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Appeal board says homophobia 'commonplace' in Aussie Rules
Appeal board says homophobia 'commonplace' in Aussie Rules

Australian Rules Football said Friday that homophobia had no place in the game after an appeals board reduced a penalty for a player who used an anti-gay slur on the grounds such comments were "commonplace" in the sport.

April 24, 2026

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Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts

Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an official said Friday, as concerns grow over high energy costs linked to the Middle East War.

April 24, 2026

Chinese EV makers take centre stage at world's biggest auto show
Chinese EV makers take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Thousands snapped selfies beside sleek Chinese electric vehicles on Friday at the world's biggest car show in Beijing, where automakers are seeking to lure buyers in a cut-throat market.

April 24, 2026

Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum
Concern stirs Lula camp as election bid loses momentum

Four months ago, the stars seemed to be aligned for veteran left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in his quest for an unprecedented fourth term as Brazilian president.

April 24, 2026

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Mass MS-13 trial held at El Salvador mega-jail
Mass MS-13 trial held at El Salvador mega-jail

Hundreds of alleged Mara Salvatrucha gang members sat chained, shaved and mute as they were accused of murder and torture during a mass trial at El Salvador's notorious CECOT jail, AFP reporters witnessed Thursday.

April 24, 2026

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Hawks fend off Knicks, Raptors pull away from Cavs to cut deficit
Hawks fend off Knicks, Raptors pull away from Cavs to cut deficit

CJ McCollum hit the game-winner with 12.5 seconds remaining as the Atlanta Hawks pulled off another nail-biting victory over New York to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA first-round playoff series on Thursday.

April 24, 2026