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Beyonce becomes first Black woman to helm top country songs chart

Beyonce becomes first Black woman to helm top country songs chart

Ahead of the release of her album that's set to take the country music scene by storm, Beyonce this week became the first Black woman to top the US charts in that genre.

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Swiss-Italian chocolate war set to end with sweet truce

Swiss-Italian chocolate war set to end with sweet truce

Swiss giant Lindt said Thursday a deal may soon be reached with group of Italian artisan chocolatiers that will allow for the creation of a protected status for Turin's famed gianduiotto.

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Tiger Woods' son misses out in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event

Tiger Woods' son misses out in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event

Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie had his hopes of qualifying for next week's PGA Tour event in Palm Beach Gardens dashed after he shot a 16-over-par 86 in a pre-qualifying event on Thursday.

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Argentine government shuts anti-discrimination agency

Argentine government shuts anti-discrimination agency

President Javier Milei's government said Thursday it would shut down Argentina's national anti-discrimination agency as part of its drive to slim down the state, saying the institute served "no purpose."

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US charges Russian oligarchs to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary

US charges Russian oligarchs to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary

The United States unsealed charges on Thursday against Russian oligarchs to mark the upcoming second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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UK, Germany back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief

UK, Germany back Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief

Britain and Germany on Thursday threw their weight behind Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general, at a crucial time for the alliance as Russia's war against Ukraine rages on.

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Messi effect: Apple boss urges MLS clubs to sign more stars

Messi effect: Apple boss urges MLS clubs to sign more stars

The head of Apple TV's collaboration with Major League Soccer has urged clubs in the league to follow the example of Inter Miami's deal with Lionel Messi and sign more top stars.

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Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB'

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB'

US President Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" at a reelection fundraising event, earning a sarcastic response Thursday from the Kremlin leader.

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Scotland's 'full focus' is on England result in Six Nations, says Townsend

Scotland's 'full focus' is on England result in Six Nations, says Townsend

Gregor Townsend says Scotland will be focusing solely on winning their "biggest game of the season" against England and maintaining their recent dominance over their bitter rivals in Saturday's Six Nations showdown.

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Kroos says he's not Germany's 'saviour' ahead of Euro 2024 return

Kroos says he's not Germany's 'saviour' ahead of Euro 2024 return

World Cup winner Toni Kroos on Thursday announced he was coming out of international retirement ahead of Euro 2024, but insisted he was "not the saviour" of a struggling Germany team.

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