Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge for 'mercy' ahead of sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces more than two decades in prison following a blockbuster trial that saw the music mogul accused of harrowing crimes, on Thursday asked the judge determining his fate for "mercy" and "another chance."
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FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Higgo in four-way tie for PGA Tour lead in Mississippi
South African Garrick Higgo, chasing his second US PGA Tour title of the season, carded a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to join a four-way tie for the lead at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.
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New Zealand eruption survivors tell of horror on first day of inquest
An inquest heard on Friday of lifelong injuries and years of grief from survivors and family members of those who died in a massive volcanic eruption on New Zealand's northern island in 2019.
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Put the bright stripes away, Pope's Swiss Guards get new garb
The Swiss Guards, the defenders of the pope known for their colourful uniforms, unveiled more sombre attire Thursday -- but only for special occasions.
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New setback for Milei as Argentine Congress overturns spending vetoes
Argentina's struggling President Javier Milei suffered a new setback on Thursday as Congress overturned his vetoes of laws increasing funding for public universities and for pediatric care.
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Canada reports first death linked to measles epidemic
An infant born prematurely in the western Canadian province of Alberta died as a result of measles, officials said Thursday, the first fatality linked to the disease's resurgence in the country in the past year.
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Lille goalkeeper saves three penalties in Europa League win
Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer saved three successive penalties in a remarkable end to their 1-0 win over Roma in the Europa League on Thursday.
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Frenchwoman who escaped Nazi massacre dies aged 100
Camille Senon, a feminist and union activist who narrowly escaped the Nazi massacre in her French village of Oradour-sur-Glane died on Thursday aged 100, the mayor's office said.
Read moreProtests worldwide condemn Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla
Protesters around the world Thursday railed at Israel's interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza's besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in response.
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