Coe pledges court showing to defend World Athletics over Russia stance
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe vowed Thursday to be present in court to defend his governing body's sanctions imposed on Russia.
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Indonesian leader vows to shut over 750 'unproductive' state-owned firms
Indonesia's president on Friday floated creating a special court to investigate "unproductive" boards reporting "made up" profits, as he pledged to close 750 state-owned enterprises by year-end.
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Stocks mixed as oil climbs, dollar drops
Major stock markets traded mixed in sparse summer trading Friday, with oil prices edging higher and the dollar slipping as investors assess the outlooks for US interest rates and the war in the Middle East.
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Tourists beat the heat with 'magical' Colosseum night tours
The Colosseum has extended opening hours at night this summer to allow more visitors to see the famous Roman amphitheatre in cooler temperatures after sunset.
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Wildfire forces hundreds to flee in western Germany
Around 1,800 people had to flee their homes in western Germany overnight after a wildfire spread nearby, officials said Friday, with helicopters and army equipment deployed to help battle the flames.
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Spain extends largest nuclear plant in policy U-turn
Spain's leftist government has reversed course and extended the operating life of the country's largest nuclear plant to reduce exposure to turbulent energy markets, the state gazette showed on Friday.
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Croatian wildfire forces thousands to flee, injures dozens
A wildfire on Croatia's coast has left at least 10 people in intensive care, and dozens more injured after fire crews battled overnight with "one of the worst" blazes in the country's history, according to officials.
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Gill says 'huge honour' to lead India in 600th Test
India's Shubman Gill said it was a "huge honour" to lead his side for the country's 600th Test when they face Sri Lanka Saturday in the opening match of a two-Test series.
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Latest developments: Europe battles wildfires
Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions.
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Brazilian police recover Matisse works stolen in 2025
Police in Brazil have recovered eight engravings by French artist Henri Matisse that were stolen from a Sao Paulo library last year by an organized gang of thieves, officials said on Thursday.
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