'Sacred goal': Russia paints Ukraine assault in spiritual terms
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, a powerful ally of President Vladimir Putin, is embracing the rhetoric of the mediaeval crusades in urging support for Moscow's offensive in eastern Ukraine.
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Rain prevents play up to lunch on day three of Sydney Test
Rain washed out the entire morning session on the third day of the final Sydney Test Friday, with Usman Khawaja stranded short of his double-century against South Africa.
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James, Durant lead early NBA All-Star voting
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, closing in on the top spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list, leads the fan voting for the league's All-Star Game in the first returns announced Thursday.
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No timescale on Sancho return, says Man Utd boss Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag says he cannot rush the return of Jadon Sancho, admitting there is no timescale on when the winger will return to action for Manchester United.
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New dwarf boa found in Ecuadoran Amazon
Scientists have discovered a new species of dwarf boa in the Ecuadoran Amazon and named it after an Indigenous activist.
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US in crisis amid once-in-a-century political standoff
The US House of Representatives plunged deeper into crisis Thursday as Republican favorite Kevin McCarthy failed again to win the speakership -- entrenching a three-day standoff that has paralyzed the lower chamber of Congress.
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Man City beat Chelsea to close gap at top of Premier League
Defending champions Manchester City beat injury-hit Chelsea 1-0 on Thursday to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to just five points.
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Half of world's glaciers expected to vanish by 2100: study
Half of the Earth's glaciers, notably smaller ones, are destined to disappear by the end of the century because of climate change, but limiting global warming could save others, according to a new study.
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Messi rested for PSG cup tie after World Cup return
Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi will not travel with Paris Saint-Germain for their French Cup tie with minnows Chateauroux on Friday.
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Bayern Munich sign Netherlands international Daley Blind
Bayern Munich have signed Netherlands midfielder Daley Blind, the club announced on Thursday evening.
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