Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study
Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists on Tuesday.
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Vietnam leader pledges graft fight as he eyes China-style powers
Vietnam's top leader promised to fight corruption in an address Tuesday to a twice-a-decade congress of the Communist Party, where he is seeking expanded powers similar to China's political structure.
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Ukrainian makes soldier dad's 'dream come true' at Australian Open
Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova lost to reigning champion Madison Keys on Tuesday at the Australian Open but said making her soldier father proud was more important than the result.
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'Timid' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defence
A jittery Madison Keys said Tuesday she was "too timid" after getting the defence of her Australian Open crown off to a stuttering start, losing the first four games before rallying to stay in the title hunt.
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Indiana crowned college champions to complete fairytale season
The Indiana University Hoosiers defeated the University of Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to win the US college football national championship on Monday, crowning a fairytale undefeated campaign with their first national title.
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South Koreans go cuckoo for 'Dubai-style' cookies
Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey "Dubai-style" cookies have become the must-have dessert in South Korea -- with the rush for the snacks even prompting the Red Cross to offer them as a draw for blood donors.
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Harris leads Pistons past Celtics in thriller; Thunder bounce back
Tobias Harris scored 25 points as the Detroit Pistons held off the Boston Celtics to score a 104-103 victory in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference showdown on Monday.
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Tjen first Indonesian to win at Australian Open in 28 years
Janice Tjen called it "special" after she pulled off an upset to become the first Indonesian to win a match at the Australian Open in 28 years on Tuesday.
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Long-delayed decision due on Chinese mega-embassy in London
The UK government is Tuesday due to rule on plans for a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in central London, amid security concerns and ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's expected visit to China.
Read moreGuatemalans enter state of siege over surge in gang violence
Streets were half-empty Monday in the capital city of Guatemala, where outrage and fear lingered during the first day of the 30-day state of emergency decreed by the government in response to the murder of nine police officers and riots in several prisons.
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