Tech stocks lifted by Nvidia as broader markets struggle
Technology stocks rose Thursday after blockbuster earnings from chip behemoth Nvidia that eased worries about the AI investment boom, though the euphoria was tempered by US data showing stubbornly high inflation.
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Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed second Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.
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Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal
Nottingham Forest have splashed a club record reported fee of £45 million ($61 million) to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
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Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool 'on track': source
Transfer talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain over an Anfield move for Bradley Barcola are "on the right track", a source close to the negotiations said on Thursday.
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ICC President Akane Warns U.S. Sanctions Threaten Court's Future
Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, warned during an August 26 online news conference that expanded U.S. sanctions threaten the court's existence and the international rule of law. While current measures target individual officials, Akane cautioned that extending them to the institution could disrupt operations, though she affirmed staff morale remains high despite personal hardships.
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Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror
Survivors from Nepal's flood-ravaged districts, some on stretchers, others gently supported by the shoulders, were airlifted to safety on Thursday as the constant roar of helicopters echoed across the devastated town of Bidur.
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Delays in Cancer Radiotherapy and Surgery Target Times
HSE figures reveal that nearly 20% of cancer patients failed to start radiotherapy within recommended timeframes in the first half of 2026. The data also highlights persistent delays in surgery for lung and prostate cancer patients, prompting calls from Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson for increased capacity and staffing.
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Germany's Merz hosts 'frugal' leaders ahead of EU budget battle
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday welcomed for Berlin talks the leaders of three fellow "frugal" EU members -- Austria, Denmark and Finland.
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Acrid stench, charred walls reveal devastation of Pakistan infant ward fire
Twisted ceiling frames, charred walls and a shaft of sunlight piercing a partially collapsed roof were all that was left of a neonatal ward on Thursday after a devastating hospital fire killed 14 infants in Pakistan.
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Barca sign Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic
Barcelona have signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce, the Catalan giants said on Thursday.
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