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EU discusses deportation hubs to stem migration

EU discusses deportation hubs to stem migration

EU countries on Thursday discussed "innovative" ways to increase deportations of irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.

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Sinner crushes Medvedev to set up potential Alcaraz Shanghai semi

Sinner crushes Medvedev to set up potential Alcaraz Shanghai semi

World number one Jannik Sinner had a surprisingly straightforward 6-1, 6-4 victory over an injured Daniil Medvedev on Thursday to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals, where he could face chief rival Carlos Alcaraz.

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7-Eleven owner restructures to fight takeover

7-Eleven owner restructures to fight takeover

The owner of 7-Eleven announced a major restructuring on Thursday as it seeks to boost its share price and fend off what would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm.

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England's Harry Brook blasts triple century against Pakistan

England's Harry Brook blasts triple century against Pakistan

England's Harry Brook hit his maiden triple century on the fourth day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.

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Chinese electric car companies cope with European tariffs

Chinese electric car companies cope with European tariffs

MG Motor, BYD and other Chinese electric car manufacturers say they will maintain their low sticker prices in Europe even after being hit with hefty tariffs this month.

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Zelensky in London for whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote

Zelensky in London for whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote

President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK premier Keir Starmer in London Thursday, as the Ukrainian leader embarked on a whistle-stop tour of European capitals aimed at securing military aid before next month's crunch US election.

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Sri Lanka recovering faster than expected: World Bank

Sri Lanka recovering faster than expected: World Bank

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka's economy was recovering faster than expected, the World Bank said Thursday, doubling the island's growth forecast to 4.4 percent for 2024.

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Hong Kong, Shanghai rally as most markets track Wall St record

Hong Kong, Shanghai rally as most markets track Wall St record

Chinese markets got back into winning ways Thursday after China's central bank unveiled a facility to boost liquidity for firms to buy stocks, while most other markets tracked another record day on Wall Street.

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Record-breaking Root, Brook both pass 200 as England pile up 658-3

Record-breaking Root, Brook both pass 200 as England pile up 658-3

Record-breaking Joe Root and Harry Brook smashed career-best double centuries Thursday as relentless England piled up 658-3 against Pakistan by lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test in Multan.

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Football mourns Greek defender George Baldock's shock death at 31

Football mourns Greek defender George Baldock's shock death at 31

Greek football was in shock Thursday at the death of Panathinaikos and Greece international George Baldock, with tributes uniting even the country's usually hostile rival fans.

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