UN experts, MSF condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
A group of UN experts on Thursday denounced a crackdown on women by the Taliban morality police in the western Afghan city of Herat, saying at least two people had been killed and more than 20 injured during recent protests against the restrictions.
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SpaceX to make historic IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to trillionaire status.
Read moreFirst leather bag made from T-Rex cells fails to sell at Paris auction
A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected.
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Spiky disciplinarian Mourinho can restore order at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with club president Florentino Perez gambling his traits of discipline and a fierce competitive drive will revive the Spanish giants after a turbulent spell.
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Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
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Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.
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Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
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Spurs will 'keep swinging' with Knicks on brink of NBA title
Still hurting after the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, the San Antonio Spurs vow the New York Knicks will not win their first title in 53 years without a fight.
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Willis has no regrets risking England career with Bordeaux return
Tom Willis is adamant he has "no regrets" over rejoining Bordeaux-Begles, even though a return to France means his England career is on hold.
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Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener
Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday, allaying fears over their fitness ahead of La Roja's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
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