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Argentina's Almada strikes late twice as Atlanta win on MLS opening day

Argentina's Almada strikes late twice as Atlanta win on MLS opening day

Argentine World Cup-winner Thiago Almada scored two brilliant stoppage time goals as Atlanta United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 on a pulsating opening day of the Major League Soccer season on Saturday.

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War-weary Yemenis fell trees for fuel, cash

War-weary Yemenis fell trees for fuel, cash

The sound of an electric saw rips through a lush mountain landscape in southern Yemen, where years of conflict and soaring prices have left people desperate for fuel and income.

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Latham, Conway fifties lead New Zealand fightback against England

Latham, Conway fifties lead New Zealand fightback against England

Openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway scored unbeaten half-centuries to give New Zealand a foothold in the second Test after England enforced the follow-on in Wellington on Sunday.

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Alcaraz to face Norrie again for ATP Rio title

Alcaraz to face Norrie again for ATP Rio title

Top-seeded defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off hard-hitting Nicolas Jarry 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 6-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Rio Open.

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How Italy's generous green homes scheme turned 'wicked'

How Italy's generous green homes scheme turned 'wicked'

An Italian scheme to make homes more energy efficient has been wildly popular, but the government is seeking to rein in its "out of control" costs amid fears it could send the deficit soaring.

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Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best award

Messi, Mbappe and Benzema up for FIFA Best award

Just like in the World Cup final, Paris Saint-Germain teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe go up against one another for The Best FIFA Men's Player prize for 2022 on Monday, with Ballon d'Or Karim Benzema the other contender.

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Blinken eyes US inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine rattles nerves

Blinken eyes US inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine rattles nerves

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Central Asia hoping that greater US engagement will reassure former Soviet republics rattled by the Ukraine war, although Russia's historic clout limits the extent of cooperation.

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Formula One: Five pointers to the 2023 season

Formula One: Five pointers to the 2023 season

The 2023 Formula One season begins in Bahrain next Sunday, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen targeting a third consecutive world title.

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New Zealand openers resist England after follow-on enforced

New Zealand openers resist England after follow-on enforced

New Zealand discovered some top-order batting grit to stymie England's push for victory on day three of the second Test in Wellington on Sunday.

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Kirk seizes two-shot lead at US PGA Honda Classic

Kirk seizes two-shot lead at US PGA Honda Classic

Chris Kirk fired six birdies in a four-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead in the Honda Classic, where he's chasing his first US PGA Tour title in eight seasons.

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