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Global stocks mixed as markets weigh higher oil prices, bond yields

Global stocks mixed as markets weigh higher oil prices, bond yields

Watchdog clears former US Fed chief Powell in renovation probe

Watchdog clears former US Fed chief Powell in renovation probe

Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international

Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international

Israel PM hails Indian pilot of rerouted flight for averting disaster

Israel PM hails Indian pilot of rerouted flight for averting disaster

Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Fury, Joshua kick off 'battle of Britain' in good spirits

Fury, Joshua kick off 'battle of Britain' in good spirits

Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say

Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

First Hollywood, now Fat Bear Week: nepobaby wins Alaska contest

First Hollywood, now Fat Bear Week: nepobaby wins Alaska contest

Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix

Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix

Barcelona lay down marker in Women's Champions League, Arsenal slip up

Barcelona lay down marker in Women's Champions League, Arsenal slip up

Watchdog finds no criminal misconduct over US Fed renovations despite Trump probe

Watchdog finds no criminal misconduct over US Fed renovations despite Trump probe

US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting

US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting

In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation

In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation
Top South Korea court hands gay couple 'historic' win on spouse rights

Top South Korea court hands gay couple 'historic' win on spouse rights

South Korea's Supreme Court recognised new rights for same-sex couples Thursday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.

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UK hosts summit eyeing chance for European 'reset'

UK hosts summit eyeing chance for European 'reset'

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts dozens of European leaders on Thursday as he gets to work repairing relationships strained by the Conservatives' tumultuous Brexit years.

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Death inevitable, says preacher at centre of Indian stampede disaster

Death inevitable, says preacher at centre of Indian stampede disaster

An Indian preacher whose latest sermon ended in a deadly stampede that killed more than 120 people insisted that fate could not be challenged and death was inevitable.

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Russian court resumes trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Russian court resumes trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

US reporter Evan Gershkovich's espionage trial restarted on Thursday in Russia, a case that his employer and the White House have labelled a sham.

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Teens for Trump? Republicans eye gains among US youth

Teens for Trump? Republicans eye gains among US youth

Caden Schaefer-Rose will only just be 18 by the time of November's US election, but he is determined to cast his very first presidential vote -- for Donald Trump.

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'Saint or devil': return of wolf stirs debate in Europe

'Saint or devil': return of wolf stirs debate in Europe

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?

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Bangladesh students reject PM olive branch after deadly protests

Bangladesh students reject PM olive branch after deadly protests

Bangladesh students vowed Thursday to continue nationwide protests against civil service hiring rules, rebuffing an olive branch from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who pledged justice for seven killed in the demonstrations.

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South Korea court recognises rights of same-sex couples

South Korea court recognises rights of same-sex couples

South Korea's Supreme Court recognised new rights for same-sex couples Thursday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.

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Donald Trump's crazy year

Donald Trump's crazy year

After obliterating his Republican rivals, becoming the first former president convicted of a crime and surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump caps off a crazy year with his coronation as the Republican Party's presidential nominee.

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Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance stakes position as Republican future

Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance stakes position as Republican future

J.D. Vance's formal nomination Wednesday as Donald Trump's running mate completes a remarkable transformation for a 39-year-old senator now seen as the future face of the Republican party.

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In The News

Vance praises gun-owning 'mamaw' in major Republican speech Vance praises gun-owning 'mamaw' in major Republican speech
China shopping centre fire kills 16 China shopping centre fire kills 16
Fire extinguished at China mall, people trapped inside: state media Fire extinguished at China mall, people trapped inside: state media
Paris: The ultimate challenge for marathon legend Kipchoge Paris: The ultimate challenge for marathon legend Kipchoge
Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records
Australia swim team has 'strike power' to challenge US Olympic dominance Australia swim team has 'strike power' to challenge US Olympic dominance
Republican VP pick woos US working class in convention speech Republican VP pick woos US working class in convention speech
Trump VP pick takes center stage at Republican convention Trump VP pick takes center stage at Republican convention
'I feel empty': Cambodians on canal route await fate 'I feel empty': Cambodians on canal route await fate
The EU's women-led top team The EU's women-led top team
Trump VP pick pledges 'new path' at Republican convention Trump VP pick pledges 'new path' at Republican convention
Asian markets drop with Wall St as Biden sparks fresh chip fears Asian markets drop with Wall St as Biden sparks fresh chip fears
Central Paris locks down for Olympics as athletes arrive Central Paris locks down for Olympics as athletes arrive
Cambodia looks to 'breathe' with controversial new canal Cambodia looks to 'breathe' with controversial new canal
EU chief von der Leyen faces crunch parliament vote EU chief von der Leyen faces crunch parliament vote
Disneyland workers threaten strike action over wages, treatment Disneyland workers threaten strike action over wages, treatment
Olympic swim star Titmus warns she is better now than Tokyo Olympic swim star Titmus warns she is better now than Tokyo
Alaalatoa to captain Wallabies in new-look side for Georgia Alaalatoa to captain Wallabies in new-look side for Georgia
Russia set to resume trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich Russia set to resume trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich
Kenya police patrol Haiti capital after more forces arrive Kenya police patrol Haiti capital after more forces arrive
Barrett starts as All Blacks ring changes for Fiji Test in US Barrett starts as All Blacks ring changes for Fiji Test in US
Biden tests positive for Covid, fueling health worries Biden tests positive for Covid, fueling health worries