Oil prices drop, stocks diverge amid economic growth fears
Oil prices fell and stocks were mixed on Thursday in thin holiday trading, following weak US economic data that added to growth concerns.
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Bushfires that erupted near Jerusalem were largely brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with major roads reopened and firefighting teams still tackling lingering hotspots.
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Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on Thursday.
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UK counter-terrorism unit probes rappers Kneecap but music stars back band
British counter-terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rappers Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.
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Yamal heroics preserve Barca Champions League final dream
For 22 minutes Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.
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2026 T20 World Cup 'biggest women's cricket event in England' - ECB
Next year's T20 World Cup will be the "biggest women’s cricket event ever staged in England and Wales" according to the country's top cricket official.
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Bangladesh begins three days of mass political rallies
Three days of political rallies began in Bangladesh on Thursday with rival groups to stage mass demonstrations in Dhaka, drumming up support for eagerly anticipated elections following an uprising last year.
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Children learn emergency drills as Kashmir tensions rise
School playing fields in Pakistan's Kashmir are being transformed into first aid camps for children to learn how to respond if war breaks out with India.
Read moreReligious schools close in Pakistani Kashmir as tensions rise with India
Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir shut more than 1,000 religious schools Thursday over fears of possible military action from India in retaliation for last week's deadly attack.
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Millions of children to suffer from Trump aid cuts
When he grows up, five-year-old Ahmad wants to be "stronger than Spider-Man".
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