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Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

Samba stars on debut in Man City rout of Norwich

Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags

Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes

Hispanics feel 'betrayed' on immigration, Republican warns Trump

The Easter Island origins of buzzy Malkovich drama 'Wild Horse Nine'

High-scoring Bears face Vikings in battle of NFL unbeatens

Third body recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood

'In our lane': Fed's Warsh defies Trump but still fighting for credibility

Harry makes first public appearance since return to UK

Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections

Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep series 3-0

Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles

Nigeria fight back to stun World Cup co-hosts Australia 3-2

Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.

ECB lifts key rate to highest since early 2001 in inflation fight

The European Central Bank on Thursday raised borrowing costs a quarter percentage point, taking a key rate to its highest level since early 2001 as its battle against surging inflation reached the one-year mark.

France's Marchand wins 200 IM world title for third gold

France's Leon Marchand won the men's 200m individual medley on Thursday for his third gold medal of swimming's world championships.

Noman bags 7 as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to sweep series

Noman Ali took seven wickets to lead Pakistan's rout of Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs to clinch the second Test inside four days and sweep the series 2-0 on Thursday.

Ukrainian fencer Kharlan disqualified after refusing to shake Russian opponent's hand

Ukraine's Olha Kharlan was disqualified for not shaking the hand of her beaten Russian opponent Anna Smirnova at the Fencing World Championships on Thursday.

Syria fishermen despair at water loss, river pollution

Around war-torn Syria's biggest freshwater dam reservoir, fishermen say their catch is now a fraction of what it used to be as environmental pressures have decimated aquatic life.

Nigeria beat co-hosts Australia 3-2 in Women's World Cup stunner

Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.

Brook hits back in fifth Ashes Test after early Australia strikes

Harry Brook counter-attacked in thrilling style after Australia picked up three early wickets on the first day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.

Liverpool's Henderson completes move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, both clubs announced on Thursday.

Niger military chief backs coup leaders, but president defiant

Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who announced they had seized power, despite a defiant stand by the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum.

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Noman bags 7 as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to sweep Test series 2-0