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Major quake hits Panama, no deaths reported

October 7 scars push Israel's first-time voters to right

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida

India deploys police, restricts transport ahead of major protest

Brazil prosecutors sue Shell for $108 mn over deadly 2024 floods

Three Mexicans convicted in murders of Australian, US surfers

Major earthquake destroys buildings, roads in Panama

Powerful waves lash California coast as storm threatens more damage

Anthropic AI model sent fake murder tip to Philadelphia police

Trump hails Russia deal to release diesel as midterms loom

7.7-magnitude quake rocks Panama, triggers tsunami warning

Lyon blow chance to go top after loss at Lens

Prince Harry booed at English rugby match

Stocks rise as Trump says Russia to release diesel to world markets

Scotland star Russell fit to face England in Six Nations

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit to play against England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday following a concussion.

France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'

France's parliament on Thursday voted to limit the production and sale of some items containing polluting and health-threatening "forever chemicals" including cosmetics, most clothing and ski wax in the Alpine nation.

Anscombe in as Wales ring changes for Ireland in Six Nations

Gareth Anscombe was handed the keys to No 10 as interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt rang the changes for Saturday's Six Nations Test match against Ireland.

DR Congo unrest sparks biggest refugee wave to Burundi in 25 years

Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations refugee agency said.

Milan edges UAE Tour 4th stage as Pogacar retains lead

Italy's Jonathan Milan prevailed in a tight sprint to claim Thursday's wind-battered UAE Tour fourth stage with Tadej Pogacar retaining the leader's red jersey.

Liverpool boss Slot urges Nunez to improve his 'mindset' after Villa miss

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will talk to Darwin Nunez about his attitude after accusing the striker of letting a costly miss at Aston Villa affect his effort levels in the rest of the game.

South Korea's ousted PM says he tried to stop martial law decree

South Korea's ousted premier said on Thursday that he had opposed suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law, testifying for the first time at his former boss's impeachment trial about the events of a night that threw the country into turmoil.

Walmart sales rise but shares tumble on forecast

Walmart reported solid fourth-quarter results Thursday behind higher US sales, but shares tumbled after its quarterly and annual projections missed estimates.

Spain court convicts ex-football chief for sexual assualt over forced kiss

A Spanish court on Thursday convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300).

Mercedes-Benz flags cost cuts, tough year ahead after torrid 2024

Mercedes-Benz warned of looming cost cuts Thursday and gave a bleak outlook for 2025 after its profits plunged almost a third last year amid a slump in China and slowing electric car sales.

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