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Rousey demolishes Carano in MMA comeback fight

German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant

India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bites

McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch

WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo

Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka

'Geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes

Spacecraft to probe how Earth fends off raging solar winds

Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second

Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works

Myanmar coup-leader turned president orders Suu Kyi to house arrest

Myanmar's junta-chief turned president on Thursday ordered deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest, five years after sweeping her into detention in a 2021 coup.

Pogacar increases hold on Romandie lead with sprint win

Tadej Pogacar continued to dominate the Tour de Romandie on Thursday, winning a sprint finish to take the second full stage the day after winning the mountainous opener.

Oil slumps after hitting peak, stocks rise

Oil prices struck a four-year high on Thursday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping later in the session.

Britain's King Charles honors fallen US troops on last day of visit

King Charles III paid respects to fallen US troops at a military cemetery on Thursday, the final day of a state visit aimed at healing ties between Britain and the United States strained by the war in Iran.

Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final

Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday, while Mirra Andreeva booked her spot in the women's final.

Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag

Elusive street artist Banksy on Thursday confirmed he was behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue of a suited man striding into the void while holding a flag that blocks his view.

German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88

German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and sculptures stirred controversy in West Germany before winning global acclaim, has died aged 88.

Trump hails 'greatest king' Charles as state visit wraps up

President Donald Trump hailed Charles III as the "greatest king" at a White House farewell Thursday -- and said the United States needed more people like Britain's monarch.

Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

Mexico is seeking "irrefutable" evidence to back up the shock US drug trafficking charges against a sitting governor and other officials before proceeding with extradition requests, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday.

Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hopes of securing re-election as the head of world football received a massive boost on Thursday after pledges of support from the African and Asian regional confederations.

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