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16 US states challenge Biden admin freeze on new LNG export approvals

16 US states challenge Biden admin freeze on new LNG export approvals

Texas and 15 other US states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging the Biden administration's freeze on new liquefied natural gas exports.

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Rape convict Robinho seeks to avoid Brazil jail time

Rape convict Robinho seeks to avoid Brazil jail time

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho, ordered to serve a nine-year sentence in Brazil for raping a woman a decade ago, launched a last-minute bid Thursday to delay his jailing.

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Wales sink Finland to book play-off final clash with Poland

Wales sink Finland to book play-off final clash with Poland

Wales will face Poland for a place at Euro 2024 after powering to a 4-1 win against Finland in the play-off semi-finals on Thursday.

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Nishikori defeated in comeback game, Wozniacki out in Miami

Nishikori defeated in comeback game, Wozniacki out in Miami

Former world number four Kei Nishikori's return to the ATP Tour after a lengthy injury absence ended in a first round 6-3, 6-4 loss to Sebastian Ofner.

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Rampant Portugal thrash Sweden without Ronaldo

Rampant Portugal thrash Sweden without Ronaldo

Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Japan's Uno wins world figure skating men's short programme

Japan's Uno wins world figure skating men's short programme

Two-time defending champion Shoma Uno of Japan won the men's short programme on Thursday at the World Figure Skating Championships with compatriot Yuma Kagiyama second and American Ilia Malinin third.

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Mexico cuts interest rate for first time in three years

Mexico cuts interest rate for first time in three years

Mexico's central bank on Thursday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years following a slowing of inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy.

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Modi opponent held in graft probe ahead of Indian elections

Modi opponent held in graft probe ahead of Indian elections

The top politician in India's capital New Delhi was arrested Thursday in a graft probe his supporters say is aimed at sidelining opponents to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national elections.

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Gangs make advances as conditions in Haiti worsen

Gangs make advances as conditions in Haiti worsen

Haiti's gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a UN official reported Thursday, with conditions in the capital worsening as talks drag on to form a transition government in the troubled Caribbean nation.

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US stocks hit fresh records as rate cut outlook improves

US stocks hit fresh records as rate cut outlook improves

Global stock markets rose Thursday as several central banks joined the Fed in indicating lower interest rates are on the way, with US markets reaching fresh records.

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