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High times for German cannabis firm amid medical boom

High times for German cannabis firm amid medical boom

At an undisclosed site in Germany's Bavaria state, pharmaceutical CEO Philip Schetter opens a 75-centimetre (30-inch) thick steel door that secures his wares: vast amounts of cannabis.

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Poland votes in tight election as Europe watches

Poland votes in tight election as Europe watches

Poles vote on Sunday in a tight presidential election that will be decisive for the future of the country's centrist government as well as for abortion and LGBTQ rights.

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The US towns that took on 'forever chemical' giants -- and won

The US towns that took on 'forever chemical' giants -- and won

No corner of Earth is untouched. From Tibet to Antarctica, so-called "forever chemicals" have seeped into the blood of nearly every living creature.

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FBI calls deadly California clinic bombing an 'act of terrorism'

FBI calls deadly California clinic bombing an 'act of terrorism'

A bomb exploded on Saturday outside a California fertility clinic, killing one person in what the FBI labelled a terror attack.

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Noren in hunt for first major win after long injury layoff

Noren in hunt for first major win after long injury layoff

Alex Noren sat out since last October until last week with a tendon injury, but Sunday he has the chance to win his first major title at the PGA Championship.

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Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion

Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the world's biggest live music television event.

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Scheffler back in groove and on brink of third major title

Scheffler back in groove and on brink of third major title

Five months after cutting his right hand preparing a Christmas dinner, world number one Scottie Scheffler has himself on the verge of a third major title at the PGA Championship.

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Austria's JJ soars to Eurovision victory with operatic pop

Austria's JJ soars to Eurovision victory with operatic pop

With his falsetto voice and an angelic smile, Johannes Pietsch, alias JJ, early Sunday catapulted Austria to its first Eurovision victory since the triumph of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst 11 years ago.

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No.1 Scheffler makes late charge to grab PGA lead

No.1 Scheffler makes late charge to grab PGA lead

Scottie Scheffler charged into the lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship, making an eagle and three birdies in the last five holes to seize command after a shootout at Quail Hollow.

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Journalism wins 150th Preakness Stakes

Journalism wins 150th Preakness Stakes

Pre-race favourite Journalism stormed to victory in the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, producing a devastating finish to claim the second leg of US horse racing's Triple Crown.

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