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'Multiple victims' in Oregon elementary school shooting, police say

'Multiple victims' in Oregon elementary school shooting, police say

A shooting at an elementary school in the northwestern state of Oregon on Thursday left "multiple victims," police said, with several media outlets reporting three children and one adult had been killed.

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Wallabies coach has 'faith' as All Blacks juggernaut awaits

Wallabies coach has 'faith' as All Blacks juggernaut awaits

Australia coach Les Kiss is adamant he retains "a lot of faith" in his playing group as they look to bounce back from a crushing Bledisloe Cup defeat and snap a 12-game losing streak against the All Blacks on Saturday.

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Venezuela's Maduro denies US torture charges as 'false accusations'

Venezuela's Maduro denies US torture charges as 'false accusations'

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty Thursday to new torture charges brought against the pair held in US custody since their extraordinary capture in January.

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Ravens face familiar foe in Browns coach Monken

Ravens face familiar foe in Browns coach Monken

Baltimore star quarterback Lamar Jackson remains questionable with a left ankle injury but the Ravens will see a familiar face when they visit the Cleveland Browns in the NFL on Sunday.

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France, Germany reach deal on future of car industry

France, Germany reach deal on future of car industry

France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emission rules for cars as part of a long-negotiated deal on the automotive industry struck Thursday, diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP.

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Chelsea's Caicedo eager to be more of a leader

Chelsea's Caicedo eager to be more of a leader

Moises Caicedo wants to repay the faith shown in him by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso by becoming more of a leader on the pitch.

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Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV in bankruptcy court

Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV in bankruptcy court

Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf, according to court documents, waiving all financial claims against the series in exchange for his name and image rights.

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ATP proposes rankings system changes, extra player bonuses

ATP proposes rankings system changes, extra player bonuses

The ATP unveiled plans to change its ranking system, centre the tour more on its Masters 1000 events and increase bonus payments for players from 2028 on Thursday.

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UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature'

UN chief urges nations to end 'war on nature'

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the "war on nature has not yet ended" as he launched a report showing the world was falling short of its biodiversity committments.

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Russell Brand was 'monster-like', alleged victim tells UK court

Russell Brand was 'monster-like', alleged victim tells UK court

A woman allegedly raped by British comedian Russell Brand more than two decades ago told a court Thursday she was "terrified" and he became "monster-like" before attacking her in a hotel room.

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