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Golden eagle soars again after rescue in Tunisia

Golden eagle soars again after rescue in Tunisia

Aquila, a rescued golden eagle, was grounded after captors in Tunisia clipped his wings, but after months of rehabilitation he was set free -- a rare success story in a country where wildlife is threatened by climate change and human activity.

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Impeached South Korea president still in detention despite court order

Impeached South Korea president still in detention despite court order

A South Korean court cancelled the arrest warrant of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, but he remains behind bars with the prosecution likely to appeal.

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Now a believer, Trump hosts White House crypto summit

Now a believer, Trump hosts White House crypto summit

Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy -- and where the Republican president faces conflict of interest concerns.

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New Zealand 'hopeful' over Henry injury for India final

New Zealand 'hopeful' over Henry injury for India final

New Zealand are "hopeful" pace bowler Matt Henry will recover from a shoulder injury in time for their Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, coach Gary Stead said.

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Doncic, James lead Lakers fightback as Knicks downed in thriller

Doncic, James lead Lakers fightback as Knicks downed in thriller

Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 63 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a thrilling late fightback to seal a 113-109 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday.

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Spain targets men's 'deafening silence' in gender violence battle

Spain targets men's 'deafening silence' in gender violence battle

Feminist activists in Spain say inaction and men's silence are hindering the eradication of abuse, as the country celebrates 20 years of a pioneering law against gender-based violence.

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Spain under pressure to abort nuclear energy phase-out

Spain under pressure to abort nuclear energy phase-out

Spain, a European renewable energy leader, is coming under increasing pressure from the right and business groups to reverse its plans to phase out its nuclear power plants by 2035.

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Hungary femicide sparks outcry on gender violence

Hungary femicide sparks outcry on gender violence

Erika Renner was not surprised when Hungarian police at first put down the horrific death of a Japanese woman whose charred body was found in a Budapest apartment to an accidental fire.

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Japan wildfire evacution orders partially lifted

Japan wildfire evacution orders partially lifted

Japan partially lifted wildfire evacuation orders on Friday after rain helped stop the country's worst blaze in more than half a century from spreading.

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Impeached South Korean president still in detention despite court order

Impeached South Korean president still in detention despite court order

A South Korean court cancelled the arrest warrant of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, but he remains behind bars with the prosecution likely to appeal.

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