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Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, killing 96

Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, killing 96

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, colliding with a barrier and bursting into flames, with only two survivors rescued so far and 96 confirmed dead.

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Olympic table tennis champ says never 'officially informed' about fines

Olympic table tennis champ says never 'officially informed' about fines

Olympic table tennis star Fan Zhendong said Sunday he had never been "officially informed" he would be fined for not competing on the world tour despite officials saying the rules were "consistent, not new".

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Djokovic plans to keep playing for 'years to come'

Djokovic plans to keep playing for 'years to come'

Novak Djokovic said Sunday he planned to keep playing for "years to come" -- with more tournaments on his schedule in 2025 -- as he looks to take down the new guard led by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alzaraz.

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North Korea calls for 'toughest' US strategy at party meeting

North Korea calls for 'toughest' US strategy at party meeting

North Korea will launch its "toughest" ever strategy to counter the United States, state media said Sunday, reporting on a key year-end party meeting overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

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Djokovic calls for doping transparency after Sinner, Swiatek cases

Djokovic calls for doping transparency after Sinner, Swiatek cases

Novak Djokovic on Sunday called for more transparency around doping suspensions in tennis, saying high-ranked players appeared to be treated differently to others.

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Bumrah rips out Australia middle order as India fight back in 4th Test

Bumrah rips out Australia middle order as India fight back in 4th Test

Destructive Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah scythed through Australia's middle order Sunday, leaving the hosts 135-6 in their second innings, a lead of 240 runs in the fourth Test.

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Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, killing 85

Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, killing 85

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, killing at least 85, emergency services said, with a bird strike and adverse weather conditions cited as likely causes.

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Brunson's 55 points propel Knicks to overtime win over Wizards

Brunson's 55 points propel Knicks to overtime win over Wizards

Jalen Brunson delivered a 55-point masterpiece as the New York Knicks rallied from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 136-132 in overtime on Saturday.

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Drama, dreams: Japan's wildly popular school football breeds future stars

Drama, dreams: Japan's wildly popular school football breeds future stars

Japan's national high school football tournament is thriving after more than 100 years, attracting huge crowds, millions watching on TV and breeding future stars, despite professional clubs trying to lure away young talent.

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Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, killing 47

Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, killing 47

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, emergency services told AFP, with 47 confirmed dead and dramatic video showing the aircraft bursting into flames.

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