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Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil

Eagles aim to keep rolling despite Brown turmoil

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles take a 7-2 record and three-game winning streak into their Sunday NFL clash with the Detroit Lions but it has still been a contentious week in Philly.

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Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals

Alcaraz to end year as world number one after seeing off Musetti at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz will end the year as world number one after beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday.

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Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss

Schmidt eager for fan's eye view before last Dublin clash as Wallabies boss

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has achieved many things in a succesful rugby career, but the former Ireland boss is looking forward to experiencing what it feels like to be a fan in the "sardine can of pressure" that is Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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'My whole life is here': migrants in Chile fear far-right rule

'My whole life is here': migrants in Chile fear far-right rule

At an informal settlement near a disused landfill, a group of migrants anxiously await the outcome of Chile's presidential election, in which many voters are baying for them to be thrown out.

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Strong first-half profits keep Alstom firmly on rails

Strong first-half profits keep Alstom firmly on rails

French rail manufacturer Alstom reported Thursday a strong first half of its 2025-2026 fiscal year, as sales and net profit both rose, propelled by healthy global demand for trains and rail infrastructure.

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'Like a horror movie': 770 km of fear for those fleeing Sudan's El-Fasher

'Like a horror movie': 770 km of fear for those fleeing Sudan's El-Fasher

Survivors of the bloody takeover of El-Fasher walked for days through the desert, past bodies and armed men who humiliated them, desperate to escape the Sudanese city now overrun by paramilitary forces.

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Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn

Pfizer completes Metsera acquisition in deal worth up to $10 bn

US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of biotech firm Metsera, closing a deal worth up to $10 billion after a fierce bidding war.

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Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract

Boeing union votes to end strike, accept new contract

More than 3,000 striking Boeing defense workers on Thursday voted to end a strike over wage increases and retirement benefits, one of the longest work stoppages in the company's history.

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Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland

Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at full-back in Saturday's clash with his native Australia in Dublin.

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Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive

Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive

Star striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday in an African 2026 World Cup qualifying semi-final in Rabat.

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