AU summit seeks to raise Africa's voice on global stage
The African Union's annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as it seeks to amplify its international presence.
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French skipper denies skulduggery on the high seas
A French yachtswoman has denied accusations of cheating in the last Vendee Globe solo non-stop round the world sailing race.
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IEA warns on plummeting oil stocks
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday of plummeting oil stocks even as global growth in demand loses momentum.
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Ukraine lands blows in Black Sea as frontline stagnates
While the frontline on land has remained largely static, Ukraine has destroyed a number of Russian warships in the Black Sea, crucial victories at a moment when Western support for Kyiv's fight against the invasion is wavering.
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Israeli army says bodies of hostages likely held in Gaza hospital
Israel's army alleged on Thursday that bodies of hostages could be held at a hospital in southern Gaza, after troops entered the facility which medics say has been "besieged" for a month.
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Quintana's European return delayed by Covid
Former Giro and Vuelta winner Nairo Quintana has been ruled out of next week's Gran Camino race after contracting a bout of Covid, the Colombian announced on Thursday.
Read moreGlobal stocks mainly rise, but London flatlines on recession news
Eurozone stocks chased Asia and New York higher Thursday as investors cheered bright earnings and mulled the outlook for US interest rate cuts, but London flatlined after it emerged that Britain has fallen into recession, dealers said.
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Azerbaijan planning 'full-scale war', Armenia warns
Azerbaijan is planning a "full-scale war" against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Thursday, two days after a skirmish on their border left four Armenian troops dead.
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Attack on Russia's Belgorod kills five, governor says
An air attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least five people and wounded 18 others on Thursday, the region's governor said.
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Airbus posts 11 percent profit drop for 2023
European aviation giant Airbus on Thursday posted an 11 percent drop in net profit to 3.8 billion euros ($4.1 billion) in 2023, with past charges for its space business cutting into earnings.
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