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Nigerian women's rights pioneer celebrated in new biopic

Nigerian women's rights pioneer celebrated in new biopic

Generations of schoolchildren have grown up being taught that Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria.

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Israel vows to 'intensify' operations in Rafah

Israel vows to 'intensify' operations in Rafah

Israel vowed Thursday to "intensify" its ground offensive in Rafah, in defiance of global warnings over the fate of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians sheltering in Gaza's far-southern city.

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Slovak PM 'able to speak' after shooting, suspected gunman charged

Slovak PM 'able to speak' after shooting, suspected gunman charged

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is able to speak Thursday but is still in a "difficult condition" a day after his shooting, officials said, as police charged a suspect in the attack they said was politically motivated.

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Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover

Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover

Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments.

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London's Queen's Club to host WTA Tour event for first time in 52 years

London's Queen's Club to host WTA Tour event for first time in 52 years

Queen's Club will host London's first tour-level women's event in more than 50 years in 2025, British tennis chiefs announced on Thursday.

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Paul survives chaotic ending to reach Rome Open semis

Paul survives chaotic ending to reach Rome Open semis

Tommy Paul reached a clay court semi-final for the first time in his career on Thursday with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 upset of Hubert Hurkacz at the ATP-WTA Italian Open.

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French LGBTQ groups 'extremely concerned' over increase in attacks

French LGBTQ groups 'extremely concerned' over increase in attacks

France saw a sharp rise in anti-LGBTQ incidents in 2023, according to a report published by the French interior ministry on Thursday, an increase activists warn marks a worrying trend in the country.

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Anya Taylor-Joy praises 'unbelievable' 'Mad Max' stunt team

Anya Taylor-Joy praises 'unbelievable' 'Mad Max' stunt team

Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays the lead in the "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", was full of praise Thursday for her stunt double in the action-packed blockbuster that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Stocks waver after hitting record highs

Stocks waver after hitting record highs

Stock markets wavered Thursday following record-breaking rallies that were fuelled by cooling US inflation.

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Green policies can be vote winners, London mayor says

Green policies can be vote winners, London mayor says

Green policies can win votes, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Thursday, after winning a record third term despite the war he has waged on polluting vehicles.

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