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Spain VP says IMF could recognize Venezuela soon, hastening reengagement

Spain VP says IMF could recognize Venezuela soon, hastening reengagement

Spain's Vice President Carlos Cuerpo said Thursday that the resumption of relations between the International Monetary Fund and Venezuela should take place shortly.

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Musetti sees off Moutet to meet Fils in Barcelona Open quarters

Musetti sees off Moutet to meet Fils in Barcelona Open quarters

Italian second seed Lorenzo Musetti eased into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday with a straight-sets victory over Frenchman Corentin Moutet.

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Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads

Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads

Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission.

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Kildunne on wing as England ring changes for Scotland Six Nations clash

Kildunne on wing as England ring changes for Scotland Six Nations clash

Ellie Kildunne was named on the wing, rather than in her usual full-back position, as John Mitchell announced a much-changed side on Thursday for England's Women's Six Nations match away to Scotland.

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Rybakina, Gauff cruise into Stuttgart quarter-finals

Rybakina, Gauff cruise into Stuttgart quarter-finals

Top seed Elena Rybakina beat Diana Shnaider in straight sets to qualify for the quarter-finals of the WTA clay-court event in Stuttgart on Thursday as reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff also advanced.

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Global warming causes Colombian glacier to disappear

Global warming causes Colombian glacier to disappear

Where once there was ice, only rock remains.

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Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign

Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran were "very close" to a peace deal and that he would consider going to Pakistan to sign an agreement.

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Shakhtar draw at AZ to cruise into Conference League semis

Shakhtar draw at AZ to cruise into Conference League semis

Shakhtar Donetsk drew 2-2 at AZ Alkmaar on Thursday as the Ukrainian side progressed to the UEFA Conference League semi-finals with a 5-2 aggregate win.

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Freiburg sink Celta to clinch first appearance in Europa League semis

Freiburg sink Celta to clinch first appearance in Europa League semis

Freiburg made history as they swept into the Europa League semi-finals for the first time with a 3-1 win against Celta Vigo on Thursday.

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Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal

Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays.

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