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Hamilton has stayed wild and free on his long, gruelling drive

Hamilton has stayed wild and free on his long, gruelling drive

Lewis Hamilton, who rose from modest circumstances to win a record-equalling seven Formula One driver's titles, is hedging his bets as he plans to continue his career into his 40s.

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Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.

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Chavez legacy looms large, and divides Venezuela, 25 years on

Chavez legacy looms large, and divides Venezuela, 25 years on

"Chavez lives, damn it!" a soldier cries out every day at the same time outside the tomb of Venezuela's late leftist leader Hugo Chavez, who remains omnipresent and divisive 25 years after he took power.

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Sixers fined for Embiid injury report but no NBA policy violation

Sixers fined for Embiid injury report but no NBA policy violation

The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating injury reporting rules but were found not to have violated Player Participation Policy rules for benching Joel Embiid.

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The Facebook users redefining the 20-year-old social network

The Facebook users redefining the 20-year-old social network

From California to Southeast Asia, Facebook is capturing a new generation of users who see it as a commercial tool rather than a fun networking platform.

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Poland's Swiderski joins Verona from Charlotte

Poland's Swiderski joins Verona from Charlotte

Polish international forward Karol Swiderski has joined Serie A club Verona from Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC, the American club said on Thursday.

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N.Ireland Assembly set to resume on Saturday: pro-UK party

N.Ireland Assembly set to resume on Saturday: pro-UK party

Northern Ireland's assembly in Belfast looks set to be restored this weekend following almost two years of political deadlock, the leader of the biggest pro-UK party said on Thursday.

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USA Eagles remove interim tag in naming Lawrence head coach

USA Eagles remove interim tag in naming Lawrence head coach

Scott Lawrence was named head coach of the USA Eagles on Thursday, removing the interim tag under which he served in the role for the past year, USA Rugby announced.

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Biden imposes sanctions over 'intolerable' Israeli settler violence

Biden imposes sanctions over 'intolerable' Israeli settler violence

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a handful of Jewish settlers as President Joe Biden said the level of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank had reached intolerable levels.

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NWSL's newest Bay FC signs Nigerian star Oshoala from Barcelona

NWSL's newest Bay FC signs Nigerian star Oshoala from Barcelona

Nigerian international striker Asisat Oshoala has agreed a deal to join new National Women's Soccer League team Bay FC, the club announced on Thursday.

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