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Court to rule on first climate lawsuit against Italian state

After a year in turmoil, the Louvre faces uncertain future

Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations

Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes

One million migrating raptors dodge illegal hunters above Georgia's Black Sea coast

Rays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series

Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China

France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting

Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia

Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

All Blacks back on track after South Africa wake-up

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

Hollywood's fresh take on tech titans: from heroes to villains

England Rugby League World Cup hopes hang by a thread

Romania faces down Vuitton for 'stealing' its beloved blouse

Villagers in Vaideeni at the foot of Romania's Carpathian mountains are fuming at French luxury brand Louis Vuitton for "stealing" the design of their traditional blouse.

Power and glory as Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final

Elena Rybakina can move closer to a second Wimbledon title on Thursday when she faces Barbora Krejcikova armed with one of the All England Club's deadliest serves.

In the heart of Mauritania's desert, a green oasis cultivates equality

For the residents of Maaden, a green oasis nestled in the depths of the vast Mauritanian desert, communal living, spirituality and sustainable agriculture are the keys to a harmonious existence.

Gatland demands more disciplined Wales in second Australia Test

Wales coach Warren Gatland Thursday demanded more discipline in the second Test against Australia with a resurgent Wallabies expected to "go up another level" in Melbourne this weekend.

Colombia defeat Uruguay to reach Copa America final

Ten-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday.

England's Baxter, 22, to start in front row against All Blacks

Prop Fin Baxter was the only change in the England team named Thursday to face New Zealand in the second Test, replacing the injured Joe Marler.

China building more wind, solar capacity than rest of world combined: report

China is building almost twice as much wind and solar energy capacity as every other country combined, research published Thursday showed.

Lorenzo hails Colombia's bravery in Copa semi triumph

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said his team had been rewarded for their bravery in their 1-0 win over Uruguay in Wednesday's incident-packed Copa America semi-final.

Asian markets track Wall St records after Powell hints at rate cut

Asian stocks on Thursday tagged along with a Wall Street rally that saw another round of record highs as bets on a September interest rate hike surged following comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell.

Fiji count on 'commanding' Tuwai to bring home third Olympic gold

Fiji are hoping the return of "commanding" Jerry Tuwai can inspire them to a third-straight Olympic rugby gold after a season of turmoil on and off the pitch.

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