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Palestinian activist Khalil returns to Columbia after US detention

Palestinian activist Khalil returns to Columbia after US detention

In tight Israel vote, both camps hold out cautious hope

In tight Israel vote, both camps hold out cautious hope

Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules

Trump drastically loosens oil and gas methane rules

AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%

AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%

Israel opposition vows to replace Netanyahu but falls short of majority

Israel opposition vows to replace Netanyahu but falls short of majority

French Senate weighs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage

French Senate weighs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage

Youths testify about 'despair' in unprecedented Canadian climate trial

Youths testify about 'despair' in unprecedented Canadian climate trial

'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood

'A very sad day': Arteta despair as Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood

Israel opposition takes edge over Netanyahu but no majority

Israel opposition takes edge over Netanyahu but no majority

Syria, Jordan agree to mend ties after deadly strike

Syria, Jordan agree to mend ties after deadly strike

Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip

Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip

Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup

Arsenal stunned by fourth-tier Fleetwood in League Cup

Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career

Former Grand Slam winner Wawrinka ends tennis career

Last-gasp Sabitzer strike sends Dortmund past Bremen in German Cup

Last-gasp Sabitzer strike sends Dortmund past Bremen in German Cup
Coe confident of cross-country inclusion in Winter Olympics

Coe confident of cross-country inclusion in Winter Olympics

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe expressed his confidence Thursday that cross-country running would soon be included in the Winter Olympics programme.

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Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey

Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: Turkey

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday, the Turkish government announced, in one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War.

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Wall Street stocks rise on Meta results, US rate cut hopes

Wall Street stocks rise on Meta results, US rate cut hopes

Wall Street's main indices rose Thursday as investors welcomed strong earnings by tech titan Meta and basked in economic data that favours a September cut in US interest rates.

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French cabbies seek payout for lost Olympics revenue

French cabbies seek payout for lost Olympics revenue

French taxi drivers on Thursday demanded government compensation for lost revenue during the Olympic Games as traffic disruptions and fewer regular clients weigh on demand.

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LIV star Niemann says Olympic qualifying rules unfair

LIV star Niemann says Olympic qualifying rules unfair

Chile's Joaquin Niemann hit out at the qualifying criteria for the men's Olympic golf event after a strong first round on Thursday, saying it was unfair on him and other LIV players.

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Coe hails 'universality' showcased in Netflix sprinting series

Coe hails 'universality' showcased in Netflix sprinting series

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe on Thursday hailed the impact that Netflix docu-series "Sprint" has had, saying it showcased the "universality" of track and field.

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Maersk ups profit target by $2bn on Red Sea shipping woes

Maersk ups profit target by $2bn on Red Sea shipping woes

Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday it expects its underlying profit in 2024 to be $2 billion higher than its previous forecast as freight rates have increased amid the crisis in the Red Sea.

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Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Djokovic, Alcaraz eye semis

Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Djokovic, Alcaraz eye semis

Zheng Qinwen ended world number one Iga Swiatek's 25-game unbeaten streak at Roland Garros on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games tennis singles final as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz target semi-final berths in the men's event.

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Russia to free US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: US media

Russia to free US reporter in major prisoner swap with West: US media

US journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US marine Paul Whelan are expected to be released by Russia as part of one of the biggest East-West prisoner swaps since the Cold War, according to US media Thursday.

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Australian bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother

Australian bronze medallist Montag pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandmother

Jemima Montag wore a bracelet made out of part of her Holocaust survivor grandmother Judith's jewellery as she won Olympic bronze in the women's 20 kilometres walk on Thursday, saying afterwards "she is always with me".

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In The News

Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds as Italian PM hits out Algeria boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds as Italian PM hits out
Narvaez leaves Ineos to join Pogacar's UAE team Narvaez leaves Ineos to join Pogacar's UAE team
30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China 30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China
Blinken hails closer ties with Mongolia in rare visit Blinken hails closer ties with Mongolia in rare visit
El Ghazi signs for Cardiff after Mainz row over Israel-Hamas posts El Ghazi signs for Cardiff after Mainz row over Israel-Hamas posts
Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final Zheng makes China history by reaching Olympic tennis final
Gamers soak up the nostalgia as 'World of Warcraft' returns to China Gamers soak up the nostalgia as 'World of Warcraft' returns to China
India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to 'chill': Rohit India buoyant but not in Sri Lanka to 'chill': Rohit
Imperious Yang dedicates women's walk Olympic gold to late father Imperious Yang dedicates women's walk Olympic gold to late father
Bank of England cuts rate for first time since pandemic Bank of England cuts rate for first time since pandemic
After four hours sleep, Marchand starts bid for fourth gold After four hours sleep, Marchand starts bid for fourth gold
Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds Algerian boxer in Olympic gender row wins in 46 seconds
Nigeria police fire tear gas on hardship protests Nigeria police fire tear gas on hardship protests
Net zero goal critical to Earth's stability: study Net zero goal critical to Earth's stability: study
Stocks dip before UK interest rate call, amid earnings barrage Stocks dip before UK interest rate call, amid earnings barrage
Biles eyes Olympic gymnastics glory as Marchand cruises in the pool Biles eyes Olympic gymnastics glory as Marchand cruises in the pool
Teen in court over UK stabbings as Starmer seeks to quell unrest Teen in court over UK stabbings as Starmer seeks to quell unrest
China says July was its hottest month since records began China says July was its hottest month since records began
It's a family affair as Pintado walks to first Olympic athletics gold It's a family affair as Pintado walks to first Olympic athletics gold
BP to develop new oil and gas fields in Iraq BP to develop new oil and gas fields in Iraq
Drone geeks help Ukraine hang on in the ruins of Chasiv Yar Drone geeks help Ukraine hang on in the ruins of Chasiv Yar
In world first, EU's sweeping AI law enters into force In world first, EU's sweeping AI law enters into force