UN makes 'major breakthrough' to prevent Yemen oil spill disaster
The United Nations has bought a ship to remove oil and avoid a potentially catastrophic spill from a tanker decaying for years off the coast of war-ravaged Yemen, officials said Thursday.
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Spain confirms three dead in mine collapse
Three people trapped deep inside a Spanish potash mine when a gallery collapsed earlier on Thursday have died, Catalan leader Pere Aragones said.
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Sexton plays down talk of Ireland 'destiny' in Six Nations
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton brushed aside talk of destiny on Thursday as the world's top-ranked team prepare to take another step towards a possible Grand Slam in their Six Nations clash against Scotland.
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Paris Olympics chief defends ticket pricing after criticism
The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee defended the ticketing system for the 2024 Games, calling the first phase of sales a "success" on Thursday despite complaints about high prices.
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Stocks tread water as traders await US jobs data
Wall Street and European stock markets made modest moves Thursday as investors awaited US jobs data that could prompt the Federal Reserve to ramp up interest rate hikes.
Read moreRescuers 'fear worst' for three trapped deep in Spain mine
Rescuers were struggling on Thursday to reach three people trapped deep underground after an accident at a Spanish potash mine, with officials admitting they "feared the worst".
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Kooij takes revenge with Paris-Nice sprint win
Young Dutch rider Olav Kooij took his first significant road victory in the sprint at the end of the fifth stage of Paris-Nice as Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead on Thursday.
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Homecoming hero Ohtani helps Japan win 'heavy' baseball opener
Major league superstar Shohei Ohtani was given a hero's welcome but Japan had to overcome "heavy" resistance from China to win their World Baseball Classic opener on Thursday.
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Real Madrid reject UEFA compensation for Champions League final chaos
Real Madrid rejected UEFA's "insufficient" and "restricted" offer of compensation for supporters affected by trouble outside the Stade de France in Paris at last season's Champions League final on Thursday.
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Strike threat 'split' Wales Six Nations squad, says Gatland
Warren Gatland said the threat of possible player strike action before Wales' Six Nations clash against England caused "a significant split" within his squad.
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