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Silver vows NBA tanking solution before draft, seeks Euroleague partnership
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Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss
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World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president
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NBA team owners approve exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas
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UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews
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World champions England still 'unfinished' ahead of Six Nations, says Mitchell
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Rybakina outlasts Pegula to reach Miami Open semis
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Barca build huge lead on Real Madrid in Women's Champions League quarters
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Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter pleads not guilty
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US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal
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UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'
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Trump's Beijing trip rescheduled for May, after Iran delay
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No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on for host USA
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US EPA issues waiver for E15 fuel to address oil supply issues
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Grieving families hail court victory against Instagram, YouTube
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Internet providers not liable for music piracy by users: top US court
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills one, tents on fire
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UK govt denies cover-up after PM ex-aide's phone stolen
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California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
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Oil prices slip, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes
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South Africa police clash with anti-immigrant protesters
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Gattuso says Italy's World Cup play-off 'biggest match' of career
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Sakamoto leads skating swansong with 'Time to Say Goodbye' at worlds
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Spanish PM says Middle East war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003
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First Robot: Melania Trump brings droid to White House event
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Oldest dog DNA suggests 16,000 years of human companionship
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Iran media casts doubt on US peace plan
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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo: park authorities
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Ex-midwife enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
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AC Schnitzer: When Iconic Tuners Fall Silent
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Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision
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South Africa seal T20 series win in New Zealand
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Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill
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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
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Iran likely behind attacks sowing fear among Europe's Jews: experts
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'Relieved' McGrath claims career first crystal globe in slalom
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US ski star Shiffrin wins overall World Cup title for sixth time
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Trump names tech titans to science advisory council
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Mideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations
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US TV star details 'agony' over mother's disappearance
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Tehran receives US plan to end Mideast war, as Iran fires at US carrier
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Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war
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Iran fires at US carrier as backchannel diplomacy aims to end war
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Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for Liverpool
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Monaco: city of vice and a few virtues
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AI making cyber attacks costlier and more effective: Munich Re
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Defying Israeli bombs, Lebanese hold out in southern city of Tyre
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War-linked power crunch pushes Sri Lanka to four-day week
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Hungary says will phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine
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Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes
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Nigeria 'challenged by terrorism', president says on UK state visit
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu talked of how his country is "challenged by terrorism" as he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday as part of his state visit to the UK.
Sports
Woltemade deployed too deep to be dangerous at Newcastle, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was because he is being played in the wrong position at club level.
Boulevard
Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost
Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London's High Court ruled the proposed development of the current site is not subject to restrictions on how the land cam be used.
Economy
EU summit fails to rally Orban behind stalled Ukraine loan
EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary's Viktor Orban to lift his block on a massive loan to support Ukraine's war effort at summit talks on Thursday, leaving the much-needed funding in limbo.
Sports
New Morocco coach praises 'well-deserved' Cup of Nations decision
Morocco's new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi congratulated his country on Thursday on CAF's "well-deserved" decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of his new side.
Politics
Senegal to appeal CAF Africa Cup of Nations decision
The Senegalese Football Federation announced Thursday it has instructed its lawyers to lodge an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the national team were stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.
Sports
'Mixing things up': Nagelsmann goes for flexibility in new Germany squad
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he was "mixing things up" by banking on flexibility as he announced his squad for the March friendlies on Thursday, three months out from the 2026 World Cup.
Sports
Record-setter Hodgkinson hopes 'fourth time lucky' at world indoors
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson will take to the track in Torun, Poland, this weekend aiming to nab an elusive world indoor 800m title off the back of a new world record.
European Central Bank warns of major hit from Mideast war
The European Central Bank warned Thursday that the energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war would sharply push up inflation and hit the eurozone's growth this year.
Sports
Atletico target Romero says his focus on Spurs' survival bid
Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.
Sports
Karalis hits prime form to threaten Duplantis surprise
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will head into the world indoor championships, which run from Friday to Sunday, confidently eyeing a fourth pole vault title, but there is a rival lurking in the wings potentially capable of springing a suprise.
Sports
Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
Politics
US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index
A pro-democracy research group said Wednesday that freedom in the United States has declined to its lowest level since it started assessments, as President Donald Trump aggressively wields executive authority.
Sports
Europe's super elite teach English clubs a Champions League lesson
Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs -- it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.
Education
What we know about the UK's deadly meningitis outbreak
UK health authorities are probing 27 cases linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak believed to have spread at a nightclub in southeast England.
Sports
Karl handed Germany debut as Musiala misses out with injury
Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl received a first Germany call-up while his injured club teammate Jamal Musiala missed out after coach Julian Nagelsmann named his 26-man Germany squad on Thursday.
Economy
What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?
Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers -- most of them Iranian -- have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.
Politics
Bank of England holds interest rate amid Middle East war
The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday as it monitors the inflation outlook, pressured by rising energy prices from the Middle East war.
Politics
Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
Oil and gas prices soared Thursday after Iran hit the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure, and Donald Trump warned of a furious US response if such attacks continued.
Sports
'Surreal' for F1 world champion Norris to have Tussauds waxwork
Formula One world champion Lando Norris has said it feels "surreal" he will soon be joining other sports stars and celebrities by having a waxwork likeness unveiled at London's Madame Tussauds.
Politics
Iran hangs three men in first executions over January protests
Iran executed three men on Thursday who were accused of killing police officers during protests in January, with activists warning of the risk of a new surge in hangings as war rages with Israel and the United States.
Sports
North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup
North Korea reached their first Women's World Cup since 2011 on Thursday with the Philippines also securing a spot at the global showpiece in Brazil next year.
Sports
Man Utd boss Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.
Politics
Oil prices surge, stocks sink on energy shock fears
Energy prices soared and stocks sank Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, reigniting fears over global supplies and inflation.
Culture
Alibaba pins hopes on AI as quarterly net profit drops
China's Alibaba said Thursday that revenue from AI-related products showed strong momentum, even as the tech giant reported a 66 percent year-on-year drop in quarterly net profit.
Politics
Oil soars 10% after Qatar energy sites hit in Mideast war
Oil prices soared 10 percent Thursday after Qatar reported "extensive" damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies.
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27: official
The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 27, health officials said Thursday, following an unprecedented deadly outbreak centred on a university.
Economy
Defiant Orban digs in over blocked Ukraine loan at EU talks
A defiant Hungarian leader Viktor Orban vowed Thursday to keep blocking a massive loan for Ukraine despite heavy pressure from EU partners, who were headed into a Brussels summit hoping to unlock the much-needed funding.
Politics
Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup: football federation chief
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars.
Economy
Tokyo's dazzling cherry blossom season officially begins
Tokyo's meteorologists declared the start of the much-loved cherry blossom season in the Japanese capital on Thursday, as residents prepare to host outdoor picnics under dazzling floral displays.
Economy
Energy prices surge, stocks sink amid rising energy shock fears
Energy prices soared Thursday and stocks sank as Iran attacked several Gulf energy facilities and warned of more in retaliation for a strike on one of its key gas fields.
Politics
Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran.