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US targets network for fentanyl import as Yellen visits Mexico

US targets network for fentanyl import as Yellen visits Mexico

The United States is imposing sanctions on 15 Mexican individuals accused of involvement in importing fentanyl into the country, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday, as Washington seeks to further the fight against the deadly substance.

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Guyana army helicopter missing near tense border with Venezuela

Guyana army helicopter missing near tense border with Venezuela

A Guyanese army helicopter with seven people on board was reported missing Wednesday near the border with Venezuela, an official said, as tensions between the two neighbors soar over a disputed oil-rich territory.

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Peru's aging ex-president Fujimori freed after pardon reinstated

Peru's aging ex-president Fujimori freed after pardon reinstated

Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, 85, was freed from prison on Wednesday after a court reinstated a pardon of his 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity.

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EU leaders in China for summit with high stakes but low expectations

EU leaders in China for summit with high stakes but low expectations

European leaders will meet their Chinese counterparts in Beijing on Thursday for talks dominated by divisions between the bloc and its largest economic partner over everything from trade to the war against Ukraine.

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Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting

Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting

Three people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Las Vegas university on Wednesday, police said, with the suspect also dead.

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World Cup stars 'make some coin' as Japan rugby season kicks off

World Cup stars 'make some coin' as Japan rugby season kicks off

Almost half the players who started the World Cup final including All Blacks captain Sam Cane will be in action when Japan's club rugby season kicks off this weekend.

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Curran redemption as England thrash West Indies to level ODI series

Curran redemption as England thrash West Indies to level ODI series

Sam Curran bounced back with a match-winning bowling display as England scored a series-levelling six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One Day International in Antigua on Wednesday.

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Klopp slams 'ignorant' TV presenter after kick-off comment

Klopp slams 'ignorant' TV presenter after kick-off comment

Jurgen Klopp blasted an "ignorant" television presenter for making a joke about Liverpool's next game after Wednesday's 2-0 win at Sheffield United being on a Saturday lunchtime.

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Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win

Relentless Villa beat stuttering Man City, Liverpool win

Aston Villa beat champions Manchester City on Wednesday to extend their remarkable winning run at home as Liverpool closed to within two points of leaders Arsenal with victory at Sheffield United.

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Wallabies star winger Nawaqanitawase quits for rugby league

Wallabies star winger Nawaqanitawase quits for rugby league

Rising Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to switch codes and join rugby league powerhouse Sydney Roosters, with the winger opting Thursday against a new contract with Rugby Australia.

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