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New Zealand's Maori King calls for whales to be given personhood

New Zealand's Maori King calls for whales to be given personhood

The King of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people made an impassioned call Thursday for whales to be granted the same legal rights as people in a bid to protect the hallowed yet vulnerable species.

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South Korea kicks off campaigning ahead of April election

South Korea kicks off campaigning ahead of April election

Official campaigning for South Korea's upcoming general election kicked off Thursday, with President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party fighting to win back a parliamentary majority and thwart opposition attempts to derail his conservative agenda.

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Suns eclipse Nuggets, Rockets silence Thunder

Suns eclipse Nuggets, Rockets silence Thunder

Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 104-97 victory over reigning NBA champions Denver on Wednesday to keep things close at the top of the Western Conference.

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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare

Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare

A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing health scare reported on Thursday two more deaths potentially related to its tablets.

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Asian markets mixed after Fed official floats rate cut delay

Asian markets mixed after Fed official floats rate cut delay

Asian investors trod carefully Thursday after a Federal Reserve official floated the idea of delaying or reducing interest rate cuts, while the yen held gains having briefly hit a 34-year low the day before.

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Sinner and Medvedev book Miami Open semi-final clash

Sinner and Medvedev book Miami Open semi-final clash

World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open - a rematch of the Australian Open final won by Sinner and last year's Miami title match.

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Japan Moon probe survives second lunar night

Japan Moon probe survives second lunar night

Japan's Moon lander woke up after unexpectedly surviving a second frigid, two-week lunar night and transmitted new images back to Earth, the country's space agency said Thursday.

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James triple-double leads Lakers, Warriors win despite Green ejection

James triple-double leads Lakers, Warriors win despite Green ejection

LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight

Sweden prepares for high security Eurovision with Gaza spotlight

The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel's participation during its ongoing war with Hamas.

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Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four

Sinner and Medvedev power into Miami last four

World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open -- a re-match of last year's final -- after they both enjoyed victories on Wednesday.

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