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Ex-Liverpool star Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history

Ex-Liverpool star Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history

Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.

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Australian PM basks in win, vows 'orderly' government

Australian PM basks in win, vows 'orderly' government

Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese basked Sunday in his landslide election win, promising a "disciplined, orderly" government to confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil.

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Qataris hooked on traditional fishing competition

Qataris hooked on traditional fishing competition

On the Doha seashore, rows of wooden dhow boats line a pier, with scores of fish on display -- part of a festival seeking to revive the country's long seafaring tradition.

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Mozart chocolate row leaves bitter taste in Austria

Mozart chocolate row leaves bitter taste in Austria

At a small high-end confectionery in Vienna, chefs put the finishing touches to one of Austria's signature souvenirs: Mozart chocolate balls filled with marzipan, pistachio, and rich almond and hazelnut nougat.

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US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom

US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom

Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say.

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Four-try Hurricane Sullivan says revenge fuelled Chiefs upset

Four-try Hurricane Sullivan says revenge fuelled Chiefs upset

Four-try supersub Bailyn Sullivan said he was happy "to get one back" on leaders Waikato Chiefs after inspiring Wellington Hurricanes to avenge their defeat in last year's Super Rugby semi-finals.

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Nuggets rout Clippers to advance in NBA playoffs

Nuggets rout Clippers to advance in NBA playoffs

The Denver Nuggets dominated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in the do-or-die game seven of their NBA playoff series on Saturday to set up a second-round clash with Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City.

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Scheffler shines in dark for eight-shot CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

Scheffler shines in dark for eight-shot CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler made a closing birdie in near-darkness to seize an eight-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

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Romania returns to polls after annulled presidential vote

Romania returns to polls after annulled presidential vote

Romanians return to the polls Sunday for a rerun of November's annulled presidential election, with a far-right candidate again expected to win the first round.

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Easy vote turns Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas into reality

Easy vote turns Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas into reality

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas became a reality on Saturday, when voters overwhelmingly backed turning his Starbase into a new municipality.

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