Canada launches review of cannabis legalization four years on
Canada on Thursday launched a long-awaited review of its cannabis regulations, four years after becoming the first major economy to legalize its recreational use.
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Israel PM: World must use 'force' if Iran builds nuclear bomb
The international community should use "military force" if Iran develops nuclear weapons, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid told the United Nations on Thursday, as he reiterated support for creation of a "peaceful" Palestinian state.
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NFTs and burning paintings at new Damien Hirst show
The latest show by Damien Hirst displays thousands of the provocative British artist's colourful spot paintings... many of which he will set on fire after selling them in digital form as NFTs.
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Facebook whistleblower launches nonprofit to take on big tech
Whistleblower Frances Haugen -- a former Facebook engineer who leaked documents suggesting the firm put profits before safety -- on Thursday launched an organization devoted to fighting harm caused by social media.
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Record-breaking Rizwan, Azam star as Pakistan down England
Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan put on an unbeaten 203-run partnership as Pakistan claimed a remarkable 10-wicket victory over England in the second T20 international in Karachi on Thursday.
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'Ultimate competitor' Pulisic ready to shine for US: Berhalter
United States coach Gregg Berhalter believes "ultimate competitor" Christian Pulisic will shine on the World Cup stage as his team steps up preparations for the finals with a friendly against Japan on Friday.
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North Macedonian veteran Pandev hangs up his boots
Goran Pandev, North Macedonia's all-time record goalscorer, announced his retirement on Thursday following a career spanning over two decades.
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Water in asteroid dust offers clues to life on Earth
Specks of dust retrieved by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 300 million kilometres from Earth have revealed a surprising component: a drop of water, scientists said Friday.
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Football disorder on the rise in England and Wales
Football arrests in England and Wales reached their highest level for eight years last season, while pitch invasions more than doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the British Home Office.
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Russia begins troop mobilisation for Ukraine fight
Moscow began its mandatory troop call-up Thursday to try to bolster a stumbling war effort in Ukraine, with authorities saying thousands had volunteered even as Russian men fled the country to avoid being forced to fight.
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