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Peru beaches suffer oil spill blamed on waves from Tonga volcanic eruption

Peru beaches suffer oil spill blamed on waves from Tonga volcanic eruption

Peruvian authorities sealed off three beaches Monday after they were hit by an oil spill blamed on freak waves caused by the volcanic eruption in Tonga.

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Rublev dispels Covid concerns with easy win

Rublev dispels Covid concerns with easy win

Russia's world number six Andrey Rublev brushed aside any concerns over a recent Covid-19 virus scare to power into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

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Japan's 'invisible' disabled artisans fight for spotlight

Japan's 'invisible' disabled artisans fight for spotlight

In a trendy Tokyo neighbourhood, customers browse the wares at Majerca, a shop stocked with handmade items from scarves to glassware, all produced by people with disabilities.

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Not just for the elite: China's ex-athletes in school sport push

Not just for the elite: China's ex-athletes in school sport push

Petite but commanding, China's former world champion gymnast Sui Lu stood among a sea of yoga mats doling out encouragement to her students as they bent their torsos towards their outstretched legs.

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Pierre Cardin plans Paris comeback after founder's death

Pierre Cardin plans Paris comeback after founder's death

Luxury label Pierre Cardin is set to return to Paris Fashion Week in a bid to breathe new life into the brand, its new boss told AFP, just over a year after the death of its legendary founder.

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US airlines warn of 'calamity' if 5G deployed near airports

US airlines warn of 'calamity' if 5G deployed near airports

The chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if telecommunication firms roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday without limiting the technology near US airports.

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Rallying prepares for life with hybrids but without Ogier

Rallying prepares for life with hybrids but without Ogier

For the first time since 2004, the World Rally Championship, which celebrates its 50th anniversary by introducing hybrid cars, will have neither of the great French Sebastiens fighting for the title.

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Deposed captains Kohli, De Kock gear up for one-day series

Deposed captains Kohli, De Kock gear up for one-day series

Two deposed captains, Virat Kohli and Quinton de Kock, could play significant roles in a three-match one-day international series between South Africa and India, starting at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday.

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Fourth jab 'partially' effective against Omicron: Israeli study

Fourth jab 'partially' effective against Omicron: Israeli study

Fourth doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against Covid-19 are only "partially" effective for the Omicron variant of the virus, the authors of an Israeli trial said Monday.

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Activision says it fired dozens over harassment allegations

Activision says it fired dozens over harassment allegations

The video game giant Activision Blizzard said Monday it has fired nearly 40 employees and disciplined more than 40 others since July as it deals with allegations of sexual harassment and other misconduct.

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