UK probes Microsoft's $69 bn bid for gaming giant
Britain on Thursday announced an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's planned $69-billion takeover of US gaming giant Activision Blizzard, citing UK competition concerns.
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UN member states may allow Zelensky to speak by video
UN member states will vote Friday on making an exception to allow Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to address next week's General Assembly by video, according to diplomatic sources.
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William says walk behind Queen's coffin stirred painful memories
Britain's Prince William revealed Thursday that walking behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin had brought back painful memories, after doing the same for his mother Diana when he was a teenager.
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Stocks sag as inflation fears persist
Stock markets retreated on Thursday as investors fret over red-hot inflation and the prospect of tighter monetary policy.
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Indonesia investigating Google over app store payment system
Indonesia has launched an anti-trust investigation into Google over the tech firm's insistence that its payment system be used for purchases from its app store, authorities said Thursday, accusing it of unfair business practices.
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'Love in midst of horror': the Auschwitz wedding
The two newlyweds have dressed up for the picture, but they are not smiling. And for good reason: their union was sealed at Auschwitz -- the only wedding known to have taken place in the death camp.
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Shock video sparks horror at France attacks trial
A video showing how an Islamist extremist ploughed his truck into a crowd in Nice killing 86 people while France was celebrating its national day sparked anguish and horror at the attack trial on Thursday.
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Legend Federer hails 'incredible adventure' as he announces retirement
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is to retire after next week's Laver Cup after admitting on Thursday his battles with a knee problem had forced him to call time on his historic career.
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Spurs stars aren't 'undroppable' warns Conte
Antonio Conte has warned his Tottenham stars that no one is undroppable in the aftermath of their sloppy Champions League defeat at Sporting Lisbon.
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EU chief vows unfaltering backing on Kyiv visit
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday that war-torn Ukraine would have Europe's support for "as long as it takes", as she visited Kyiv for talks on closer integration with the bloc.
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