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Colombians vote in presidential runoff
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Nigerian twins Taiwo and Kehinde marry... Taiwo and Kehinde
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP to close gap on banned Bezzecchi
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France presses ahead with street music festival despite extreme heat
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Marc Marquez wins Czech MotoGP as Bezzecchi banned
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'Historical justice': Dutch PM makes formal apology to Moluccans
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Stokes to return as England captain for 3rd New Zealand Test - McCullum
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Henry the hero as New Zealand level England series in style
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Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace
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Gill to skipper India against England, Kohli to play if fit
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France presses ahead with street music festivals despite extreme heat
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UK's Starmer mulling 'political realities': senior minister
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England's Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games ahead of 3rd Test
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France presses ahead with music festivals despite extreme heat
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales
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Springboks recall 'outstanding' Papier for Nations Championship
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US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal
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Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward
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Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts
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FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
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Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics
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Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game
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Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
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Trump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes
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Iran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach
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Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
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Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
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Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: reports
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New mindset, prior win give Clark confidence at US Open
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Fly-half Love ready for All Blacks start after Super Rugby heroics
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Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
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Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain
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Clark leads by six at US Open as Scheffler charges
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Nagelsmann says Germany has higher ambitions than advancing to knockout stage
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Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire
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US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes
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'Fired up' Spain ready to hit back, says De la Fuente
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Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Dutch thrash Sweden
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Germany come from behind to beat Ivory Coast and reach World Cup last 32
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Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort swell
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Clark clings to US Open lead as Scheffler charges
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Burn dons cowboy boots as England unwind at World Cup
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Miotti kicks Montpellier past Stade Francais into Top 14 final
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France's Saliba says playing through the pain at World Cup
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Iran says Hormuz closed as US-Iran deal falters over Lebanon
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Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh
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Bagnaia scorches to Czech MotoGP sprint victory, Bezzecchi suspended
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Clark begins with bogey as McIlroy charges at US Open
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Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.
US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary
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WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes
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EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US
The EU executive on Thursday vowed to "respond firmly" to any violation of a key tariff deal by the United States after President Donald Trump's administration announced new trade probes.
Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset stockpiles release
Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as Iran's attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.
Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute
The surge in energy prices triggered by the Middle East war will slow the struggling German economy's recovery, an economic institute warned Thursday.
BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026
German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after posting results dampened by both trade tensions and competition from Chinese rivals.
China-North Korea train arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year halt
A passenger train from China arrived in the North Korean capital on Thursday, state media said, after a six-year hiatus since the service was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Businessman or politician? Billionaire Czech PM under fire again
Since entering politics in 2011, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been grappling with a conflict of interest as a billionaire businessman and politician, and his latest stint in power is no exception.
Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes
Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday that are roughly double the existing ones.
China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
China approved what it called an "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups such as the Uyghurs.
BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs, China woes
German carmaker BMW reported a three percent fall in annual profit on Thursday, despite US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China, far smaller than the double-digit plunges seen at rivals.
Electric vehicle rethink to cost Honda almost $16 billion
Japan's Honda said Thursday it expected to book nearly $16 billion in expenses and losses related to a major reorientation of its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, blaming US policy changes and tariffs.
From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe
In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new production line, like other Ukrainian arms companies looking to secure supply chain and boost capacity.
Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply
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Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after abuse allegations
The co-founder of Noma, several times crowned the best restaurant in the world, Danish chef Rene Redzepi said Thursday that he was stepping down, following reports of past abuse at his fabled restaurant.
War disrupts fertiliser supplies, puts food security at risk
With production in the Gulf countries at a standstill and gas prices rising, the war in the Middle East is disrupting the supply of fertilisers and posing risks for food security.
Oil prices jump despite strategic reserve release
A record release of oil from strategic reserves by IEA nations failed to ease concerns about the impact from the Middle East war, with crude prices pushing further higher and stocks sliding.
Man set himself alight in fatal Swiss bus fire: prosecutor
An inferno on a Swiss bus that killed six people was seemingly started by a "disturbed" man on board who set himself alight, the investigating prosecutor said Wednesday.
British fintech Revolut gets full UK banking licence
British fintech company Revolut on Wednesday said it had obtained a full UK banking licence from regulators, lifting restrictions on it competing with established retail lenders.
US consumer inflation unchanged but price shocks from Iran war loom
Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2.4 percent in February, official data showed Wednesday, with price shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran yet to be reflected in the data.
IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves to ease the impact of the Middle East war, the biggest such release ever.
US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February
Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2.4 percent in February, in line with market expectations, government data showed Wednesday, as affordability concerns persist in the world's largest economy.
German defence giant Rheinmetall sees business boost from Mideast war
German arms maker Rheinmetall said Wednesday the Middle East war offered new business opportunities, especially for its air defence systems, as it forecast continued strong growth this year.
Malawi court dismisses 15-year lawsuit against Madonna charity
A Malawi High Court has dismissed a wrongful‑termination case against US pop star Madonna brought by the sister of a former president, in one of the country's longest-running NGO disputes.
Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war
Global airlines are grappling with the effects of the war in the Middle East, as fuel prices soar and customers reassess their travel plans.
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.
Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or will soon -- to factor in surging jet fuel prices spurred by war in the Mideast.
European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.
Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war
Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that fuel surcharges would rise as prices soared in March after war broke out in the Middle East.
Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up
Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, as the government played down fears of another rise in prices.