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Never boared: Barmaid becomes France's first pig pedicurist

Never boared: Barmaid becomes France's first pig pedicurist

A French bartender is riding high on the hog after setting herself up as a pig pedicurist.

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Stock markets mostly advance as investors track company earnings

Stock markets mostly advance as investors track company earnings

European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday as investors tracked a raft of company results and the outlook for interest rates.

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France's Galthie shows 'solidarity' with Scotland team selection after Ireland humbling

France's Galthie shows 'solidarity' with Scotland team selection after Ireland humbling

Head coach Fabien Galthie admitted France were experiencing "a difficult moment" after their 38-17 humbling by Ireland but added he still had faith in his players for Saturday's Six Nations away match against Scotland.

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Sri Lanka readies for challenge in Afghanistan ODI series

Sri Lanka readies for challenge in Afghanistan ODI series

Sri Lanka won their one-off Test match against Afghanistan by 10 wickets, but skipper and captain Kusal Mendis said Thursday they face a tougher challenge on the eve of their three-match ODI series.

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'The Crown' props prove popular at London auction

'The Crown' props prove popular at London auction

The UK sale of sets, costumes and props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown" was due to end Thursday after several showpiece items smashed estimates and netted tens of thousands of pounds.

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Toney not certain to leave Brentford, says Frank

Toney not certain to leave Brentford, says Frank

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has claimed Ivan Toney could stay with the club next season despite interest from Premier League rivals.

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Shipping giant Maersk's profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk

Shipping giant Maersk's profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk

Shares in shipping giant Maersk dived on Thursday after it warned of an uncertain 2024 earnings outlook linked to an oversupply of container vessels and Yemeni rebel attacks in the Red Sea.

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Nualphan Lamsam named first woman to lead Thai football

Nualphan Lamsam named first woman to lead Thai football

Thai insurance tycoon Nualphan Lamsam became the first woman appointed as president of Thailand's football association on Thursday.

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Pakistan votes with Khan in jail, mobile networks shut down

Pakistan votes with Khan in jail, mobile networks shut down

Millions of Pakistanis voted Thursday in an election marred by rigging allegations, with authorities suspending mobile phone services throughout the day and the country's most popular politician in jail.

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Lava flows for third time on volcano-hit Iceland peninsula

Lava flows for third time on volcano-hit Iceland peninsula

Glowing lava spewed early Thursday from a new fissure on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, the third eruption to hit the area since December, deepening worries about the area's viability for towns and villages.

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