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Stanisic extends Bayern deal to 2027

Stanisic extends Bayern deal to 2027

Croatia defender Josip Stanisic has extended his deal at Bayern Munich until 2027, having returned from a year-long loan at Bayer Leverkusen.

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US Supreme Court rejects opioid settlement that shields Sackler family

US Supreme Court rejects opioid settlement that shields Sackler family

The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioids settlement immunizing the Sackler family that controlled the drugmaker from future litigation.

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EU-Ukraine security agreement to advance 'peace': Zelensky

EU-Ukraine security agreement to advance 'peace': Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a long-term security agreement to be inked between Kyiv and the European Union on Thursday would advance "peace and prosperity" across the continent.

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Gymnast Jones eyes Paris berth with injury flare-up behind her

Gymnast Jones eyes Paris berth with injury flare-up behind her

Shilese Jones has some catching up to do at the US Olympic gymnastics trials, where she'll try to earn a Paris Games berth after missing the national championships with a shoulder injury.

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'Stress test': Olive oil producers adapt to climate change

'Stress test': Olive oil producers adapt to climate change

Olive oil producers are improving irrigation and seeking new varieties of olives to safeguard production as climate change upends harvests, causing prices of the staple of the Mediterranean diet to soar.

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Low turnout at Nairobi protest over fears of violence

Low turnout at Nairobi protest over fears of violence

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Thursday, with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas as turnout by demonstrators dropped sharply, following deadly clashes earlier this week.

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Biden and Trump lock horns in critical presidential debate

Biden and Trump lock horns in critical presidential debate

Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off Thursday in a crucial US presidential debate that carries enormous stakes for both candidates as they battle for the approval of undecided voters and any slim advantage in their neck-and-neck race for the White House.

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England squad backs under-fire Southgate, says Guehi

England squad backs under-fire Southgate, says Guehi

England defender Marc Guehi dismissed criticism of under-fire manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday, saying "everyone is behind" the coach.

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Vienna 'most liveable' city, Tel Aviv's rating falls

Vienna 'most liveable' city, Tel Aviv's rating falls

Vienna is still the world's most liveable city for a third year in a row, while the rating of Tel Aviv in Israel slumped, according to a new survey published Thursday.

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'Not a lab experiment': climate tech CEO on green innovation

'Not a lab experiment': climate tech CEO on green innovation

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has been hosting executives and entrepreneurs in London this week to boost investment in cutting-edge technologies promising big breakthroughs in tackling climate change.

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