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CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project

CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project

The chief of the CERN physics laboratory says China's decision to pause its major particle accelerator project presents an "opportunity" to ensure Europe's rival plan goes ahead.

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2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor

2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record: EU monitor

The planet is on track to log its second hottest year on record in 2025, tied with 2023 after a historic high in 2024, Europe's global warming monitor said Tuesday.

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Chile to vote for president as hard-right Kast tipped to win

Chile to vote for president as hard-right Kast tipped to win

Chileans will elect a new president on Sunday, with an arch-conservative who has promised to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants strongly tipped to beat his leftist rival.

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Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show

Chargers edge reigning champions Eagles after defensive show

Tony Jefferson intercepted a Jalen Hurts pass in overtime to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 22-19 victory over Philadelphia on Monday in an NFL thriller between playoff contenders.

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RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year

RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year

Reporters Without Borders said on Tuesday that Israel was responsible for nearly half of all journalists killed this year worldwide, with 29 Palestinian reporters slain by its forces in Gaza.

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Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads

Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads

A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures.

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Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup showdowns

Suns, Spurs win in last tuneups for NBA Cup showdowns

A balanced scoring attack helped Phoenix outlast Minnesota 108-105 on Monday despite a 40-point NBA performance by Anthony Edwards while San Antonio held off New Orleans 135-132.

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Hay to debut for New Zealand as Blundell out of 2nd West Indies Test

Hay to debut for New Zealand as Blundell out of 2nd West Indies Test

Injury-hit New Zealand will give a debut to wicketkeeper Mitch Hay in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington after Tom Blundell was ruled out on Tuesday.

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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.

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All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium

All Blacks face France in first Test at new Christchurch stadium

The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch, more than 15 years after a deadly earthquake in the city forced the demolition of Lancaster Park.

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