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France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this month.

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Africa faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHO

Africa faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHO

The World Health Organization warned on Thursday that Africa faced a "complex" Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, which has reported the first case in the west of the continent.

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Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

Brook scores fastest double century in ODI history in rampant England's 429-4

An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

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Top-ranked Rybakina into Ningbo quarter-finals on return from injury

Top-ranked Rybakina into Ningbo quarter-finals on return from injury

World number one Elena Rybakina reached the quarter-finals of the Ningbo Open on Thursday on her return from injury when opponent Polina Kudermetova retired.

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French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

French authorities on Thursday imposed bans or restrictions on fresh protests springing up in the wake of demonstrations last weekend that degenerated into the worst street violence in years.

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Samson superb as India mark record T20 chase in win over New Zealand

Samson superb as India mark record T20 chase in win over New Zealand

Belligerent batting by Sanju Samson saw India chase 226 for victory against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday in a rematch of the T20 World Cup final.

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Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN

Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN

Nearly all of the world's shallow-water coral reefs face an "extremely high risk" of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warned Thursday.

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Nvidia boss criticises 'cheap' AI doomsday warnings

Nvidia boss criticises 'cheap' AI doomsday warnings

AI chip giant Nvidia's boss Jensen Huang said on Thursday that warnings artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity were "cheap" attempts to grab headlines.

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Foden can be one of Premier League's best again, says Maresca

Foden can be one of Premier League's best again, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca said it is his job as Manchester City boss to help Phil Foden rediscover his best form after the England international ended his long goal drought.

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Philippines trailblazer Eala ousted in Ningbo last 16

Philippines trailblazer Eala ousted in Ningbo last 16

Alexandra Eala crashed out in the Ningbo Open last 16 on Thursday as the Philippine history-maker suffered a battling straight-sets defeat to Diana Shnaider.

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