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Zelensky says Russia must feel the war as Ukraine presses attack

Zelensky says Russia must feel the war as Ukraine presses attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia needed to "feel" the consequences of its war as a major Ukrainian incursion across the Russian border stretched into a third day.

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MLB White Sox fire Grifol as manager after record losing run

MLB White Sox fire Grifol as manager after record losing run

The Chicago White Sox fired Pedro Grifol as manager of the Major League Baseball club on Thursday, two days after snapping a club record 21-game losing streak.

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India 'on right road' with Olympic men's hockey bronze

India 'on right road' with Olympic men's hockey bronze

India hockey coach Craig Fulton said his team "are on the right road" for future Olympic glory after coming from behind to collect their 13th men's medal with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Spain in the bronze medal match on Thursday.

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Morocco outclass Egypt to take Olympic men's football bronze

Morocco outclass Egypt to take Olympic men's football bronze

The prolific Soufiane Rahimi scored twice and captain Achraf Hakimi netted a stunning free-kick as Morocco hammered Egypt 6-0 on Thursday to take Olympic men's football bronze.

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Storm forces postponement of first round of PGA Greensboro event

Storm forces postponement of first round of PGA Greensboro event

Thursday's scheduled opening round of the PGA Tour Wyndham Championship has been postponed by a day because of heavy rains from a tropical storm, organizers announced.

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Apple makes changes to App Store after EU warning

Apple makes changes to App Store after EU warning

Apple on Thursday announced changes to its App Store after the European Union accused the iPhone maker of breaking the bloc's landmark new digital rules.

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Flying's never been safer, says MIT study

Flying's never been safer, says MIT study

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

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Africa CDC likely to declare mpox health emergency: director

Africa CDC likely to declare mpox health emergency: director

The African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday it was "likely" to declare a public health emergency next week over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent.

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Taylor Swift fans try to lift their spirits in Vienna

Taylor Swift fans try to lift their spirits in Vienna

A small street in Vienna became a place of "healing" for hundreds of fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift on Thursday, after organisers cancelled her shows because the authorities had uncovered an Islamist attack plot.

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Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement at 41

Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement at 41

Portugal veteran Pepe announced on Thursday in a video on social media he was retiring from football aged 41.

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