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US pushes Russia for information on plague reports

In 'The Social Reckoning,' Jeremy Allen White takes on Facebook's 'frightening' ambition

Myanmar leader lands in Malaysia for migrant return talks

Chip industry activists call for South Korea to recognise cancer cases

Indian central bank hikes rates for first time since 2023

Famine-scarred southern Madagascar braces for El Nino

US military on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban after murder case

How the EU regulates lobbyists

Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'

I.Coast refuge offers lifelong care for youngsters scorned as 'sorcerers'

Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs

Indian central bank hikes rates for first time in more than 3 years

Mourning, war and elections as Israel marks October 7

Saudi coalition says shot down Houthi missile

French researchers aim to ease X refugees' path with 'HelloQuitX'

French researchers have developed an application to help users migrate their whole online community from Elon Musk's X to rival social platforms such as Bluesky or Mastodon.

China property giant Vanke's CEO 'taken away' by police: report

The head of one of China's biggest property firms has been "taken away" by police, state-backed media reported Thursday, as a prolonged housing slump continues to hit the world's second-largest economy.

Venezuela releases detained free-speech advocate

The head of a leading Venezuelan human rights group was released from detention Thursday, his NGO said, after nine days in custody following a crackdown on critics of President Nicolas Maduro.

Rajhi takes overall Dakar car lead on penultimate stage

Saudi driver Yazeed al-Rajhi took the lead in the overall car standings at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia after finishing third in Thursday's decisive penultimate stage.

McIlroy hits 'scrappy' two-under first round on Dubai return

Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season under way with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday.

Air strikes in Gaza crush joy of ceasefire deal

After news of a ceasefire agreement sparked mass rejoicing in Gaza, residents woke up Thursday to columns of smoke, rubble and more deaths following new Israeli air strikes.

Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs

British energy giant BP on Thursday said it would axe 4,700 staff jobs, or about five percent of its workforce, and is cutting thousands of contractor roles to reduce costs.

Punishing Paolini sprints into third round at Australian Open

Fourth seed Jasmine Paolini shook off some early nerves to sail into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Mexico's Renata Zarazua.

Cyprus hails new access to US defence goods

Cyprus on Thursday heralded a move by United States President Joe Biden allowing the strategic Mediterranean country access to military equipment.

Racing's Farrell back from injury for Champions Cup match against Stormers

Former England captain Owen Farrell will make his comeback from injury for Racing 92 against the Stormers in Paris this weekend, coach Stuart Lancaster said Thursday.

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