Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault in UK
Hollywood star Kevin Spacey on Thursday pleaded not guilty at London's Old Bailey court to four charges of sexual assault against three men.
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UK police open investigation into Farah trafficking revelations
London's Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation into British Olympic great Mo Farah's stunning revelations he was illegally trafficked into Britain as a child.
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Morocco's king endorses new Jewish organisations
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has authorised a reorganisation of the country's Jewish community, a "component" of national culture in the North African country, according to the royal palace.
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Russia's war in Ukraine 'greatest challenge' to global economy: Yellen
Russia's war in Ukraine poses the greatest threat to the global economy, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday as G20 ministers prepare to start talks in Indonesia.
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Justin Rose withdraws from British Open with back injury
England's Justin Rose withdrew from the 150th British Open just ahead of his scheduled tee-time in Thursday's first round, organisers announced.
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Wallabies look to Hodge as England ring changes
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is banking on versatile back Reece Hodge to help his team seal a bruising series against England on Saturday, with former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu shaping up as a secret weapon.
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Asian markets swing as US inflation spikes see rate hike bets soar
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as another forecast-busting US inflation print ramped up bets on a quick series of sharp interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve as other central banks also race to tighten.
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Libya's oil firm chief resists move to replace him
Libya's Tripoli-based government has named a new head of the state oil company to replace veteran technocrat Mustafa Sanalla, who refused to give up his post.
Read moreUS, Israel to sign security pledge as Biden visits Jerusalem
US President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid will sign a security "declaration" on Thursday affirming their united front against Iran, an American official said, as Biden holds bilateral talks in Jerusalem.
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'A heart of love': Kinshasa locals reward honest cops
At dawn in a working-class district of Kinshasa, a driver slows to a halt and hands a fistful of small bills to a traffic cop.
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