ECB warns of stronger euro impact, holds rates
The European Central Bank warned Thursday a stronger euro could push inflation down too far after recent gains in the single currency, but sought to downplay any immediate threat to the eurozone economy.
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Famine spreading in Sudan's Darfur, warn UN-backed experts
Famine is spreading in Sudan's western Darfur region, UN-backed experts warned on Thursday, as a grinding war between the army and paramilitary forces has left millions hungry, displaced and cut off from aid.
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Lights back on in eastern Cuba after widespread blackout
Power was restored Thursday to eastern Cuba after an electricity grid failure plunged three provinces and part of a fourth into darkness the previous evening, authorities said.
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Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks
Russia and the United States have agreed to resume high-level military contacts at two-day Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, in a major step of rapprochement between the world's top nuclear powers.
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Greece aims to cut queues at ancient sites with new portal
Greece's culture ministry on Thursday unveiled a new portal to handle bookings to visit more than 100 archaeological sites and museums including the world-renowned Acropolis.
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No time frame to get Palmer in 'perfect' shape - Rosenior
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer's fitness "game-by-game" after an injury disrupted season for the England international.
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Stocks fall as tech valuation fears stoke volatility
Stocks fell across the board Thursday, pulled down again by growing worries that hefty AI investments by tech heavyweights may not pay dividends as soon as hoped.
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US Olympic body backs LA28 leadership amid Wasserman scandal
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee gave strong backing to the Los Angeles 2028 Games leadership on Thursday, following calls for LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman to resign after his name appeared in the Epstein files.
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Gnabry extends Bayern Munich deal until 2028
Germany forward Serge Gnabry has extended his contract at Bayern Munich by two years until 2028, the club announced Thursday.
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England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.
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