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More than a dozen were suspected of fleeing during the showpiece event on the Gold Coast. Among them were competitors from Rwanda, Uganda and Sierra Leone, while authorities have also been seeking to verify the whereabouts of eight athletes from conflict-hit Cameroon – one third of the central African country’s 24-strong team. The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) group in Sydney said it had received enquiries from several of them but declined to reveal the exact number or the countries of origin....

According to her TikTok post, Jailene Pequeño was starting to “freak out” after realizing her new dog had seemingly disappeared. A search of the house ensued with Pequeño increasingly puzzled as to where her beloved canine could possibly be. Then she remembered the hole in the bottom of her couch. Instructing her boyfriend to check the space on the off-chance her dog had found her way inside, he then stumbled upon the tiny pup enjoying a super cozy nap among the inner foam and springs....

In action movies, the less complicated the plot is, the better. The clue is in the name; audiences want a narrative driven by action, not a narrative that occasionally takes a break for some action. The plots of action movies only serve to get the heroes from one life-threatening situation to the next. The less screen time they dedicate to the “boring” scenes like exposition and character development and hostage negotiations, the more screen time they can dedicate to car chases and fist fights and explosions....

The Bundesliga champions eased to victory at the remodelled Allianz Arena – which sported a fresh seating design – with Javi Martinez’s second-half header deserved reward for a dominant display. Manuel Neuer, Robert Lewandowski and Mats Hummels were among the World Cup participants to return a week out from the season curtain-raiser against Eintracht Frankfurt, while Goretzka was given his first 45 minutes for the club. The 23-year-old midfielder completed a free transfer from Schalke in July and was pleased to help deliver a second pre-season win for new boss Niko Kovac....

The student, who was not identified, attended classes at her school for most of the week before testing positive for the virus, The Mississippi Free Press reported. Her health declined quickly after the diagnosis and reportedly passed away Saturday morning. The teenager was described as a perfect student whom every teacher loved, according to WLBT-TV. Smith County Schools, the school district she attended, announced August 10 that students and employees would be required to wear a mask after several people tested positive for the virus....

Hawley has been widely criticized for objecting to the certification of the November presidential election results, which saw President Joe Biden defeat former President Donald Trump. Hawley—along with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz—objected to the certification as tens of thousands of pro-Trump protesters descended on the Capitol. Hawley was pictured giving a raised fist salute to the demonstrators as he entered the building. Some of those protesters later stormed the building, forcing lawmakers to flee....

Justin Jones was shot inside the Waffle House in the 4500 block of James S. McDonnell Boulevard in Berkeley, Missouri, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, St Louis police said. KSDK reported Jones had just turned 26 and was marking the occasion with his girlfriend. The St. Louis County Police Department said Berkeley police officers were called to the scene at around 12.08 a.m. on Tuesday. A police spokesman told Newsweek that they believe Jones was sitting inside the restaurant when someone opened fire from the outside....

Many players will immediately take to the game and be good at it, while others will struggle for a bit. It would do a player well to know of some common mistakes that they can make, and what they can do to avoid it. 7 Not Using Sound to the Player’s Advantage Players may wonder how exactly they are going to catch all the spooks and horrors of Saturnalia, which will be lurking behind them and creeping up on them....

Health benefits that have been attributed to mistletoe include improving cardiovascular health, relieving stress and anxiety, and boosting the immune system to help fight off colds and respiratory problems. It is also a popular complementary therapy for cancer treatment in many parts of the world. What Is Mistletoe Used For? Mistletoe use has been studied in several health conditions. ViscumAll-healBirdlimeWhite-berry mistletoe Anxiety/Stress Persistent, ongoing anxiety has a negative impact on day-to-day life....

“The world is watching. I hope and expect the United States will quickly make the obvious legal determination that this is a military coup and impose significant costs on the military for its attack on democracy,” the Kentucky Republican said in remarks on the Senate floor. He added, “We already have sanctions in place against key military officials. And Congress has already given the executive branch the authorities it needs to swiftly apply even more sanctions to the military and its infiltration into Burma’s economy....

