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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probe
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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probe

U.S. federal agencies, the World Health Organization and scientists across the planet have arrived at different conclusions about the most likely origin of Covid-19, and no consensus has emerged

Bradman 'baggy green' cap sells for $250,000 at auction
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Bradman 'baggy green' cap sells for $250,000 at auction

Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during the series, in which he scored 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred.

Australia's McSweeney vows to 'show what I can do' after baptism of fire
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Australia's McSweeney vows to 'show what I can do' after baptism of fire

"I've played well out here, and it's my home ground," he said of the Adelaide Oval, which will host the day-night second Test against India starting Friday.

UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual cost
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UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual cost

Projected to affect 75 percent of world's population by 2050

EU countries to push for outdoor smoking and vaping bans
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EU countries to push for outdoor smoking and vaping bans

Recommendation to crack down on second-hand smoke to be discussed at meeting of health ministers from bloc's 27 nations

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming' blood test: attorney
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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming' blood test: attorney

He will remain at the hospital "until his condition stabilizes," his lawyer added