Pound sinks, stocks mostly fall after latest central bank rate moves
The pound tumbled against the dollar and global stocks mostly fell Thursday as the Bank of England announced another jumbo-sized interest rate hike while warning of a prolonged recession expected to last through mid-2024.
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Billy Vunipola turned down corporate cash to revive England career
Billy Vunipola has revealed how his determination to regain a place in the England rugby union team led him to reject the offer of lucrative corporate entertaining work at Twickenham.
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Barcelona's Pique announces 'end of this journey' after stellar career
Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career, saying "the moment has come to end this journey".
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Harden expected to miss a month for NBA 76ers with foot strain
Three-time NBA scoring champion James Harden is expected to miss the next month of the season with a tendon strain in his right foot, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
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Italy's far-right PM hails 'frank' talks in Brussels
Italy's far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed "very fank and very positive" talks with EU chiefs in Brussels on her first international trip since taking power.
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At Web Summit, 'Bored Apes' emerge from swamp but remain murky
With a blast of "Break on Through" by The Doors and a flashy video of cartoon apes careening around a fantasy landscape, the boss of one of crypto's most secretive companies took to the stage on Thursday.
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Mahomes and Henry in focus as Titans and Chiefs resume battle
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs no reminding that the Tennessee Titans are among the NFL toughest opponents his team will face.
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No 'easy road' for Brazil's Lula, as world awaits Amazon action
Brazil's president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is facing a tough battle to halt the destruction of the Amazon, with the weight of global expectation on his shoulders before he even takes office.
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Barcelona's Pique announces retirement after stellar career
Barcelona's Gerard Pique announced his retirement on Thursday after a decorated career, saying "the moment has come to end this journey".
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Khan survives assassination attempt for second political innings
Since being ousted from office by a vote of no confidence in April, former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has repeatedly said he was prepared to lay down his life for the country.
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