The Hilltoppers landed top-10 recruit Mitchell Robinson, a 7-foot center, but there was speculation that his future at the school could be in jeopardy after the reported resignation of Western Kentucky assistant coach Shammond Williams, according to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. However, Robinson’s mother told ESPN that her son still plans on attending Western Kentucky. MORE: College basketball 2017-18 preseason Top 25 Goodman previously reported Robinson’s options included playing overseas for a season (as Terrance Ferguson, Emmanuel Mudiay and Brandon Jennings have previously, for various reasons), attempting to get released from his National Letter of Intent and committing to another school, or sticking with Western Kentucky....

Francis met Saturday with European and African cycling federations during their annual assembly in Rome. The Argentine Jesuit cited the team spirit often seen in cycling but warned that it can become distorted when profit and prestige take over. He cited “doping, dishonesty, disrespect for oneself and one’s opponents, and corruption.” Francis, a known soccer fan, has long promoted sport as an example of solidarity to be nurtured, especially among the young....

The former WWE Champion now spends most of his time in the upper mid-card feuds. In a recent interview with the Busted Open Radio, Miz revealed the backstage reason that led to the drastic change in his position on the main roster. Miz stated that with the change in the WWE Creative, he too lost his top spot and the writers started to use him more and more to promote the upcoming talents....

The 15-year-old from Aizwal, who is also a world youth silver-medallist, lifted a total of 274 kg (124 kg +150 kg) to finish on top in the Argentine capital on Monday night. The silver medal went to Turkey’s Toptas Caner, who lifted 263 kg (122 kg + 141 kg), while Colombia’s Villar Estiven Jose took the bronze with an effort of 260 kg (115 kg + 143 kg). The Mizo sensation, who will turn 16 on October 26, is being touted as the next big name in Indian weightlifting....

Mkhitaryan, 28, initially struggled to find his feet in Manchester after joining from Borussia Dortmund, but has developed into a key figure in recent months. Ibra not ruling out Napoli move United face Rostov at Old Trafford in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, with the tie evenly poised at 1-1 after the Armenia international’s goal in Russia, which was his fourth in 2017....

While Leander Dendoncker’s late equaliser took some of the shine off United’s performance, Mkhitaryan’s first-half effort ensured that Jose Mourinho’s side head to Old Trafford next week in the box seat. What’s more, the Armenian is fast usurping Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the face of this European run. Mou: I’m not bothered if we finish eighth Just as he did in the previous two away knockout games, Mkhitaryan grabbed the decisive goal in the first half....

As one of the oldest mobs found in Minecraft, Creepers are well-known among gamers for their propensity to explode. These green-colored monsters sneak up on players attempting to get as close as possible before exploding, causing numerous buildings and players to meet an untimely demise. While these creatures are potentially dangerous, they drop gunpowder and occasionally music discs, making them a valuable target to hunt down while exploring. Recently, one gamer recreated this mob in a uniquely edible way....

Take some of these users over on Reddit as an example. There have been a few examples of people creating their own Nether portal in Minecraft, which is something that most players will eventually create at some point. However, these have some pretty interesting designs. User surgeric has turned their portal into a Chinese paifang archway, while Odd-Bodybuilder1524 has created a “deep dark” portal which they say they’ve covered with reinforced deep slate....

Uploading a few images to the Minecraft Subreddit recently, user obscure_paneer has managed to create a sizable build that shows how much skill the player has. In short, it’s a giant hand made out of stone, which juts out of the ground to almost pierce the very sky. Add to the fact that it’s also been constructed on its own small island, there is a certain ominous appeal to it....

Uploading a short clip to the Minecraft subreddit, user TheRigbyB has shown that it’s possible to create an animated gif in the blocky world. Using a complex series of functions and numerous differently textured blocks, they were able to create an animation of none other than popular Twitch streamer xQc, specifically the “despair” gif in which he quickly goes from a jovial smile into a moody sulk, with the background changing black....