Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone
Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country.
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Ingebrigtsen moves 2,000m into 21st century with new record
Jakob Ingebrigtsen set the first outdoor world record of his career in the little-run 2,000m at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels on Friday.
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SpaceX's Starship to remain grounded after explosion probe
SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, must remain grounded while Elon Musk's company completes dozens of corrective actions to prevent a repeat of the spectacular explosion that marred its first orbital test flight, regulators said Friday.
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Conway and Mitchell tons take New Zealand to dominant win over England in ODI opener
Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell both struck unbeaten hundreds as New Zealand cruised to an eight-wicket win over England in the first one-day international in Cardiff on Friday.
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'I'd never work in Hollywood': Mexico star director Michel Franco
He has piled up awards and looks set for even greater acclaim with a moving new drama starring Jessica Chastain, but Michel Franco has no interest in being lured to Tinseltown.
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GameStop stock frenzy, true crime in focus at Toronto film fest
Frenzied stock trading in shares of a shopping mall video game store? Check. A serial killer who appeared on a 1970s game show? Check. Real-life drama takes center stage Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival with two world premieres.
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US panel denounces France abaya ban as targeting Muslims
A US government advisory panel on Friday denounced ally France's ban on schoolgirls wearing abayas, saying the restriction on the long, flowing dresses was meant to "intimidate" the Muslim minority.
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US talk show host Jimmy Fallon accused of creating 'toxic' workplace
Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC's flagship "Tonight Show," has apologized to staff after employees accused him of creating a "toxic workplace," according to a report in Rolling Stone magazine.
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Southgate's selection not swayed by Henderson protest
England manager Gareth Southgate said on Friday he does not pick his side based on "external reaction" as Jordan Henderson faces criticism for his decision to move to the Saudi Pro League.
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Virgin Galactic notches fourth spaceflight in four months
Virgin Galactic on Friday announced it had sent three paying customers on an hour-long journey to space and back, racking up its fourth successful flight in as many months.
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