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Dozens of buildings destroyed, 20 injured in Ecuador quake
Dozens of buildings destroyed, 20 injured in Ecuador quake

A shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake left at least 20 people injured, dozens of buildings damaged and knocked out power in the Ecuadoran port city of Esmeraldas on Friday.

April 25, 2025

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Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick
Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final in Seville.

April 25, 2025

Pakistan and India border closure separates families
Pakistan and India border closure separates families

Two months ago, Haider Ali waved goodbye to his wife as she left Pakistan, crossing the border to visit her family in India. Now the couple are not sure when they will see each other again.

April 25, 2025

Brazil's Bolsonaro 'stable' after post-surgery setback
Brazil's Bolsonaro 'stable' after post-surgery setback

Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, recovering from intestinal surgery, was in a stable condition Friday after a health setback that followed a court official serving him a summons in his hospital bed, hospital staff said.

April 25, 2025

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Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open

Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in second-round action at the Caja Magica on Friday.

April 25, 2025

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Foreign students give up American dream over Trump crackdown
Foreign students give up American dream over Trump crackdown

After President Donald Trump's administration revoked hundreds of student visas and threatened deportation for participants of pro-Palestinian campus protests, international students told AFP they were reconsidering their dreams of earning degrees in the United States.

April 25, 2025