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'No plans to retire', says 'acting god' Malkovich

'No plans to retire', says 'acting god' Malkovich

American actor John Malkovich said Thursday he had no plans to retire, speaking ahead of the premiere of his latest film, dark comedy "Wild Horse Nine" set in 1970s Chile.

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MEXC Concludes 0808 Stock Season with Over 86,000 Participants and More Than $1M Saved Through 0 Fee Trading

MEXC Concludes 0808 Stock Season with Over 86,000 Participants and More Than $1M Saved Through 0 Fee Trading

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, concluded its first annual brand event, MEXC 0808: Stock Season, on August 28, drawing over 86,000 participants, with users saving over $1 million in trading fees through 0 Fee trading.

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US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92: foundation

US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92: foundation

American journalist, activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem has died, her foundation said on Thursday. She was 92.

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China emissions fell in Q2 as Iran war pared oil use: analysis

China emissions fell in Q2 as Iran war pared oil use: analysis

China's emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide fell in the second quarter of the year, the result of less oil use as shipping from the Middle East was stymied by the US-Iran war, analysis showed Thursday.

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All Blacks drop veteran hooker Taylor for third Springboks Test

All Blacks drop veteran hooker Taylor for third Springboks Test

New Zealand have dropped veteran hooker Codie Taylor for the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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France sells bonds at highest rate since 2008 amid deficit worries

France sells bonds at highest rate since 2008 amid deficit worries

The French Treasury had to sharply increase the interest rate offered in its latest sale of benchmark government bonds on Thursday, highlighting the stakes in a fierce budget and deficit debate ahead of next year's presidential debate.

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Vast aid challenge after 'Himalayan tsunami' devastates Nepal

Vast aid challenge after 'Himalayan tsunami' devastates Nepal

The United Nations warned Thursday of the immense challenge of reaching Nepal flood survivors, with destroyed roads forcing aid workers to consider using cargo drones and porters to reach isolated Himalayan communities.

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Oil prices jump as Iran strikes US targets

Oil prices jump as Iran strikes US targets

Oil prices jumped Thursday on fresh Iran strikes against US targets in the region but bond yields eased and stock markets traded steadier after recent volatility.

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Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football

Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football

Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden.

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Grief on Chinese internet as wait for Tibet flood news drags on

Grief on Chinese internet as wait for Tibet flood news drags on

Photos of sons, daughters, uncles and husbands pepper Chinese social media, shared by people hoping for news about relatives missing since deadly floods on the border with Nepal last week.

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