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Argentina declares emergency over Patagonia wildfires

Argentina declares emergency over Patagonia wildfires

Argentina's government on Thursday declared an emergency in Patagonia, where wildfires have ripped through vast tracts of forest since the start of the Southern Hemisphere summer.

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Rose leads at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes PGA Tour return

Rose leads at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes PGA Tour return

Justin Rose conjured a bogey-free 10-under par 62 to grab the first-round lead at Torrey Pines, where Brooks Koepka showed signs of rust but basked in a warm welcome on his return to the PGA Tour on Thursday.

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Forest, Celtic into Europa League play-offs as Villa fight back

Forest, Celtic into Europa League play-offs as Villa fight back

Nottingham Forest will go into the Europa League play-off round after a 4-0 win over Ferencvaros on Thursday, while Celtic secured their place in the knockout phase with victory over Utrecht.

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New York breaks out snow 'hot tubs' to melt winter storm snowfall

New York breaks out snow 'hot tubs' to melt winter storm snowfall

After more than a foot (30 centimeters) of snow fell over parts of New York during this past weekend's historic winter storm, the city is working to melt away the remains before the next blizzard strikes.

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Anthony Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash

Anthony Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash

Anthony Joshua on Thursday broke weeks of public silence and spoke on camera for the first time since a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.

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Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge

Apple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surge

Apple on Thursday said it saw record-high earnings in the final three months of last year, with iPhone sales surging in greater China.

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Forest, Celtic head into Europa League play-offs as Villa win

Forest, Celtic head into Europa League play-offs as Villa win

Nottingham Forest will go into the Europa League play-off round after a 4-0 win over Ferencvaros on Thursday, while Celtic secured their place in the knockout phase with victory over Utrecht.

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With Trump administration watching, Canada oil hub faces separatist bid

With Trump administration watching, Canada oil hub faces separatist bid

On a frigid night in Canada's oil capital, Jordan Fritz joined a rally of thousands for a separatist movement once considered a sideshow, but which is now drawing interest from US President Donald Trump's administration.

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What are the key challenges awaiting the new US Fed chair?

What are the key challenges awaiting the new US Fed chair?

Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's successor could be named as soon as next week, President Donald Trump said Thursday, setting the stage for a major shift in the US central bank's leadership.

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De Kock ton clinches T20 series for South Africa against West Indies

De Kock ton clinches T20 series for South Africa against West Indies

Quinton de Kock used a borrowed bat to hammer a series-clinching century for South Africa in the second T20 international against the West Indies at SuperSport Park on Thursday.

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