Blinken meets Lavrov at G20 riven by Ukraine divisions
The United States and Russia met in their highest face-to-face contact since the invasion of Ukraine last year on the sidelines of a G20 meeting that ended in disarray due to divisions over the conflict.
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West Indies facing 1st Test defeat after Rabada assault
Kagiso Rabada and his fellow fast bowlers ripped through the West Indian batting line-up to take South Africa within sight of victory on the third day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
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More interest rate hikes may be needed, says ECB's Lagarde
More interest rate increases may be needed beyond the one coming later this month, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday, as inflation in the eurozone remains stubbornly high.
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Macron says era of French interference in Africa is 'over'
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was "well over" as he began a four-nation tour of the continent to renew frayed ties.
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Dortmund bracing for 'most important week so far'
Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said on Thursday his side faces the biggest week in the season so far, ahead of Friday's "special game" against title rivals RB Leipzig.
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Estonia torn over Ukraine aid as elections loom
Divisions over assistance to Ukraine are looming large in Estonia as the country prepares for parliamentary elections in which far-right nationalists are set to make gains.
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Outrage grows as Greece admits 'failures' after deadly train crash
The Greek government on Thursday acknowledged failures in state management of its rail system, following a train collision that killed 48 and has triggered angry protests.
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Lyon 8-for gives Australia hope in third India Test
Nathan Lyon took eight wickets on Thursday to give Australia a glimmer of hope of beating India in the third Test -- provided they can avoid another calamitous batting collapse.
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Stock markets drop tracking US rate saga, China reopening
Major stock markets diverged Thursday as concerns over further hikes to US interest rates lingered, with officials warning on the need to keep fighting stubbornly-high inflation.
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Tropical deforestation significantly reduces rainfall: study
From the Amazon to the evergreen forests of Africa and Southeast Asia, large-scale deforestation threatens reductions in rainfall across the tropics, according to new research.
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