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New wave of Russian strikes batter Ukraine grid as first snow falls

New wave of Russian strikes batter Ukraine grid as first snow falls

Fresh Russian strikes hit cities across Ukraine on Thursday, the latest in a wave of attacks that have crippled the country's energy infrastructure as winter sets in and temperatures drop.

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Montoya returns to lead Argentina against Scotland

Montoya returns to lead Argentina against Scotland

Julian Montoya is back to lead Argentina against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Pumas look to finish 2022 with a flourish.

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Blizzard to pull popular games from China after license spat

Blizzard to pull popular games from China after license spat

US gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment will suspend most of its services in China from January, the company said Thursday, after it failed to reach a licensing deal with local firm NetEase.

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Fati shines as Spain beat Jordan in World Cup warm-up

Fati shines as Spain beat Jordan in World Cup warm-up

Ansu Fati scored his first Spain goal for over two years as Luis Enrique's side beat Jordan 3-1 on Thursday in a World Cup warm-up friendly in Amman.

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Players 'not blind or deaf' to migrant worker issue - Van Dijk

Players 'not blind or deaf' to migrant worker issue - Van Dijk

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said players were "not blind or deaf" to the concerns about migrant workers, whose treatment has been in the spotlight in the build-up to the World Cup in Qatar.

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Nadal 'happy' after Djokovic Australian Open visa decision

Nadal 'happy' after Djokovic Australian Open visa decision

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal on Thursday welcomed the decision to grant his Serbian rival Novak Djokovic a visa which will enable him to compete at the 2023 event, describing it as "the best news possible".

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France's Mendy branded 'predatory serial rapist' at UK trial

France's Mendy branded 'predatory serial rapist' at UK trial

France international Benjamin Mendy was on Thursday branded a "predatory serial rapist", as the prosecution wound up its case against the Manchester City star.

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Hope and chaos as Kherson adjusts to new life after Russia exit

Hope and chaos as Kherson adjusts to new life after Russia exit

After eight months of occupation, Kherson residents were slowly adjusting to their new lives without the Russian army as many braced for a tough, uncertain winter ahead.

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South Africa's Erasmus banned for two games over latest referee tweets

South Africa's Erasmus banned for two games over latest referee tweets

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus was suspended by World Rugby on Thursday following his criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing Autumn Nations Series.

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FBI probing cases of bomb-laden drones in US

FBI probing cases of bomb-laden drones in US

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday the agency is investigating several cases in which people sought to fly drones equipped with home-made bombs within the United States.

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