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Families shelter in tents as rescuers seek people cut off by Taiwan quake

Families shelter in tents as rescuers seek people cut off by Taiwan quake

Relief workers set aside stuffed toys, blankets and baby formula for families sheltering Thursday in an elementary school in Hualien, the epicentre of Taiwan's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.

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Hamilton says Vettel would be 'amazing option' for Mercedes

Hamilton says Vettel would be 'amazing option' for Mercedes

Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he would love to see Sebastian Vettel return to Formula One, describing the four-time world champion as an "amazing option" for Mercedes.

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Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake

Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake

Taiwan rescuers worked Thursday to reach scores of people trapped in highway tunnels as engineers began a massive clear-up operation a day after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.

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James Cameron -- childhood drawings and dreams inspired Hollywood blockbusters

James Cameron -- childhood drawings and dreams inspired Hollywood blockbusters

James Cameron, the mastermind behind "The Terminator", "Aliens" and "Titanic", has an exhibition opening in Paris Thursday showcasing his lesser-known skills with pencil and paper.

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Verstappen 'very happy' at Red Bull but could quit F1 in 2028

Verstappen 'very happy' at Red Bull but could quit F1 in 2028

Triple world champion Max Verstappen reiterated on Thursday that he could walk away from Formula One when his Red Bull contract expires in 2028, but insisted he was "very happy" at the team.

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'Bracing for conflict': Armenians fear Azerbaijani land claims

'Bracing for conflict': Armenians fear Azerbaijani land claims

Peering through the window at a bustling crowd outside the Voskepar village council in northeastern Armenia, mayor Ishkhan Aghbalyan said locals are on edge over arch-foe Azerbaijan's claims to their lands.

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Biden, Netanyahu to speak by phone following Gaza aid deaths

Biden, Netanyahu to speak by phone following Gaza aid deaths

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to speak on Thursday in their first phone call since an Israeli strike on a humanitarian convoy killed seven aid workers in Gaza.

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Full time for football comic 'Captain Tsubasa' in print

Full time for football comic 'Captain Tsubasa' in print

Japanese football comic "Captain Tsubasa" ended its 43-year print serialisation on Thursday, but its creator said the stories that inspired Lionel Messi will continue on online.

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NATO marks 75 years in face of Ukraine war

NATO marks 75 years in face of Ukraine war

NATO on Thursday marks 75 years since its founding with the Western alliance confronted by the urgent need to do more to help Ukraine win a war currently roiling Europe.

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Ohtani blasts first homer for Dodgers in Giants sweep

Ohtani blasts first homer for Dodgers in Giants sweep

Shohei Ohtani smashed his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers to help seal a series sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 5-4 victory on Wednesday.

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