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What challenges await Brazil's Lula in his fourth term?

Brazil's Lula defies odds to clinch poll victory against Flavio Bolsonaro

Eric Ries sets out how mission-driven companies can endure

Falcons hand 49ers first defeat of NFL season, Vikings remain unbeaten

Book examines five forces driving the next phase of Indian startups

Readers debate YES Bank bonds, climate commitments and candidate disclosure

Lula, Bolsonaro in virtual tie halfway through Brazil vote count

Australian politicians pay tribute to wounded lawmaker

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

Modi opens RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute

Real Madrid century 'just a detail' for Mbappe after Clasico win

Nifty heads toward weakest Samvat of Modi era after 13% fall

Mbappe double helps Real Madrid stun Barca in La Liga Clasico

Disappointed Verstappen admits to wrong tyre strategy at US Grand Prix

Canada relish pressure ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia

Canada captain Alex Tessier said "pressure is a privilege" ahead of her team's Women's Rugby Cup quarter-final against underdogs Australia.

French doctor accused of serial poisonings was at first 'above suspicion'

A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, was "above suspicion" at the start of a probe in 2017, an investigator said on Thursday.

Madrid to host 2027 Champions League final

The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.

Ganna takes Vuelta stage 19 time trial victory, two protestors arrested

Filippo Ganna won stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, an individual time trial shortened for security reasons, while two protestors were arrested.

Postecoglou admits Spurs sacking 'not a surprise' despite European glory

Ange Postecoglou said he knew he was going to be sacked by Tottenham well before he ended their long trophy drought by winning the Europa League.

Hamas says US 'accomplice' in Israel Qatar attack as funerals held

Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks as Doha buried the dead.

ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was "confident" officials would seek to reduce uncertainty as France's crisis rattles investor confidence, and suggested the bank was ready to intervene if needed.

Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album

British popstar Ed Sheeran, who recently revealed an upcoming United States tour, will release his latest album "Play" on Friday.

Pakistan must 'focus on job' in highly charged India clash: coach

Coach Mike Hesson has told his Pakistan team to "focus on the job" in Sunday's highly charged Asia Cup clash with arch-rivals India.

UN Security Council to meet over drone raid in Poland blamed on Russia

The UN Security Council announced it would hold an emergency meeting Friday to discuss discuss violations of Poland's airspace, a day after Warsaw accused Moscow of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

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