'Not a commodity': UN staff rally over deep cuts
Hundreds of UN staff rallied in Geneva Thursday over deep funding cuts, especially from key donor the United States, which have led to mass-layoffs and threatened life-saving services around the world.
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Flintoff proud as Afghan refugee protege plays for Lancashire second team
Andrew Flintoff has revealed his pride at seeing 'Field of Dreams' protege Adnan Miakhel, a refugee from Afghanistan, make his first appearance for Lancashire’s second team.
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Peruvian cardinal accused of abuse challenges late pope's sanction
As Pope Francis's body lay in state in the Vatican last week, one of the mourners -- with eyes downcast and hands clasped -- was a disgraced cardinal from Peru.
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Trans women barred from women's football by English, Scottish FAs
Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, England's governing Football Association announced Thursday.
Read moreOil prices drop, stocks diverge amid economic growth fears
Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed on Thursday in thin holiday trading, following weak US economic data that added to growth concerns.
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Israel brings fire near Jerusalem 'under control', reopens roads
Bushfires that erupted near Jerusalem were largely brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with major roads reopened and firefighting teams still tackling lingering hotspots.
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Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on Thursday.
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UK counter-terrorism unit probes rappers Kneecap but music stars back band
British counter-terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rappers Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.
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Yamal heroics preserve Barca Champions League final dream
For 22 minutes Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.
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2026 T20 World Cup 'biggest women's cricket event in England' - ECB
Next year's T20 World Cup will be the "biggest women’s cricket event ever staged in England and Wales" according to the country's top cricket official.
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