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Rescuers dig for survivors after huge quake hits Myanmar, Thailand

Rescuers dig for survivors after huge quake hits Myanmar, Thailand

Rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Saturday in a desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people.

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South Korea firefighters deploy helicopters as wildfires reignite

South Korea firefighters deploy helicopters as wildfires reignite

South Korean firefighters deployed helicopters Saturday as the country's biggest wildfires on record that ravaged wide areas of its southeast reignited in one of the region's cities, an official said.

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'Defiant' Canada autoworkers vow to fight tariff layoffs

'Defiant' Canada autoworkers vow to fight tariff layoffs

Jeff Gray, a union leader for Canadians working for GM, has a message for companies considering moving auto jobs to the United States in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Performance, museums, history: Trump's cultural power grab

Performance, museums, history: Trump's cultural power grab

Washington's Smithsonian is a sprawling chain of museums dedicated to both celebrating and scrutinizing the American story -- and the latest cultural institution targeted by President Donald Trump's bid to quash diversity efforts.

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Russian-born 12-ranked Kasatkina says to play for Australia tennis

Russian-born 12-ranked Kasatkina says to play for Australia tennis

Russian-born tennis world number 12 Daria Kasatkina announced Saturday she is switching to play under the Australian flag.

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Wallabies back Jorgensen suffers serious ankle injury

Wallabies back Jorgensen suffers serious ankle injury

Speedy Australian Test back Max Jorgensen will spend a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury during a heavy defeat for the New South Wales Waratahs.

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Academy apologizes after stars say it 'failed to defend' Palestinian filmmaker

Academy apologizes after stars say it 'failed to defend' Palestinian filmmaker

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apologized Friday for failing to defend an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker who said he was attacked by Israeli settlers.

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UN rights chief demands end to 'horrific suffering' in Ukraine

UN rights chief demands end to 'horrific suffering' in Ukraine

The UN rights chief called Friday for an end to the "horrific suffering" caused by attacks on civilians in Ukraine, while the United States attempts to broker a ceasefire, more than three years into Russia's invasion.

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Djokovic oozing confidence ahead of century bid

Djokovic oozing confidence ahead of century bid

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a landmark 100th professional title at the Miami Open, with the Serb saying he is playing his best tennis in a "long time"

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US regulators to investigate Disney diversity efforts

US regulators to investigate Disney diversity efforts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will investigate diversity efforts at the Walt Disney Company, the head of the US agency said on Friday.

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