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'Like a war zone': France evacuates 20,000 due to wildfires

'Like a war zone': France evacuates 20,000 due to wildfires

Black smoke darkened the skies and crackling flames roared through pine trees in a forest in southwest France on Thursday as wildfires have forced more than 20,000 residents and holidaymakers to flee.

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US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns

US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns

A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that specialized pharmacies be allowed to produce it despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns.

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Verstappen swerves around future questions

Verstappen swerves around future questions

Max Verstappen on Thursday swerved around questions on his future and declared he was taking things race by race with Red Bull as they work to develop their car.

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EU renews online child sex abuse detection powers

EU renews online child sex abuse detection powers

The European Union on Thursday allowed online platforms to scan for child sexual abuse material in users' chats -- but with an exemption for encrypted messaging services.

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Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago

Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago

Lewis Hamilton expressed pride in himself and Ferrari on Thursday when asked to reflect on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix when he described himself as "useless" and suggested Ferrari should "sign another driver".

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Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough

Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough

Airbus and Boeing presented differing outlooks for their commercial aircraft in coming years, as the aviation sector gathered near London for this week's Farnborough airshow.

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Carapaz eyes polkadot mountains jersey after stage win

Carapaz eyes polkadot mountains jersey after stage win

Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz said he would now target the King of the Mountains polkadot jersey after claiming victory on the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.

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Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians

Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians

The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.

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Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

Wildfires sweeping through parts of Italy, France and Spain on Thursday forced thousands of people to flee blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds.

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Carapaz claims Tour de France stage as Pogacar loses key team-mate

Carapaz claims Tour de France stage as Pogacar loses key team-mate

Ecuador's Richard Carapaz climbed to victory on the Alpine 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday as race leader Tadej Pogacar lost a key team-mate to illness.

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