Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages
The escalating Middle East war has raised concerns over the safety of masterpieces on loan from France to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, sparking questions about the security of the famed museum's only foreign branch.
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US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary
The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets are focused on striking Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday.
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Scotland make three changes for crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting side for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash in Ireland on Saturday.
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WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes
World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour of a nature scene, sparking outrage from some lawmakers who said he should not be replaced by an otter or badger.
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EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US
The EU executive on Thursday vowed to "respond firmly" to any violation of a key tariff deal by the United States after President Donald Trump's administration announced new trade probes.
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The rain in Spain was worst in nearly 50 years
Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency AEMET said Thursday.
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'Punished' for university: debt-laden UK graduates urge reform
Graduate Gina Tindale, 22, left university £90,000 ($120,000) in the red, a common experience across the UK where young people saddled with huge debts are calling for a reform of the student loan system.
Read moreOil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset stockpiles release
Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as Iran's attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.
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Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute
The surge in energy prices triggered by the Middle East war will slow the struggling German economy's recovery, an economic institute warned Thursday.
Read moreBMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026
German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after posting results dampened by both trade tensions and competition from Chinese rivals.
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