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Last-gasp Panthers reach Stanley Cup final

Last-gasp Panthers reach Stanley Cup final

Matthew Tkachuk scored a dramatic last-gasp goal to fire the Florida Panthers into the Stanley Cup final for only the second time in franchise history with a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday.

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Wu, Zhang end China's 86-year French Open wait

Wu, Zhang end China's 86-year French Open wait

Twelve months ago, a despondent Wu Yibing was retiring with injury from a low-level clay court tournament in Italy, earning a meagre 530 euros ($570) for his troubles.

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One year on, Paris Champions League final chaos leaves scars

One year on, Paris Champions League final chaos leaves scars

As Paris steps up preparations for the 2024 Olympics, memories of the chaos that marred last year's Champions League final in the French capital remain raw for supporters of the clubs involved.

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Brazil's Indigenous peoples ministry could see key powers curbed

Brazil's Indigenous peoples ministry could see key powers curbed

Brazil's congress could strip the ministries of environment and Indigenous peoples of key functions, their heads warned Wednesday.

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Most markets down as US debt impasse sparks Fitch ratings warning

Most markets down as US debt impasse sparks Fitch ratings warning

Most Asian equities sank Thursday on fears of a US default as the struggle to hammer out a debt deal led Fitch to warn the country's gold-plated credit rating was at risk.

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US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure 

US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure 

State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally.

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Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks

Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks

Singapore's economy posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday, but the government warned that the global outlook remains gloomy.

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Syrians abandon babies at mosques, under trees as war grinds on

Syrians abandon babies at mosques, under trees as war grinds on

One cold winter night, Syrian Ibrahim Othman went out to pray and came home cradling a baby girl, abandoned at the doorstep of the village mosque just hours after she was born.

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Ji opens LPGA Match-Play defense with victory

Ji opens LPGA Match-Play defense with victory

South Korea's Ji Eun-hee kicked off her LPGA Match-Play title defense with a 3&2 victory over Matilda Castren on Wednesday as top-seeded Lilia Vu surged late for a win.

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El Salvador ends football tournament early after deadly stampede

El Salvador ends football tournament early after deadly stampede

Citing safety concerns, El Salvador's football authorities announced Wednesday they were canceling the country's Clausura national tournament following a stampede at a game over the weekend that killed 12.

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