Stocks fall, oil prices rise in choppy trade after Fed decision
Wall Street stocks slipped Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald Trump's tariffs, while eurozone equities slumped.
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Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia and a dominant Iran.
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US director accused of scamming Netflix out of millions
Hollywood filmmaker Carl Rinsch was hired by Netflix to make a new science-fiction series. Instead, federal prosecutors say, he embezzled more than $11 million from the streaming giant and spent it on luxury cars and crypto.
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Defeated Coe hails 'historic' IOC win for Coventry
Sebastian Coe said Kirsty Coventry's clear victory in the race to be International Olympic Committee president on Thursday was a "historic moment", as the Briton digested his disappointing third-place finish.
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Sylvinho accepts Albania will need 'something special' against England in World Cup qualifier
Albania coach Sylvinho believes his side will need "something special" to defeat Thomas Tuchel in his first match as England boss.
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Israel expands Gaza ground operation as missiles intercepted
Israel's military on Thursday expanded ground operations across Gaza, after it reported missiles intercepted from Yemen and Hamas militants said they fired rockets towards Tel Aviv.
Read moreCoventry enjoys 'extraordinary moment' as she becomes IOC's first woman leader
Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an "extraordinary moment".
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Thousands protest for second night over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkish riot police fired teargas and rubber bullets on Thursday, as demonstrators protested for a second night outside Istanbul City Hall over the shock arrest of the Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.
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US refuses water request for Mexico in new battleline
The United States said Thursday it refused a request by Mexico for water due to shortfalls in sharing by its southern neighbor, as President Donald Trump ramps up a battle on another front.
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New IOC chief Coventry ready to deal with Trump
New IOC chief Kirsty Coventry said on Thursday that "communication will be key" with US President Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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