Europe's troubled Vega-C rocket to launch after delays
The first launch of Europe's new Vega-C rocket since a failed flight two years ago has been rescheduled for Thursday after days of delays, according to the European Space Agency.
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UK's Starmer vows to 'take country forward' in reset bid after 150 days
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday unveiled "ambitious and credible" plans to reform housing, boost police numbers and fix ailing health services in a de facto relaunch of his government after a bumpy first five months in power.
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S. Korean politician who tussled with soldier says felt 'fear'
A South Korean politician who grabbed a soldier's gun in a tense standoff during President Yoon Suk Yeol's abortive attempt at martial law told AFP she was scared but that democracy was worth fighting for.
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Greeks still sceptical Britain will return Parthenon Marbles
"Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient friezes could be on their way back to Athens after more than two centuries.
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Neuer banned for two German Cup games after first career red
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer was on Thursday hit with a two-game ban in the German Cup after receiving the first red card in his 866-game career.
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Man City stars ignoring criticism, says Doku
Jeremy Doku says Manchester City's players are content to stay in their "bubble", ignoring outside criticism as they focus their energies on reigniting their Premier League title challenge.
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Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast
A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a Google lab said, with potentially life-saving applications as climate change ramps up.
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Afghan TV station shut for working with 'exiled' media, 6 detained
An Afghan TV station has been shut down after its office was used for dubbing "vulgar" programmes for banned media, the Taliban morality ministry said on Thursday, with the channel's employees saying six people have been detained.
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Islamist-led rebels capture key Syrian city of Hama
Islamist-led rebel forces captured the central Syrian city of Hama on Thursday, overrunning forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad only days after capturing Aleppo in a lightning offensive.
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France's Macron seeks new PM after no-confidence defeat
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday sought a new prime minister to prevent France from sliding deeper into political turmoil after Michel Barnier's government was ousted in a historic no-confidence vote in parliament.
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