Three electrocuted in Iraq floods
At least three people have been electrocuted in central Iraq after torrential rain played havoc with the war-ravaged country's dilapidated power grid, a medical official said Thursday.
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History repeats itself as Crouser's shot record is invalidated
Two-time Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser's world record throw of 23.38m has been ruled out due to technical faults with the competing area in Idaho, the second time in 15 months he has lost a record.
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US, Philippines troops fire Javelins in largest joint war games
US and Philippine troops held anti-tank missile exercises on Thursday, as the allies stepped up their largest war games, which have already drawn China's ire.
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US, Philippines troops fire Javelins in largest ever joint war games
US and Philippine troops turned their Javelin anti-tank missiles on cars standing in as enemy vehicles on Thursday, in the allies' largest ever war games.
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Biden to address Irish parliament on 'homecoming' visit
After a frosty encounter north of the border, US President Joe Biden is assured of a far warmer welcome by lawmakers in Ireland on Thursday during a visit to the country of his ancestors.
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China to ban ships from area near Taiwan due to 'falling rocket wreckage'
China will ban ships from entering an area north of Taiwan on Sunday due to "possible falling rocket wreckage", a provincial maritime authority said, days after Beijing conducted large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island.
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Wallabies great Hooper uncertain about future, floats retirement
Wallabies great Michael Hooper said Thursday he had no idea what the future holds after this year's Rugby World Cup, with hanging up his boots an option.
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'Brazil is back!' Lula says during state visit to China
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva promised Thursday that "Brazil is back!" during a state visit to China aimed at strengthening trade ties and winning support for his push for peace in Ukraine.
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Full-strength Pakistan to bring 'A game' against depleted N.Zealand
A full-strength Pakistan take on a New Zealand side depleted by the Indian Premier League when their five-match T20 series gets under way in Lahore from Friday.
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Inflation bites into profits of UK supermarket Tesco
Britain's biggest retailer, supermarket group Tesco, reported Thursday a halving of annual net profit as soaring inflation hiked costs and reduced the amount of goods sold.
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