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Austria designer farm stands out in struggling field

Austria designer farm stands out in struggling field

In idyllic western Austria, Ingo Metzler's goat breeding farm with its striking light wood panelling and big glass facades sets itself apart, aiming to survive in a sector in crisis.

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Poland votes in 'most important' election since communism

Poland votes in 'most important' election since communism

Poland votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could greatly affect future ties with the European Union and neighbouring Ukraine, as the ruling populists bid for a third consecutive term in power.

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Painful four years drives World Cup All Blacks: NZ media

Painful four years drives World Cup All Blacks: NZ media

New Zealand's dramatic Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland was founded on four years of "adversity and hurt", former All Blacks said Sunday.

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Anger, sorrow as Indigenous Australians weigh referendum defeat

Anger, sorrow as Indigenous Australians weigh referendum defeat

Aboriginal Australians on Sunday voiced anger and sorrow over the rejection of a landmark push for Indigenous rights and recognition, which was spurned by the country's white majority in a binding national referendum.

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Amid escalating drug war, Ecuadorans elect a new president

Amid escalating drug war, Ecuadorans elect a new president

Ecuadorans vote for a new president Sunday in the midst of a bloody drug war and a rash of political assassinations that cut short the bid of a popular candidate.

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Young slave, once painted out, is back in a work at New York's Met

Young slave, once painted out, is back in a work at New York's Met

For years, the three children from a well-to-do New Orleans family seemed to be the only figures in a nearly forgotten painting attributed to French artist Jacques Amans.

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Reigning champ Kim shares PGA Vegas lead with Hadwin, Griffin

Reigning champ Kim shares PGA Vegas lead with Hadwin, Griffin

Defending champion Tom Kim closed with a 25-foot birdie putt to fire a nine-under par 62 and share the lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA's Shriners Children's Open.

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Sexton's 'gutting' defeat as World Cup exit ends storied career

Sexton's 'gutting' defeat as World Cup exit ends storied career

Johnny Sexton's son Luca accompanied his father round a rugby pitch for the final time after his stellar career ended in bitter disappointment with a 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and told him "you're still the best dad."

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All Blacks coach Foster savours one of 'sweetest victories'

All Blacks coach Foster savours one of 'sweetest victories'

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster said the 28-24 victory in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against an Ireland team who had been heavily tipped for victory, was one of his "sweetest victories".

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Tens of thousands rally in UK cities in solidarity with Palestinians

Tens of thousands rally in UK cities in solidarity with Palestinians

Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in London and other UK cities at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest.

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