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Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission

Macron, Starmer rally allies to mull Hormuz mission

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday chair a meeting of allies to consider sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade in the Strait of Hormuz once the current conflict between Iran and the US and Israel ends.

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Japan's Olympic pairs skating champions announce retirement

Japan's Olympic pairs skating champions announce retirement

Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement on Friday, saying they were ending their careers with "no regrets".

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IMF, World Bank say restoring relations with Venezuela, recognizing interim government

IMF, World Bank say restoring relations with Venezuela, recognizing interim government

The IMF and World Bank said Thursday they are restoring relations with Venezuela, further legitimizing the interim government and opening new doors to financial support.

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Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia

Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia

Two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum last month during the Asian Cup said Friday the support they had received in Australia gave them hope of being able to "live and compete in safety".

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Aberg grabs one-stroke lead at RBC Heritage, Scheffler five back

Aberg grabs one-stroke lead at RBC Heritage, Scheffler five back

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg fired eight birdies in a crisp eight-under par 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the US PGA Tour RBC Heritage, where world number one Scottie Scheffler was five off the pace.

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Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO

Embattled LIV Golf to make 'surprise' changes: CEO

LIV Golf is preparing to make structural changes that "might surprise some people," CEO Scott O'Neil said Thursday, as the embattled breakaway league scrambles to fend off rumors it could soon collapse without Saudi funding.

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Hungary's Orban urges party 'renewal' after vote loss

Hungary's Orban urges party 'renewal' after vote loss

Hungary's outgoing nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban on Thursday called for a "complete renewal" of his party after suffering a crushing election defeat that ended 16 years in power.

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France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has seen more than forty cases of kidnappings or hostage takings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, a worrying surge since last year as criminals seek to extort digital currency investors for ransom, authorities said Thursday.

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Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call

Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for First Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR), will report Q1 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

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Karbon-X Launches SkyXero, a New App for Flight Emissions Tracking as Travelers Seek Trusted Climate Solutions

Karbon-X Launches SkyXero, a New App for Flight Emissions Tracking as Travelers Seek Trusted Climate Solutions

New mobile app enables real-time flight emissions tracking and access to verified climate projects worldwide, launching during Earth Month.

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