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India to get more than 100 cheetahs from S.Africa

India to get more than 100 cheetahs from S.Africa

South Africa said Thursday that it had reached a deal to transfer more than 100 cheetahs to India as part of an ambitious project to reintroduce the spotted cats in the south Asian country.

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Endangered tree kangaroo born at UK zoo

Endangered tree kangaroo born at UK zoo

Conservationists at a UK zoo have captured the moment a rare tree kangaroo popped out of its mother's pouch for the first time, part of research aimed at helping the endangered species survive in the wild.

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U.S Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit

U.S Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit

The United States men's national team, already without a permanent coach, was plunged further into turmoil on Thursday with both the federation's Sporting Director and the national team General Manager quitting their jobs.

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Southgate reveals family convinced him to stay as England boss

Southgate reveals family convinced him to stay as England boss

Gareth Southgate has revealed his family convinced him to stay on as England boss when he debated his future after the World Cup.

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French luxury group LVMH posts record sales, net profit for 2022

French luxury group LVMH posts record sales, net profit for 2022

The world's top luxury group LVMH said Thursday that its sales and net profit both hit new heights last year, driven by strong demand in Europe and the United States.

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Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

A truck-sized asteroid will pass near Earth on Thursday in one of the closest approaches to our planet ever recorded, NASA said, emphasising that it poses no danger.

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Activists slam appointment of UAE oil boss to lead climate talks

Activists slam appointment of UAE oil boss to lead climate talks

Hundreds of campaign groups on Thursday condemned the appointment of an oil boss to lead UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirate, saying it threatened the meeting's "legitimacy".

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IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition

IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition

The International Olympic Committee's efforts to find a "pathway" for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain on Thursday.

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Rich EU consumers 'outsource' environmental impact to poorer neighbours

Rich EU consumers 'outsource' environmental impact to poorer neighbours

Consumption patterns in wealthy European Union countries are having detrimental environmental impacts in poorer EU nations, a study Thursday found, exposing harmful inequalities on the continent.

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England's Youngs wants 'clarity' over RFU tackle plan for amateurs

England's Youngs wants 'clarity' over RFU tackle plan for amateurs

England star Ben Youngs has urged the Rugby Football Union to provide "clarity" over its controversial plan to change tackle rules in the amateur game.

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