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Exhausted Scottish brothers back on shore after record Pacific row

Exhausted Scottish brothers back on shore after record Pacific row

Three Scottish brothers stepped ashore in Australia Saturday after claiming a new record for rowing non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean, "over the moon" to be back on dry land.

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Indonesia protest blaze kills three as anger erupts over driver death

Indonesia protest blaze kills three as anger erupts over driver death

At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.

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US warship enters Panama Canal, heading toward Caribbean

US warship enters Panama Canal, heading toward Caribbean

A US guided missile cruiser, USS Lake Erie, was seen crossing the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean Friday night, after the Trump administration deployed warships near the coast of Venezuela.

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Bradman 'baggy green' cap won during 1946-47 Ashes sells for $287,000

Bradman 'baggy green' cap won during 1946-47 Ashes sells for $287,000

A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman has been bought for Aus$438,550 (US$287,000) by the country's National Museum, which called it an iconic slice of history.

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Indonesia protest blaze kills 3 as anger erupts over driver death

Indonesia protest blaze kills 3 as anger erupts over driver death

At least three people were killed by a fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia's Makassar city, a local official told AFP Saturday, after demonstrations across the country following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver hit by a police vehicle.

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Alcaraz, Djokovic into US Open last 16 as Sabalenka avenges defeat

Alcaraz, Djokovic into US Open last 16 as Sabalenka avenges defeat

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic edged closer to a semi-final showdown at the US Open on Friday as Aryna Sabalenka avenged the memory of a bitter defeat to power into the last 16.

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Djokovic overcomes Norrie to make US Open last 16

Djokovic overcomes Norrie to make US Open last 16

Novak Djokovic beat Britain's Cameron Norrie in four sets on Friday to became the oldest man to reach the US Open last 16 since Jimmy Connors in 1991.

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Morocco seek record third CHAN title against Madagascar

Morocco seek record third CHAN title against Madagascar

Morocco have an unprecedented third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title in their sights on Saturday when they play Madagascar in the final at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium.

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North Korea's Kim consoles families of troops killed fighting for Russia: KCNA

North Korea's Kim consoles families of troops killed fighting for Russia: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine and offered condolences for their "unbearable pain", state media said Saturday.

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Bolsonaro coup trial enters final phase as ally Trump watches

Bolsonaro coup trial enters final phase as ally Trump watches

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro will learn soon whether he is headed to prison as his trial on attempted coup charges enters the final stretch despite pressure from his US ally, President Donald Trump.

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