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Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages

Why are Kenyan kids burning schools and killing their classmates?

New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa

Ukraine hopes renewables can Russia-proof power grid

Palantir wants to 'defend the West,' but the West is wary

What we learned after the first round of World Cup games

New Zealander Manu has 'no fear' of Toulouse before Top 14 semi

Drastic restrictions on public transport take effect in Cuba

Pain-riddled South Korean man fights for right to die

Cuba approves economic reforms to boost private sector, investment: state TV

'Retired' Wallaby Slipper, 37, set for shock international comeback

Recently retired Australia prop forward James Slipper is set for a shock international comeback, with the 37-year-old eyeing a fifth Rugby World Cup on home soil next year.

Tartan Army takes over Boston as Scotland fans relish World Cup return

From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", the bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the Tartan Army have captivated Boston since arriving at the World Cup.

Comedian Jordan Klepper wishes satire was harder in age of Trump

Skewering the oddities of president Donald Trump's administration and his devoted American supporters has made comedian Jordan Klepper a household name in the United States, as a host of late-night satire "The Daily Show."

Robots pour cocktails and run marathons, but still can't multitask

They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry. But humanoid robots are still a long way from doing lots of different jobs on command, whatever the marketing says.

Birthright citizenship helps spark US World Cup run

President Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship has gone all the way to the US Supreme Court but the issue's impact is already being felt on a giant stage: the World Cup.

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner

Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.

Castro gives crucial backing to Cuba reforms

Cuba's powerful ex-president Raul Castro on Wednesday threw his weight behind liberal reforms aimed at reviving the collapsing economy in the face of a crippling US blockade.

Tuchel team talk transformed 'nervy' England in World Cup win

Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.

Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.

Korea coach slams 'unfortunate' drone incident at training

Coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday said a drone was spotted flying over South Korea's training session before their eagerly awaited clash with World Cup co-hosts Mexico, calling the incident "unfortunate."

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