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Gilas Women miss out on FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup crown as Australia extends reign

Gilas Women 3x3 still make history as they deliver the country its first-ever medal in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

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In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

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How a parking attendant soared into an undersized dunking champion

Refusing to let circumstances dictate what’s possible, 5-foot-5 dunker Lennon ‘Flight’ Albiso hustles his way from construction sites and parking lots to the basketball stage

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Gilas Women miss out on FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup crown as Australia extends reign

Gilas Women 3x3 still make history as they deliver the country its first-ever medal in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

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In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

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How a parking attendant soared into an undersized dunking champion

Refusing to let circumstances dictate what’s possible, 5-foot-5 dunker Lennon ‘Flight’ Albiso hustles his way from construction sites and parking lots to the basketball stage

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Philippines Athletes Editors' Pick

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Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel

In a profanity-laden post on Truth Social, President Trump lashed out at Iran and injected new volatility into the conflict, hours after U.S. forces carried out a high-risk rescue mission.

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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

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[Two Pronged] An open marriage finally works in the wife’s favor, and her husband isn’t pleased

What can a couple do when the open marriage the husband arranged sours once the wife finds a potential paramour of her own?

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Philippines Human Interest Life and Style

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