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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury.

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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

AI startup Manus, whose acquisition by Meta was blocked by the Chinese government, said Thursday it had completed a funding round that raised more than $500 million.

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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

Israel said the British consulate in Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday but that seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the UK saying it would continue to offer "vital services".

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From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn

From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim once urged his Muslim-majority nation to show solidarity with the persecuted Rohingya who fled Myanmar en masse, but this week rolled out the red carpet for the man accused of orchestrating their genocide.

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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Equities extended losses Thursday as a fresh surge in oil prices stoked inflation fears, following a report that said President Donald Trump was considering more strikes on Iran ahead of next month's US midterm elections.

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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their futures, after Jon Rahm's lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the breakaway tour.

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North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said Thursday that Seoul must show the "utmost respect" to mend ties, after Pyongyang denied responsibility for a DMZ mine blast that wounded South Korean soldiers.

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Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

As a new biopic puts the life of mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on screen, his son says climate change is transforming the Himalayas and making mountaineering increasingly dangerous.

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Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis

Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis

Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs.

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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix

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