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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages

Bangladesh garment workers clash with police protesting higher wages

Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers

'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers

Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL

Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL

ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project

ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027

Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire

On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire

Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'

Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'

NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs

NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs

'Kid' Antonelli gets affectionate tributes from all quarters

'Kid' Antonelli gets affectionate tributes from all quarters
Germany knife attack on children reignites pre-vote migrant debate

Germany knife attack on children reignites pre-vote migrant debate

A deadly knife attack on a kindergarten group in Germany, where an Afghan man was arrested at the scene, reignited a bitter immigration debate Thursday, a month before elections.

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AC Milan defender Emerson facing two-month injury layoff

AC Milan defender Emerson facing two-month injury layoff

AC Milan defender Emerson has suffered a right calf injury, the Italian club said Thursday, with the Brazilian facing up to two months on the sidelines.

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'Shattered souls': tears as UK child killer sentenced to life

'Shattered souls': tears as UK child killer sentenced to life

A judge on Thursday jailed for life a British teenager who killed three young girls in a frenzied stabbing spree, as the families wept in court at horrific details of the "extreme violence" he inflicted on them.

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China's Shenzhen to host Billie Jean King Cup Finals

China's Shenzhen to host Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will be hosted by the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen for three years from 2025 to 2027, the International Tennis Federation said on Thursday.

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Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters, oil slumps

Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters, oil slumps

A tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street faltered on Thursday as concerns about interest rates and high stock valuations sapped investor confidence.

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Trump tells Davos elites: produce in US or pay tariffs

Trump tells Davos elites: produce in US or pay tariffs

US President Donald Trump issued a blunt warning to global elites in a video message to the World Economic Forum on Thursday: Make your product in the United States or pay tariffs.

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Progressive politics and nepo 'babies': five Oscar takeaways

Progressive politics and nepo 'babies': five Oscar takeaways

The Oscar nominations were unveiled Thursday, with Netflix's "Emilia Perez" leading the charge on a whopping 13 nods.

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American Airlines shares fall on lackluster 2025 profit outlook

American Airlines shares fall on lackluster 2025 profit outlook

Shares of American Airlines plunged Thursday after the carrier released a disappointing 2025 profit outlook even as its earnings topped expectations in the most recent quarter.

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France to introduce new sex education guidelines in schools

France to introduce new sex education guidelines in schools

The French government is putting the final touches on a reformed sex education syllabus for schools, with some topics, notably around gender identity, causing resistance among conservative groups.

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'Brave' Keys deserves to be in Melbourne final, says Swiatek

'Brave' Keys deserves to be in Melbourne final, says Swiatek

Iga Swiatek was left to rue squandering a match point on Thursday but said "brave" Madison Keys deserved to be in the Australian Open final.

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'Shattered souls': tears as horror of stabbing spree retold at UK court 'Shattered souls': tears as horror of stabbing spree retold at UK court
'Emilia Perez' lauded in Hollywood but criticized in Mexico 'Emilia Perez' lauded in Hollywood but criticized in Mexico
Bayern's Davies ruled out 'for time being' with hamstring tear Bayern's Davies ruled out 'for time being' with hamstring tear
Poland says purchased rare 'treasure' Chopin manuscript Poland says purchased rare 'treasure' Chopin manuscript
Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's reclusive Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's reclusive Taliban leader
Argentina's record points scorer Sanchez retires from rugby Argentina's record points scorer Sanchez retires from rugby
Shiffrin set for World Cup skiing return at Courchevel Shiffrin set for World Cup skiing return at Courchevel
'No conversation needed' for Farrell about Lions tour selection 'No conversation needed' for Farrell about Lions tour selection
Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters
Drinking water in many French cities contaminated: study Drinking water in many French cities contaminated: study
Spain govt to cover full cost of repairing flood-damaged buildings Spain govt to cover full cost of repairing flood-damaged buildings
PSG loan France forward Kolo Muani to Juventus PSG loan France forward Kolo Muani to Juventus
'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood 'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood
Tears, gasps as UK court hears horrific details of stabbing spree Tears, gasps as UK court hears horrific details of stabbing spree
St Andrews to host 2027 British Open St Andrews to host 2027 British Open
S.African anti-apartheid activists sue govt over lack of justice S.African anti-apartheid activists sue govt over lack of justice
Cocaine seizures in Rotterdam down sharply Cocaine seizures in Rotterdam down sharply
Keys shocks Swiatek to set up Sabalenka Australian Open final Keys shocks Swiatek to set up Sabalenka Australian Open final
Formula One drivers face new sanctions for swearing Formula One drivers face new sanctions for swearing
After Musk gesture, activists project 'Heil' on Tesla plant After Musk gesture, activists project 'Heil' on Tesla plant
Career-high 54 for Gilgeous-Alexander as Oklahoma City roll Utah Career-high 54 for Gilgeous-Alexander as Oklahoma City roll Utah
UK child killer ordered out of stabbing spree sentencing UK child killer ordered out of stabbing spree sentencing