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Endangered tree kangaroo born at UK zoo

Endangered tree kangaroo born at UK zoo

Conservationists at a UK zoo have captured the moment a rare tree kangaroo popped out of its mother's pouch for the first time, part of research aimed at helping the endangered species survive in the wild.

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10 Palestinians killed as Israel launches deadliest West Bank raid in years

10 Palestinians killed as Israel launches deadliest West Bank raid in years

Israeli forces in the West Bank killed 10 Palestinians Thursday, officials in the occupied territory said, nine of them in a raid the Israeli military described as a "counterterrorism operation".

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Spain port reels after church attack as suspect background emerges

Spain port reels after church attack as suspect background emerges

The city of Algeciras was united in mourning Thursday a day after a machete-wielding Moroccan stormed two churches, killing a verger and seriously wounding a priest in bloodshed that left residents reeling in the multicultural southern Spanish port.

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U.S Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit

U.S Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit

The United States men's national team, already without a permanent coach, was plunged further into turmoil on Thursday with both the federation's Sporting Director and the national team General Manager quitting their jobs.

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Southgate reveals family convinced him to stay as England boss

Southgate reveals family convinced him to stay as England boss

Gareth Southgate has revealed his family convinced him to stay on as England boss when he debated his future after the World Cup.

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French luxury group LVMH posts record sales, net profit for 2022

French luxury group LVMH posts record sales, net profit for 2022

The world's top luxury group LVMH said Thursday that its sales and net profit both hit new heights last year, driven by strong demand in Europe and the United States.

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Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

A truck-sized asteroid will pass near Earth on Thursday in one of the closest approaches to our planet ever recorded, NASA said, emphasising that it poses no danger.

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Fresh clashes as M23 rebels make gains in east DR Congo

Fresh clashes as M23 rebels make gains in east DR Congo

M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo clashed with soldiers and rival militias on Thursday, according to officials, who said the group's fighters had also cut a vital road in the turbulent region.

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Activists slam appointment of UAE oil boss to lead climate talks

Activists slam appointment of UAE oil boss to lead climate talks

Hundreds of campaign groups on Thursday condemned the appointment of an oil boss to lead UN climate talks in the United Arab Emirate, saying it threatened the meeting's "legitimacy".

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IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition

IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition

The International Olympic Committee's efforts to find a "pathway" for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain on Thursday.

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