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Mekies extends contract as Red Bull team principal until 2031

Healthy corals help bleached neighbors regain color: study

Indonesia rescues starved orangutan from fires: officials

Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India

Real Madrid's Vinicius banned for Clasico after red card

Ukraine war reaches shores of Bulgarian fishing village

Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after lung cancer operation

Brazil probing 'criminal' origin of forest fires: minister to AFP

Espada out as Astros manager while Mattingly stays with Phillies

Houthis say targeted Saudi oil giant Aramco, vow more attacks

Italian ski stars Goggia and Brignone to miss season opener

Govt takes control of Turkey's most-watched news channel

Pope out of bed, progress 'normal', doctors say

Bournemouth boss Rose urges Cherries to bounce back from Chelsea 'slap'

Aberg grabs early lead with Tiger one back at US Open

Tiger Woods was among a host of contenders chasing sixth-ranked Ludvig Aberg, who grabbed the early US Open lead with two morning birdies on Thursday at Pinehurst.

Fire at Iraqi oil refinery injures 13: official

A massive fire at an oil refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan injured at least 13 people including firefighters battling to control the blaze, which was ongoing Thursday, an official said.

As pilgrims swelter, climate change looms over hajj

From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that climate change may outpace these efforts.

Scamacca wants to enter Italy history books ahead of Euros opener

Gianluca Scamacca said Thursday that he wants to make history with Italy as the in-form striker prepares for his major tournament debut against Albania in Euro 2024.

UK's Labour pitches for power with 'wealth creation' pledge

Britain's Labour party launched a "manifesto for wealth creation" Thursday, pledging to get the economy firing again if it wins power in next month's election after 14 years in opposition.

EU queries major porn platforms over child protection

The European Union on Thursday told three pornographic websites to explain what steps they have taken to protect children online and prevent the spread of illegal content.

Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed in an interview with US broadcaster ESPN that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina at the Paris Olympics this summer.

Terzic quits as coach of Champions League finalists Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said on Thursday he was leaving the Bundesliga club less than two weeks after they lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Trial of Russian playwright and director moves behind closed doors

A judge in Moscow ruled Thursday that the trial of a director and writer charged with "justifying terrorism" in an award-winning play will continue behind closed doors after the prosecution said witnesses were being threatened on social media.

European stock markets falter

European stock markets faltered Thursday following mixed showings by Asia and on Wall Street, as traders reacted to US Federal Reserve signals that it plans only one interest-rate cut this year.

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