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Germany, EU, stable investment stops despite upheaval: Merz

Germany, EU, stable investment stops despite upheaval: Merz

Wall Street faces earnings and Fed tests after turbulent technology-led week

Wall Street faces earnings and Fed tests after turbulent technology-led week

China brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments'

China brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments'

Ukraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city

Ukraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city

India orders evacuations as Cyclone Arnab looms

India orders evacuations as Cyclone Arnab looms

Police form SIT after vehicles in Rahul Gandhi convoy collide on expressway

Police form SIT after vehicles in Rahul Gandhi convoy collide on expressway

Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision over Israel 'sensitivities'

Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision over Israel 'sensitivities'

Delhi grants minimum monthly pay and DA to about 4,000 MCD health workers

Delhi grants minimum monthly pay and DA to about 4,000 MCD health workers

Critical coal inventories affect nearly half of India’s domestic power plants

Critical coal inventories affect nearly half of India’s domestic power plants

Ather Energy shares climb 14% after quarterly profit and expansion plan

Ather Energy shares climb 14% after quarterly profit and expansion plan

FCNR(B) deposit drive puts sharper margin pressure on private banks

FCNR(B) deposit drive puts sharper margin pressure on private banks

Gold ETF flows turn negative after 13 weeks as bullion loses 4%

Gold ETF flows turn negative after 13 weeks as bullion loses 4%

Noel Tata requests records of September 17 Tata Sons board meeting

Noel Tata requests records of September 17 Tata Sons board meeting

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life
India recovers data from black boxes after deadly crash

India recovers data from black boxes after deadly crash

Indian investigators have successfully retrieved data from the black boxes of a Boeing plane, after it crashed in one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, the government said Thursday.

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Verdict expected in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial

Verdict expected in Italy 'forever chemicals' trial

A verdict is expected Thursday in the trial of 15 managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people in Italy.

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China hosts Iran, Russia defence ministers against backdrop of 'turmoil'

China hosts Iran, Russia defence ministers against backdrop of 'turmoil'

China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.

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Ireland's 'chill' Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force

Ireland's 'chill' Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan said Thursday he will be his "chill" self after being named captain for the British and Irish Lions' opening Australian tour game against Western Force in Perth.

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US to offer new defense of strikes on Iran nuclear sites

US to offer new defense of strikes on Iran nuclear sites

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a news conference on Thursday to offer a fresh assessment of strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, following a stinging row over how much American bombardment set back Tehran's nuclear program.

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'Mass scale' abuses in Cambodia scam centres: Amnesty

'Mass scale' abuses in Cambodia scam centres: Amnesty

While looking for jobs on Facebook, Jett thought he had found a well-paying opportunity working in online customer service in his home country of Thailand.

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Stocks mixed with eyes on Mideast, dollar hit by Trump Fed comment

Stocks mixed with eyes on Mideast, dollar hit by Trump Fed comment

Stocks were mixed Thursday and oil rose as traders kept a nervous eye on the Iran-Israel ceasefire, while the dollar dropped after Donald Trump said he had a handful of candidates to succeed Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, fuelling rate cut bets.

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Pools and slides as North Korea set to open 'world class' tourist resort

Pools and slides as North Korea set to open 'world class' tourist resort

North Korea has completed construction on a massive tourist resort boasting colourful water slides and swimming pools, state media said on Thursday, a pet project of leader Kim Jong Un.

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Ireland's Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force

Ireland's Sheehan to captain new-look Lions against Force

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan was named captain Thursday for the British and Irish Lions opening Australian tour game against Western Force in Perth.

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H&M sales fall in second quarter on stronger currency

H&M sales fall in second quarter on stronger currency

Swedish fashion giant H&M on Thursday reported a drop in sales and profit in the second quarter, as currency effects weighed on the company's earnings.

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The reluctant fame of Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza The reluctant fame of Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza
Global cocaine market hit new record highs: UNODC Global cocaine market hit new record highs: UNODC
Environment fears over $6 bn Indonesia EV battery project: NGOs Environment fears over $6 bn Indonesia EV battery project: NGOs
Dinusha shines on debut as Sri Lanka bowl out Bangladesh for 247 Dinusha shines on debut as Sri Lanka bowl out Bangladesh for 247
Migrant money from Russia a lifeline for Central Asia Migrant money from Russia a lifeline for Central Asia
Nigerian farms battle traffic, developers in downtown Abuja Nigerian farms battle traffic, developers in downtown Abuja
Denmark to push for stricter EU migration policies Denmark to push for stricter EU migration policies
Nearly one-third of Pacific nation Tuvalu seeks Australian climate visa Nearly one-third of Pacific nation Tuvalu seeks Australian climate visa
White leads six Wallabies in Force side to face Lions, but no Beale White leads six Wallabies in Force side to face Lions, but no Beale
Thai cannabis stores fret as government moves to tighten rules on sales Thai cannabis stores fret as government moves to tighten rules on sales
Beale to spearhead First Nations and Pasifika side against Lions Beale to spearhead First Nations and Pasifika side against Lions
Wimbledon: England's garden Grand Slam Wimbledon: England's garden Grand Slam
Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world Matcha: the Japanese tea taking over the world
Inter Milan, Monterrey join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16 Inter Milan, Monterrey join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16
Trail Blazers pick China's Yang in NBA draft first-round surprise Trail Blazers pick China's Yang in NBA draft first-round surprise
Global matcha 'obsession' drinks Japan tea farms dry Global matcha 'obsession' drinks Japan tea farms dry
US judge sides with Meta in AI training copyright case US judge sides with Meta in AI training copyright case
'Battle of Seattle' as Inter down nine-man River to advance 'Battle of Seattle' as Inter down nine-man River to advance
China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of 'momentous change' China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of 'momentous change'
Stocks down with eyes on Mideast, dollar hit by Trump Fed comment Stocks down with eyes on Mideast, dollar hit by Trump Fed comment
Syrian architect uses drone footage to help rebuild hometown Syrian architect uses drone footage to help rebuild hometown