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Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown

Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown

Last year, Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi was given 20 years in prison for criticising the government online -- one of a wave of heavy sentences that drew international condemnation.

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Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup

Endo urges fans to believe Japan can win World Cup

Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target.

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The watchers who prey on Israel's falcon poachers

The watchers who prey on Israel's falcon poachers

For the volunteer watchers scanning southern Israel's wheatfields, protecting migratory falcons from poachers is a highly coordinated security operation.

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McKellar demands Waratahs 'front up' against old club Brumbies

McKellar demands Waratahs 'front up' against old club Brumbies

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar returns to his old club ACT Brumbies on Saturday and has a message for his team: "Front up."

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Israel government sacks Shin Bet intelligence chief

Israel government sacks Shin Bet intelligence chief

The head of Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, was sacked Friday, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he no longer trusts him, and fallout from a report on the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

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World's glacier mass shrank again in 2024, says UN

World's glacier mass shrank again in 2024, says UN

All 19 of the world's glacier regions experienced a net loss of mass in 2024 for the third consecutive year, the United Nations said on Friday, warning that saving the planet's glaciers was now a matter of "survival".

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In US Northwest, South Cascade is where glacier science grew up

In US Northwest, South Cascade is where glacier science grew up

For nearly 70 years scientists have been probing, measuring, drilling and generally getting to know South Cascade Glacier in the US Northwest, developing and honing skills now used worldwide.

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Israel government dismisses Shin Bet intelligence chief

Israel government dismisses Shin Bet intelligence chief

The head of Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, was dismissed Friday, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

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Socceroos starting to gel as World Cup edges closer

Socceroos starting to gel as World Cup edges closer

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes his team is starting to hit their stride with a World Cup place firmly in sight, but they are still not where he wants them to be.

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England captain Kane says fans are 'bored' by his goal record

England captain Kane says fans are 'bored' by his goal record

England captain Harry Kane believes he is being taken for granted by fans who are "bored" with his goal-scoring record for the national side.

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