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Greenland sees wildfires earlier in the year

Greenland sees wildfires earlier in the year

Greenland has recently been hit by localised wildfires, a rarity at this time of year that could be explained by global warming, a researcher at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources said Thursday.

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US Open resumes after two-hour fog delay

US Open resumes after two-hour fog delay

Play resumed in Thursday's first round of the 126th US Open after heavy fog halted the competition for two hours at Shinnecock.

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The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

There are no vaccines or treatments for the strain of Ebola that has killed nearly 200 people in DR Congo and Uganda, but several are being urgently developed in the hope of reining in the outbreak.

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Spanish king to visit Mexican president on June 25 as ties improve

Spanish king to visit Mexican president on June 25 as ties improve

Spain's King Felipe VI will visit Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on June 25 during a World Cup trip in another sign of the countries' diplomatic thaw, the royal palace said on Thursday.

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Ton-up Phillips stars for New Zealand against England

Ton-up Phillips stars for New Zealand against England

Glenn Phillips's maiden Test century was the cornerstone of New Zealand's first-innings 391 all out as the Black Caps stepped up their fightback against England at the Oval on Thursday.

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Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany

Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany

Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian federation said on Thursday.

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Swiss central bank holds interest rates, with eye on currency risks

Swiss central bank holds interest rates, with eye on currency risks

Switzerland's central bank left interest rates unchanged at zero percent on Thursday, a move widely expected by analysts, but said it was watching out for signs of upward pressure on the Swiss franc currency.

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S.African sentenced in 'world's largest' rhino trafficking case

S.African sentenced in 'world's largest' rhino trafficking case

A South African court has convicted and fined a rhino horn trafficking "mastermind", ending a trial spanning 15 years, police said Thursday, describing it as the world's largest such case.

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Bank of England follows Fed in holding interest rate

Bank of England follows Fed in holding interest rate

The Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent Thursday, opting against an increase despite elevated inflation after the US-Iran war pushed up energy prices.

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New heatwave disrupts trains, schools in France

New heatwave disrupts trains, schools in France

A new heatwave swept across much of France on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C later in the week, dozens of trains cancelled and classes suspended.

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