Rival South Korea camps face off as president holds out
Rival camps of South Korean protesters faced off in chaotic scenes outside the presidential compound Thursday, some trying to protect the impeached president inside from arrest, as others called for his immediate detention.
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French downhill ace Sarrazin out of intensive care
French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin is to be repatriated after coming out of intensive care in an Italian hospital where he had undergone surgery for head injuries, the French Ski Federation (FFS) announced Thursday.
Read moreChina says 2024 was its hottest year on record
Last year was China's hottest on record and the past four years were its warmest ever, its weather agency said this week.
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Djokovic cruises past Monfils as rising stars impress in Brisbane
Novak Djokovic was in imperious form as he demolished Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday, with the Australian Open just over a week away.
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Montenegro mourns after gunman kills 12
Montenegro began three days of national mourning Thursday after a gunman went on a rampage after opening fire at a village restaurant, killing 12 people including two children.
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Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
Leading Chinese electric car maker BYD's vehicle sales surged in 2024, the company said in a statement, as the firm grows its overseas presence.
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Agnes Keleti, world's oldest Olympic champion, dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.
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Asian stocks begin year on cautious note
Asian stocks began 2025 mostly in the red on Thursday after worries about US interest rates, tariffs, and China's economy gave Wall Street the holiday blues for a fourth straight session.
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Andreeva, Mpetshi Perricard showcase Australian Open potential
Rising stars Mirra Andreeva of Russia and Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their Australian Open potential with impressive wins at the Brisbane International on Thursday.
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South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport over fatal crash
South Korean police on Thursday raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of the probe into the fatal crash of a Boeing 737-800 plane that killed 179 people.
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