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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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Macron and Lula's 'bromance' sets social media fans alight

Macron and Lula's 'bromance' sets social media fans alight

Wedding photos or a diplomatic visit? The apparent "bromance" between French President Emmanuel Macron and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has set social media fans alight.

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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time

China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.

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French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches

French film grooming claims puts focus on child coaches

Allegations of child grooming on French film sets has put the spotlight on the importance of coaches to protect young actors.

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Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations

Former China coach Li Tie goes on trial over bribery allegations

Former China coach and ex-Everton midfielder Li Tie went on trial Friday on allegations of bribery, state media said, part of a broader crackdown on corruption in football in the country.

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