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Europe court condemns France over police racial profiling

Europe court condemns France over police racial profiling

Europe's top rights court on Thursday condemned France over its police discriminating against a young man during identity checks, in the first such ruling against the country over alleged racial profiling.

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Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr until 2027

Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr until 2027

Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season.

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Nissanka ton puts Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test

Nissanka ton puts Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test

In-form opener Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the second Test against Bangladesh on day two in Colombo on Thursday.

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Spain PM alleges 'genocide' in Gaza as rescuers say 56 killed

Spain PM alleges 'genocide' in Gaza as rescuers say 56 killed

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday became the most prominent European leader to describe the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", as rescuers in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory said Israeli forces killed 56 people.

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US Independence Day event no threat to Hong Kong security: consulate chief

US Independence Day event no threat to Hong Kong security: consulate chief

The top American diplomat in Hong Kong defended US Independence Day celebrations as "perfectly normal" on Thursday after local education officials reportedly warned teachers and students to stay clear due to national security risks.

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UN air service slashes fleet by nearly a quarter

UN air service slashes fleet by nearly a quarter

The UN's air service which flies humanitarian workers and cargo to hard-to-reach corners of the world has been forced to slash its global fleet by almost a quarter due to funding cuts, the World Food Programme (WFP) told AFP.

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Napoleon collection sells at auction for $10 mn

Napoleon collection sells at auction for $10 mn

A massive trove of artwork and curios linked to Napoleon Bonaparte, including one of his iconic bicorne hats, has sold for more than $10 million in Paris, an auction house said.

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16 dead, thousands of businesses destroyed after Kenya protests

16 dead, thousands of businesses destroyed after Kenya protests

At least 16 people died in protests across Kenya on Wednesday, Amnesty International said Thursday, as businesses and residents were left to clean up the devastation in the capital and beyond.

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In Finnish border town, worry mounts over Russian military build-up

In Finnish border town, worry mounts over Russian military build-up

In a Finnish town a stone's throw from Russia, Moscow's reported military build-up on its side of the border is raising concerns about the Nordic country's security, locals told AFP.

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Krejcikova suffers injury scare ahead of Wimbledon defence

Krejcikova suffers injury scare ahead of Wimbledon defence

Barbora Krejcikova faces a race to prove her fitness in time to defend the Wimbledon title after the Czech pulled out of the Eastbourne Open with a thigh injury on Thursday.

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