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Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis, after a series of attacks carried out by the pro-Iranian rebels using ballistic missiles and drones wounded 13 civilians in the country's south.

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Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10

Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10

Patrick Mahomes rushed for a touchdown and passed for two more on a triumphant return from his nine-month injury absence as the Kansas City Chiefs thrashed the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday.

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Designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 after career spanning television, stage and fashion

Designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 after career spanning television, stage and fashion

Bob Mackie, the costume and fashion designer known for his work with Cher, Carol Burnett and other entertainers, died on September 14 at the age of 87, a statement on his social media accounts announced.

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Belgium completes outer structure of offshore energy island

Belgium completes outer structure of offshore energy island

Workers have installed the final concrete caisson forming the perimeter of Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Island, an offshore electricity hub being built 45 kilometres into the North Sea.

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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at Monday's Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show "The Pitt" won again for best drama.

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Video documents rescue of injured US airman from Iran

Video documents rescue of injured US airman from Iran

Newly released aerial footage documents the US operation to rescue an injured Air Force officer who spent about 50 hours in Iran after his F-15E was shot down.

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China retail sales growth weakens further in August

China retail sales growth weakens further in August

China's retail sales grew last month at their slowest pace since May, official data showed on Tuesday, as the country's leaders struggle to reverse a persistent slump in spending.

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Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship

Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship

The 20th Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday bringing together a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, among them Olympic and world champions.

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Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games

Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games

Some of the brightest talents in sport will be going for gold when the Asian Games open in Nagoya-Aichi on Saturday.

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Asian Games set for liftoff but will have everyone have a bed?

Asian Games set for liftoff but will have everyone have a bed?

The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season.

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