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Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India

Ganguly relives Lord's balcony triumph in India

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly relived one of his career-defining moments on top of the Lord's balcony -- but this time in India on a replica, and with his shirt on.

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Mohammed bin Salman, reformist prince shaking up Saudi Arabia

Mohammed bin Salman, reformist prince shaking up Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, who was named prime minister late on Tuesday, has shaken up the ultraconservative oil titan with economic, social and religious reforms since his meteoric rise to power.

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Protests shadow Iran's World Cup push

Protests shadow Iran's World Cup push

The protests that have erupted in Iran are shadowing the national football team's bid for a breakthrough to the World Cup, with rumours of a split in the squad, social media posts that mysteriously disappear and former legends weighing in to support the demonstrations.

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EU sees sabotage in gas pipe leaks, Norway hikes security

EU sees sabotage in gas pipe leaks, Norway hikes security

The EU said Wednesday that leaks from two Russia-Germany undersea gas pipelines appeared to be "a deliberate act", as fossil fuel-rich Norway boosted security at its installations.

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'Incredible': Astronomers hail first images of asteroid impact

'Incredible': Astronomers hail first images of asteroid impact

The asteroid is flying through space in the grainy black and white video, when suddenly a massive cloud of debris sprays out in front of it, meaning only one thing: impact.

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World no.2 Ruud takes inspiration from Federer send-off

World no.2 Ruud takes inspiration from Federer send-off

World number two Casper Ruud said on Wednesday that a bit of Roger Federer had rubbed off on him after being part of the tennis legend's send-off last week.

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Kyiv says answer to Russian annexation vote is more weapons

Kyiv says answer to Russian annexation vote is more weapons

Ukraine called on EU and NATO countries Wednesday to hit Russia with more sanctions and send more weapons to the frontline after Kremlin proxies held "sham" annexation votes in four occupied Ukrainian regions.

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Iran police vow to confront Mahsa Amini protests with 'all might'

Iran police vow to confront Mahsa Amini protests with 'all might'

Iran's police warned Wednesday they will confront "with all their might" women-led protests that erupted nearly two weeks ago over the death of Mahsa Amini in custody, despite growing calls for restraint.

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Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 as it barrels toward Florida

Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 4 as it barrels toward Florida

Hurricane Ian strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it headed towards the US state of Florida on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of life-threatening storm surges and "devastating" winds after it reportedly killed two and left millions without power in Cuba.

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Politics a family affair for Italy's far-right leader  Meloni

Politics a family affair for Italy's far-right leader Meloni

A like-minded sister, a brother-in-law tipped for government and a campaigning mother -- politics is a family affair for Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, even if her partner does not share all her views.

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