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Trump taps fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy chief

Trump taps fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy chief

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated fracking magnate and climate change skeptic Chris Wright as energy secretary on Saturday, tasking him with "cutting red tape" which the new administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels.

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West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England

West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England

West Indies, led by explosive half centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, chased down a target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare to win by five wickets in their T20 international on Saturday.

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BlackBerry Welcomes Canada’s Support To Enhance Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia

BlackBerry Welcomes Canada’s Support To Enhance Cyber Resilience in Southeast Asia

In collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University, the Government of Canada will invest $3.9M CAD in the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships and expertise in the region through skills training opportunities, including for women

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Hull clings to one-shot lead over Korda, Zhang at LPGA Annika

Hull clings to one-shot lead over Korda, Zhang at LPGA Annika

England's Charley Hull fired a two-under par 68 and clung to a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Nelly Korda and China's Zhang Weiwei after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Annika tournament.

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Xi tells Biden ready for 'smooth transition' to Trump

Xi tells Biden ready for 'smooth transition' to Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he was ready to work with Donald Trump's new administration for a "smooth transition" in bilateral ties, as he met outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time.

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Netherlands into Nations League quarter-finals as Germany hit record seven

Netherlands into Nations League quarter-finals as Germany hit record seven

Netherlands outclassed Hungary with a 4-0 victory in their winner-takes-all Nations League encounter on Saturday while record-setting Germany hammered Bosnia and Hercegovina 7-0.

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Trump nominates fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy secretary

Trump nominates fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated fracking magnate and climate change skeptic Chris Wright as energy secretary on Saturday, tasking him with "cutting red tape" which the new administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels.

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Tyson says 'no regrets' over loss for fighting 'one last time'

Tyson says 'no regrets' over loss for fighting 'one last time'

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said Saturday he has no regrets over losing to Jake Paul in their heavyweight boxing matchup after climbing into the ring "one last time."

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Springboks' Erasmus hails 'special' Kolbe after England try double

Springboks' Erasmus hails 'special' Kolbe after England try double

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to the skill and composure of Cheslin Kolbe after the wing scored two tries in the world champions' 29-20 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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France edge out New Zealand in Test thriller

France edge out New Zealand in Test thriller

Fly-half Thomas Ramos kicked 15 points to help France beat New Zealand 30-29 in a thrilling Test clash in Paris on Saturday.

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