Track-less Tuvalu sends one-man team to Paris Olympics
Athletes on Tuvalu train on the airport runway in the absence of a running track, but the tiny Pacific nation will still manage to send a one-man sprint team to the Paris Olympics.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin enjoyed a red carpet welcome, a military ceremony and an embrace from North Korea's Kim Jong Un during a state visit Wednesday to Pyongyang where they both pledged to forge closer ties.
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German rappers spark buzz with rhubarb-bar blabber
A tongue-twisting German rap about rhubarb has become the latest unlikely musical hit to storm the internet, racking up millions of views and inspiring a viral dance routine.
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EU to warn France, Italy and more over unruly budgets
The European Union is expected on Wednesday to rebuke nearly 10 governments, including France and Italy, over their excessive spending after new budget rules entered into force this year.
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Ruiz ready to play starring role again for Spain against Italy
Spain are hoping the "exceptional" Fabian Ruiz can again be the difference-maker when they look to build on an impressive win against Croatia in their second Euro 2024 outing against Italy on Thursday.
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Japan-born judoka chases gold for South Korea in memory of grandma
Judo world champion Huh Mi-mi was born and raised in Japan, but she will represent South Korea at next month's Paris Olympics to fulfil the wishes of her late grandmother.
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Taiwan president says island 'will not bow' to China's pressure
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that China was attempting to force the self-ruled island into submission but that it would not bow to pressure.
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Deadly fire at military ammunition depot in Chad's capital
A deadly fire erupted late Tuesday at a huge military ammunition depot in Chad's capital N'Djamena, causing weapons to fire into the air, the government and witnesses said.
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Eleven swimmers in doping scandal named in China Olympic team
China will send 11 swimmers implicated in a doping scandal to next month's Paris Olympics, after the country named its squad for the Games.
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Chinese 'underground bankers' launder Sinaloa drug money: US
The US Justice Department on Tuesday accused Chinese "underground bankers" of helping Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel launder more than $50 million in drug trafficking proceeds.
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