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Brittney Griner, basketball great snared in US-Russia standoff
Croatia coach hails new generation ahead of Brazil World Cup clash
Croatia coach hails new generation ahead of Brazil World Cup clash

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic hailed his country's new generation of players just for making it to the World Cup quarter-finals but skipper Luka Modric believes they can pull off a shock result against tournament favourites Brazil.

December 08, 2022

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Dutch hoping to 'change' memories of 2014 Argentina heartbreak
Dutch hoping to 'change' memories of 2014 Argentina heartbreak

The Netherlands will be bidding to "change" the memories from their semi-final loss on penalties in 2014 when they face Argentina again at the World Cup on Friday, said forward Memphis Depay.

December 08, 2022

US basketball star Griner freed in Russian prisoner swap
US basketball star Griner freed in Russian prisoner swap

Basketball star Brittney Griner is "safe" and headed home to the United States after being freed from a Russian prison ordeal in a swap for the notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, the two countries announced on Thursday.

December 08, 2022

UK turns to army as crippling strikes loom
UK turns to army as crippling strikes loom

Britain on Thursday said it was preparing to enlist the army to cover ambulances and border security before a wave of strikes this month as workers demand higher wages.

December 08, 2022

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Kremlin sees 'risk' of Ukraine attacks on Crimea
Kremlin sees 'risk' of Ukraine attacks on Crimea

The Kremlin said Thursday that the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula was vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks after officials said they had shot down a drone near a key naval base.

December 08, 2022

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King Charles coins enter UK circulation
King Charles coins enter UK circulation

The first coins bearing the likeness of Britain's King Charles III entered circulation Thursday, The Royal Mint announced.

December 08, 2022