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Argentina to try 10 in absentia over 1994 bombing of Jewish center

Argentina to try 10 in absentia over 1994 bombing of Jewish center

Argentina will try in absentia ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals suspected of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people, a ruling seen by AFP on Thursday said.

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Spain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fine

Spain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fine

A Spanish court on Thursday said it had temporarily suspended heavy fines the leftist government imposed on budget airlines Ryanair and Norwegian Air for "abusive practices" such as charging for hand luggage.

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Top US court allows states to defund largest abortion provider

Top US court allows states to defund largest abortion provider

The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Thursday for states to potentially cut off funding for Planned Parenthood, one of the country's largest abortion providers.

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Nigeria's Tinubu signs major tax overhaul

Nigeria's Tinubu signs major tax overhaul

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed four landmark bills into law aiming to overhaul the country's tax system, after backing away from more controversial tweaks that would have upended revenue sharing among states.

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COP30 to be held in Amazonian city despite accommodation concerns: CEO

COP30 to be held in Amazonian city despite accommodation concerns: CEO

The COP30 climate conference will be held as planned in the Amazonian city of Belem in Brazil despite concerns about shortage of accomodation and exorbitant prices being charged by hotels and property owners, the event's CEO said on Thursday.

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Netanyahu seeks to postpone trial summons after Trump backing

Netanyahu seeks to postpone trial summons after Trump backing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked a court on Thursday to postpone his testimony in his long-running corruption trial, after US President Donald Trump called for the case to be cancelled altogether.

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South Africa's Sundowns make impact felt at Club World Cup

South Africa's Sundowns make impact felt at Club World Cup

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns head out of the Club World Cup with their heads high and the firm belief that they have made a mark on the global stage.

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Frenchman who robbed Kim Kardashian dies of cancer aged 69

Frenchman who robbed Kim Kardashian dies of cancer aged 69

A French robber convicted with seven others of stealing jewellery worth $10 million from reality television star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 died on Thursday, a source close to the case said.

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Vehicle hits pedestrians near primary school in Beijing

Vehicle hits pedestrians near primary school in Beijing

A vehicle crashed into pedestrians in an "accident" near a primary school in Beijing on Thursday, with footage shared online showing young people lying seriously injured in the street.

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After NATO deal, how far will EU go for trade peace with Trump?

After NATO deal, how far will EU go for trade peace with Trump?

After satisfying Donald Trump's calls for Europe to ramp up defence spending in NATO, EU leaders were meeting in Brussels Thursday on the next big challenge ahead: how to seal a trade deal with the US leader.

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