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Gordon seizes PGA Mexico lead with Scheffler, Hovland in hunt

Gordon seizes PGA Mexico lead with Scheffler, Hovland in hunt

Will Gordon matched the lowest round of his PGA career with a nine-under par 62 to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Mayakoba Championship.

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Man Utd fall short of Europa League top spot, Arsenal into last 16

Man Utd fall short of Europa League top spot, Arsenal into last 16

Manchester United failed to usurp Real Sociedad at the top of Europa League Group E despite a 1-0 win in San Sebastian, as Arsenal did secure their place in the last 16 on Thursday.

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Andrade makes history for Brazil by winning world all-around gymnastics title

Andrade makes history for Brazil by winning world all-around gymnastics title

Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade grabbed all-around gold at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool on Thursday to cement her status as the sport’s newest megastar.

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Canada sees lower deficit in updated fiscal plan, possible 2023 recession

Canada sees lower deficit in updated fiscal plan, possible 2023 recession

Canada's government announced modest new spending in an updated fiscal plan Thursday, as windfall revenues allow it to slash its budget deficit ahead of a possible economic downturn.

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Russian strikes leave 4.5 million without power in Ukraine: Zelensky

Russian strikes leave 4.5 million without power in Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia's campaign against Ukraine's energy network has left around 4.5 million people without power.

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Starbucks reports record sales but lower profits on weak China

Starbucks reports record sales but lower profits on weak China

Starbucks reported record quarterly revenues Thursday behind a strong US performance, but weak China results and increased expenses pinched profits.

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El Salvador destroys gang members' gravestones

El Salvador destroys gang members' gravestones

The government of El Salvador, engaged in a controversial "war" on gangs, is destroying the tombstones of gang members to prevent them from becoming shrines, the government said on Thursday.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro holds 'positive' meeting with Lula team

Brazil's Bolsonaro holds 'positive' meeting with Lula team

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro met Thursday with advisors to incoming successor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who described the visit as "positive," after fears the far-right incumbent would try to fight his election defeat.

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Blinken asks Egypt for rights progress before climate meet

Blinken asks Egypt for rights progress before climate meet

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for Egypt to free political prisoners as leaders prepare to visit for the global climate summit.

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Saints receiver Thomas likely out for season

Saints receiver Thomas likely out for season

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is unlikely to play again this NFL season after being placed on injured reserve with a dislocated toe.

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