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In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future

Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test

Deadly virus stalks South Africa's sardines

Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens

South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult

World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official

Transitional Fashion Essentials for Autumn: Key Pieces from M&S and Joe Browns

Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Suggests 12.5-Inch Display and Massive Battery

China's Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan, Putin expected

UK Homeowners Advised to Use Peppermint Tea Bags to Deter Spiders

Rescuers hunt for missing after deadly N.Cyprus ferry accident

Iran, US trade fire in first exchange for a month

Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster

Ethiopia's Abiy could consolidate power as 'executive president'

Euro slides as Fed chief steals ECB's rate hike thunder

The euro slid on Thursday despite a record interest rate hike by the European Central Bank as US Fed chief Jerome Powell made hawkish comments.

India unveils statue to Nazi-allied independence hero

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of an independence hero venerated for taking up arms against the British, but controversial for his collaboration with Nazi Germany's war machine.

NASA may attempt Moon launch on September 23: official

NASA is looking at September 23 and September 27 as possible dates for its next attempt at launching its Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, senior official Jim Free told reporters Thursday.

Ukraine claims battlefield breakthroughs as Blinken ramps up aid

Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.

Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager

Graham Potter was appointed as Chelsea's new manager on Thursday after leaving Brighton to replace the sacked Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.

Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth under 'medical supervision'

Queen Elizabeth II's closest family rushed to Scotland on Thursday, after doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.

Fed Must act 'strongly' to avoid repeat of 1980s inflation spike: Powell

The Federal Reserve must continue to act "strongly" to cool demand and contain price pressures to avoid a repeat of the inflation surge the US economy suffered in the 1970s and 1980s, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Pakistan cricket chief slams 'hooliganism' after Asia Cup fan violence

Pakistan cricket chief Ramiz Raja has criticised unruly fan behaviour after his team's thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup in Sharjah.

Hamilton to take grid penalty for new engine at Monza: Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton will change engines for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend incurring a grid penalty, the Mercedes team said on Thursday.

World Cup beer-drinking 'business as usual' in Qatar - top organiser

Beer-drinking will be "business as usual" at the Qatar World Cup, the tournament's chief insisted Thursday, despite severely restricted alcohol sales in the Muslim Gulf state.

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Euro and eurozone stocks fall as ECB warns of rate hikes, recession