebanon.

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In Romania, many Hungarians root for Orban in vote

In Romania, many Hungarians root for Orban in vote

In the Romanian town of Odorheiu Secuiesc, where most of the population are ethnic Hungarians, Teresia Hadhazi wants her vote to help nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban win again in Sunday's parliamentary election across the border.

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Home where young Bowie dreamt of 'fame' to open to public

Home where young Bowie dreamt of 'fame' to open to public

With its grey front door and battered picket fence, No. 4 Plaistow Grove in the anonymous London suburb of Bromley is unremarkable in every way except for one.

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Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire

Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.

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Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions

Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions

For weeks now, the global tech industry has been waiting for a major artificial intelligence launch from DeepSeek, seen as a benchmark for China's progress in the fast-moving field.

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You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes

You're being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes

Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year's Asian Games: You are being watched.

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US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of War

US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of War

A US appeals court on Wednesday denied Anthropic's request to put on hold a move by the Pentagon to label it a supply chain risk, but ordered the AI startup's legal battle with the Department of War to be put on a fast track.

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Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage

Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage

Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of duck and goose feathers.

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Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters

Firm, fast Augusta set to test golf's best in 90th Masters

The world's top golfers are gearing up for a demanding test at Augusta National, where firm, fast conditions await in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters.

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