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US stocks rebound after Fed rate disappointment

US stocks rebound after Fed rate disappointment

Wall Street rebounded on Thursday as shares in US tech titans rose after a selloff that was sparked by the US Federal Reserve dousing hopes of an imminent interest-rate cut.

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French farmers' unions call for end to roadblock protests

French farmers' unions call for end to roadblock protests

France's leading farming unions called Thursday to end nationwide roadblocks over pay, tax and regulation after securing promises of financial assistance and other help from the government.

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'Labour is the party of business,' UK's Starmer tells corporate bigwigs

'Labour is the party of business,' UK's Starmer tells corporate bigwigs

UK opposition leader Keir Starmer promised Britain's corporate community Thursday that his Labour party would better marshal the economy than the ruling Conservatives if elected.

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Anti-war Russian rockers held in Thailand arrive in Israel

Anti-war Russian rockers held in Thailand arrive in Israel

A Russian-Belarusian band that denounces Moscow's Ukraine invasion arrived in Israel Thursday after being held in Thailand on immigration charges that had sparked fears they could be deported to Russia and face prison.

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Netflix unveils 2024 slate led by sci-fi from 'Thrones' creators

Netflix unveils 2024 slate led by sci-fi from 'Thrones' creators

Netflix is betting on its ambitious new sci-fi series from the creators of "Game of Thrones" to help extend its streaming dominance in 2024, as the company unveiled a sprawling TV and film lineup Thursday.

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Hundreds of farmers protest at Greek agriculture fair

Hundreds of farmers protest at Greek agriculture fair

Hundreds of Greek farmers on Thursday converged on the country's second city Thessaloniki to demand aid increases, as similar protests gather pace across Europe.

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Teen lock Tuilagi called up by France for Ireland Test

Teen lock Tuilagi called up by France for Ireland Test

Perpignan teenager Posolo Tuilagi has been called up by France coach Fabien Galthie for Friday's opening Test match of the 2024 Six Nations in Marseille against Ireland.

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Shares in banking giants BNP, ING fall despite hefty profits

Shares in banking giants BNP, ING fall despite hefty profits

Shares in European banking giants BNP Paribas and ING tumbled on Thursday as disappointing fourth-quarter results took the shine off bumper annual profits.

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg defied police at protest, court hears

Climate activist Greta Thunberg defied police at protest, court hears

Activist Greta Thunberg defied police orders to move during a climate demonstration, prosecutors told a London court on Thursday, on the first day of her two-day trial for public order offences.

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Inter and Juve face off in Serie A title showdown

Inter and Juve face off in Serie A title showdown

Inter Milan and Juventus' Serie A title credentials will on the line on Sunday as two giants of Italian football face off in a San Siro showdown.

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