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Top-ranked Atthaya scoops LPGA Rookie of Year award

Top-ranked Atthaya scoops LPGA Rookie of Year award

Atthaya Thitikul, the Thai teenager who climbed to the top of the world rankings in October, has clinched the LPGA Rookie of the Year award, the tour said Thursday.

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Alleged LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada

Alleged LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada

A dual Russian-Canadian national allegedly involved in the LockBit global ransomware campaign has been arrested in Canada, US and European authorities announced on Thursday.

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'Crash' director Paul Haggis loses New York rape case

'Crash' director Paul Haggis loses New York rape case

A New York jury on Thursday found Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker Paul Haggis liable for raping a publicist in 2013, ordering him to pay her at least $7.5 million in damages.

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Ukraine says dozens of villages recaptured amid Russian retreat

Ukraine says dozens of villages recaptured amid Russian retreat

Kyiv forces have recaptured over 40 towns and villages in southern Ukraine, President Zelensky said Thursday, as Moscow signaled its army had begun retreating from the strategic city of Kherson.

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Belgium launches terror probe after policeman knifed to death

Belgium launches terror probe after policeman knifed to death

A Belgian police officer was killed in a knife attack in Brussels on Thursday, authorities said, as anti-terror prosecutors took charge of the inquiry.

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France allows migrant rescue ship to dock after Italian refusal

France allows migrant rescue ship to dock after Italian refusal

France warned Italy of "severe consequences" as it was set to take in on Friday a charity ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean, who were denied entry by Rome.

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Verstappen leads call for overhaul of sprint race format

Verstappen leads call for overhaul of sprint race format

Max Verstappen on Thursday led calls for a reform of 'sprint races' next season and described them as 'not that much fun'.

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'Embarrassed' Gasly hoping talks with FIA can lift ban threat

'Embarrassed' Gasly hoping talks with FIA can lift ban threat

Pierre Gasly said Thursday he hopes to avoid a potential race ban for penalty points after concerted talks with Formula One's ruling body, the International Motoring Federation (FIA).

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Fact Check: How to spot impostor Twitter accounts

Fact Check: How to spot impostor Twitter accounts

The rollout of Twitter's subscription service has prompted a string of accounts impersonating public figures, sparking concerns about the potential for scams and disinformation.

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Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump

Powerful Murdoch media dumps on Trump

The powerful media empire of conservative billionaire Rupert Murdoch appeared to turn its back on Donald Trump Thursday, labelling the former president a "loser" who shows "increasingly poor judgement" after the midterm elections.

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