Ukraine says dozens of villages recaptured amid Russian retreat
Kyiv forces have recaptured over 40 towns and villages in southern Ukraine, President Zelensky said Thursday, as Moscow signaled its army had begun retreating from the strategic city of Kherson.
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Belgium launches terror probe after policeman knifed to death
A Belgian police officer was killed in a knife attack in Brussels on Thursday, authorities said, as anti-terror prosecutors took charge of the inquiry.
Read moreFrance allows migrant rescue ship to dock after Italian refusal
France warned Italy of "severe consequences" as it was set to take in on Friday a charity ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, who were denied entry by Rome.
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Verstappen leads call for overhaul of sprint race format
Max Verstappen on Thursday led calls for a reform of 'sprint races' next season and described them as 'not that much fun'.
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'Embarrassed' Gasly hoping talks with FIA can lift ban threat
Pierre Gasly said Thursday he hopes to avoid a potential race ban for penalty points after concerted talks with Formula One's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA).
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Fact Check: How to spot impostor Twitter accounts
The rollout of Twitter's subscription service has prompted a string of accounts impersonating public figures, sparking concerns about the potential for scams and disinformation.
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Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump
The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back on Donald Trump Thursday, labelling the former president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections.
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US announces $400 million in security assistance for Ukraine
The United States will provide air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine as part of a new $400 million security assistance package, the Pentagon announced on Thursday.
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Direct Israel-Qatar flights open to Palestinians for World Cup: FIFA
Qatar has agreed to allow special direct flights from Israel that will be open to both Israeli and Palestinian fans for the World Cup, FIFA announced on Thursday.
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Family dispute Egypt prosecutor's claim hunger striker in 'good health'
A sister of Egypt's jailed dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah quickly disputed a claim by the prosecutor Thursday that the hunger striker was in "good health," as fear mounts that he is being force-fed.
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