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Dzeko, 39, returns to Serie A with Fiorentina

Dzeko, 39, returns to Serie A with Fiorentina

Veteran striker Edin Dzeko has returned to Serie A after joining Fiorentina on a free transfer from Fenerbahce, the Italian club announced on Thursday.

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Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120

Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120

Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left more than 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives.

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Iran threats in UK 'significantly increased': Intel watchdog

Iran threats in UK 'significantly increased': Intel watchdog

A UK parliamentary committee on Thursday blamed Iran for at least 15 attempts to kill or kidnap British-based individuals since 2022, saying the threat from Iran had "significantly increased".

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Volkswagen halts electric minivan exports to the United States

Volkswagen halts electric minivan exports to the United States

German auto giant Volkswagen said Thursday it had suspended deliveries of its electric minivan ID. Buzz due to a technical issue amid reports the decision was influenced by costly US tariffs on cars.

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EU chief von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote

EU chief von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday comfortably saw off a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament -- but the rare challenge has exposed frictions between her backers and complaints about her leadership style.

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India's Reddy strikes twice to rock England

India's Reddy strikes twice to rock England

India's Nitish Kumar Reddy upstaged the returning Jasprit Bumrah by taking two wickets in an over to rock England in the third Test at Lord's on Thursday.

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EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China

EU opens new probe into TikTok data transfer to China

An Irish regulator helping police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had launched an investigation into TikTok over the transfer of European users' personal data to servers in China.

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Italy probes UK online bank Revolut for 'misleading' clients

Italy probes UK online bank Revolut for 'misleading' clients

Italy's competition watchdog said Thursday it had opened an investigation into UK online bank Revolut over "misleading" messages to customers about its investment services.

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Arsenal sign midfielder Norgaard from Brentford

Arsenal sign midfielder Norgaard from Brentford

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Christian Norgaard will bring "a wealth of experience" after signing for the Gunners from Brentford on Thursday.

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Explosions, fires rock Kyiv in deadly Russian barrage

Explosions, fires rock Kyiv in deadly Russian barrage

Kyiv was shrouded in dark smoke early Thursday after Russia hammered Ukraine's capital with its second large-scale drone and missile barrage in as many nights.

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