Political turmoil shakes South Korea's economy
After South Korea's president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country's currency and shaking confidence in its economy.
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New mum Bencic wins first tour-level match since 2023 US Open
Former Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic won her first tour-level match since the 2023 US Open Saturday at the United Cup as she ramps up her comeback after giving birth.
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'Romeo and Juliet' star Olivia Hussey dies aged 73
Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," garnering her a Golden Globe, died Friday at age 73, her family announced.
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Reddy, Sundar lead India fightback to 326-7 against Australia
Young all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar led a day three rearguard Saturday as India battled back to 326-7 in the fourth Test against Australia.
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Brown dominates as NBA champion Celtics snap skid
Jaylen Brown delivered a 44-point gem as the NBA champion Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a 142-105 blowout of the Indiana Pacers on Friday.
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Indian state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
Mourners in India's capital gathered Saturday to pay their respects to former prime minister Manmohan Singh ahead of a state funeral for the man key to the country's economic liberalisation.
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France asks Indonesia to transfer national on death row
France has sent Indonesia an official request for the transfer of a French death row inmate who has spent nearly 20 years in prison, an Indonesian minister told AFP on Saturday.
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Israel says intercepted missile from Yemen, day after Sanaa hit with strikes
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Saturday, a day after the Huthi-held capital Sanaa was hit by fresh air strikes.
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Ambitious Ruud targets return to top five in 2025
Casper Ruud admitted Saturday that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were on a different plane, but the Norwegian is confident he can return to the world's top five this season and again challenge the best.
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Late bloomer Paolini looking to build on 'amazing' 2024
Jasmine Paolini says she has got a taste for playing on the biggest stage after a sensational 2024 rocketed her to world number four, with more of the same on her agenda this season.
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