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Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Shelton does the double in Canada

New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body

'Shock' gloves for US immigration agents fuel potential abuse fears

Eddie Jones senses Japan's time has come against Australia

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

UK vote count under way in Farage, Binface showdown

Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts

US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Spieth among five sharing Memphis lead as PGA playoffs open

Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict

Boats rescue tourists as forest fire flames threaten Greek beaches

What does Greenland's mining industry look like?

Greenland's natural resources, including potential vast rare earths deposits vital to the AI boom, have attracted attention since US President Donald Trump showed interest in the Danish self-governing territory.

Greenland prepares next generation for mining future

At the Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum, a dozen students in hi-viz vests and helmets are out for the day learning to operate bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators and other equipment.

China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology

China's top court has issued a ruling confirming humans in cars with assisted driving technology are responsible for their vehicle, setting a nationwide benchmark as Beijing positions itself as a standards-setter in the auto market.

Sixers rookie Edgecombe leads 'Team Vince' to NBA Rising Stars crown

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe came through as honorary coach Vince Carter's Team Vince triumphed Friday in the Rising Stars Challenge on the opening night of NBA All-Star Weekend.

Rubio at Munich security meet to address Europeans rattled by Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was set to address European leaders on Saturday as they try to step up their autonomy in defence while salvaging transatlantic ties badly strained under President Donald Trump.

Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Japanese bronze medallist Shun Sato on Friday blamed the "toxic schedule" of Olympic men's figure skating for US favourite Ilia Malinin's shocking slump off the podium.

Carney offers support of united Canada to town devastated by mass shooting

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday pledged Canada's enduring support to the grief-stricken town of Tumbler Ridge, as he led a candlelight vigil for the eight victims of a mass shooting.

All-in on AI: what TikTok creator ByteDance did next

After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena.

Canada PM visits memorial for mass shooting victims as new details emerge

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a bouquet of flowers at a makeshift memorial Friday as he visited the grief-stricken town of Tumbler Ridge, where a shooter killed eight people.

Healthy Ohtani has Cy Young Award in sights

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could be eyeing up a new item for his trophy case as he heads into the 2026 Major League Baseball season fully healthy.

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