South Korea court recognises rights of same-sex couples
South Korea's Supreme Court recognised new rights for same-sex couples Thursday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.
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Donald Trump's crazy year
After obliterating his Republican rivals, becoming the first former president convicted of a crime and surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump caps off a crazy year with his coronation as the Republican Party's presidential nominee.
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Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance stakes position as Republican future
J.D. Vance's formal nomination Wednesday as Donald Trump's running mate completes a remarkable transformation for a 39-year-old senator now seen as the future face of the Republican party.
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Vance praises gun-owning 'mamaw' in major Republican speech
Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance delved into his personal history for his big speech at the Republican convention Wednesday -- and no family member earned a bigger cheer than his gun-totin' grandma.
Read moreChina shopping centre fire kills 16
A fire that tore through a shopping centre in southwestern China has killed 16 people, state media reported Thursday.
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Fire extinguished at China mall, people trapped inside: state media
A fire that broke out Wednesday in a shopping centre in southwestern China was extinguished but some people were still trapped inside, state broadcaster CCTV said.
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Paris: The ultimate challenge for marathon legend Kipchoge
When he started out running in the early 2000s, a young Eliud Kipchoge simply wanted to get on a plane and go to Europe.
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Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records
A buoyant Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix on the crest of a wave, seeking a record-increasing ninth Hungaroring victory and Mercedes' third consecutive win of the season.
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Australia swim team has 'strike power' to challenge US Olympic dominance
Australian head swim coach Rohan Taylor admits it will be a big task to topple the United States from the top of the Olympic medal table in Paris, but says his team have the "strike power" to give it a go.
Read moreRepublican VP pick woos US working class in convention speech
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance lit up the Republican National Convention Wednesday with a speech leaning heavily on his personal story as he sought to connect his turbulent upbringing with the hardships faced by millions of Americans.
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