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Charles travels to Wales ahead of 'princes vigil' for queen

Charles travels to Wales ahead of 'princes vigil' for queen

King Charles III heads to Wales Friday for the last of his visits to the four nations of the United Kingdom as preparations for the queen's state funeral gather pace.

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Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule

Premier League to pay tribute to queen in reduced schedule

Premier League players and fans have the chance to honour Queen Elizabeth II this weekend, but the upcoming state funeral for Britain's longest serving monarch on Monday has seen three matches postponed.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro taps wife to woo Evangelicals, women

Brazil's Bolsonaro taps wife to woo Evangelicals, women

Once a discreetly smiling presence at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's side, First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro is increasingly wooing Evangelical Christian and women voters to reelect the husband she calls "one of God's chosen ones."

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US jogger's death sparks emotional outcry and political debate

US jogger's death sparks emotional outcry and political debate

Eliza Fletcher left her home in Memphis, Tennessee for an early morning jog two weeks ago when she disappeared.

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Plastic garbage covers Central American rivers, lakes and beaches

Plastic garbage covers Central American rivers, lakes and beaches

A blanket of multi-colored plastic waste flowing in from tributaries covers Lake Suchitlan in El Salvador.

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Climate-fueled hunger more than doubles in worst-hit countries: report

Climate-fueled hunger more than doubles in worst-hit countries: report

From record droughts to catastrophic floods, the world's worst climate hotspots are seeing a surge in acute hunger, according to an Oxfam report that called on rich nations to drastically cut their emissions and compensate low-income countries.

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EU lawmakers say Hungary no longer a 'full democracy'

EU lawmakers say Hungary no longer a 'full democracy'

Hungary reacted furiously Thursday to a vote in the European Parliament that declared that the country was no longer a "full democracy" and that the European Union needed to act.

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LeBron, Paul rip NBA for falling short in punishing Sarver

LeBron, Paul rip NBA for falling short in punishing Sarver

NBA stars LeBron James and Chris Paul blasted the NBA for imposing what they consider a light punishment on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for racist and misogynist remarks.

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As LIV draws more ire, DeChambeau sees compromise in time

As LIV draws more ire, DeChambeau sees compromise in time

Standouts of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series defended the upstart tour from new criticism Thursday, while Bryson DeChambeau says he expects eventual compromise with the US PGA Tour.

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Couple formally charged in Argentine VP assassination attempt

Couple formally charged in Argentine VP assassination attempt

The gunman who tried to shoot Argentina's Vice President Cristina Kirchner in the face was formally charged Thursday with attempted homicide, as was his girlfriend, courts documents showed.

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