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'Premature' to talk rate cuts, says ECB after pausing again

'Premature' to talk rate cuts, says ECB after pausing again

The European Central Bank froze borrowing costs again on Thursday and expressed caution on inflation, with president Christine Lagarde saying it was still too early to consider rate cuts.

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Leclerc commits future to Ferrari with new deal 'beyond 2024'

Leclerc commits future to Ferrari with new deal 'beyond 2024'

Charles Leclerc committed his future to Ferrari on Thursday after signing a contract renewal with the Italian Formula One outfit.

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US stocks rise on strong growth data

US stocks rise on strong growth data

Wall Street indices rose Thursday on the back of strong US economic growth data but European stocks diverged as the European Central Bank signalled it was too soon to start considering interest rate cuts.

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Union Berlin coach Bjelica to miss three games for Sane shove

Union Berlin coach Bjelica to miss three games for Sane shove

Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica has been suspended for three matches by the German FA (DFB) on Thursday, after shoving Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in the face.

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'Fauda' actor wounded in Gaza vows return to Israel screen

'Fauda' actor wounded in Gaza vows return to Israel screen

An Israeli actor in the hit Netflix television series "Fauda" vowed Thursday to return to the screen after he was wounded while fighting Hamas militants in Gaza.

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Andriy Shevchenko elected Ukrainian football association boss

Andriy Shevchenko elected Ukrainian football association boss

Ukraine's most celebrated footballer Andriy Shevchenko was elected president of the country's football association (UAF) on Thursday, pledging to develop the sport amid the Russian invasion.

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'Resilient' US economy defies recession fears to cap solid year

'Resilient' US economy defies recession fears to cap solid year

US economic growth was stronger than expected in the final months of 2023, government data showed Thursday, offering a boost to President Joe Biden as he heads into reelection campaigning.

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Russian woman jailed for record 27 years for killing anti-Ukraine blogger

Russian woman jailed for record 27 years for killing anti-Ukraine blogger

A Russian court on Thursday sentenced a woman to a record 27 years in prison for blowing up an anti-Ukraine military blogger in what prosecutors say was a brazen killing ordered by Kyiv.

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Top Venezuela, Guyana diplomats meet on Essequibo border dispute

Top Venezuela, Guyana diplomats meet on Essequibo border dispute

The foreign ministers of Guyana and Venezuela met Thursday in Brazil's capital city to discuss the simmering crisis on their border over a disputed oil-rich region.

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Maddison 'ready to start' for Spurs in Man City FA Cup tie

Maddison 'ready to start' for Spurs in Man City FA Cup tie

James Maddison could return from injury in Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup tie at home to holders Manchester City but manager Ange Postecoglou has yet to decide if the midfielder will start in Friday's fourth-round clash.

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