Kerry urges rich-poor unity on climate effort ahead of UN talks
US climate envoy John Kerry on Thursday urged African countries to help overcome divisions between rich and poor nations at the upcoming UN COP27 talks.
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Ex-France centre Bastareaud rejoins Toulon
Former France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has rejoined Toulon, the three-time European Cup winners announced on Thursday.
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It was an 'honour to share all these years' with Federer, says Nadal
Rafael Nadal said it was "an honour" to share "amazing moments" with Roger Federer after the Swiss great announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday.
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'You sold Ukraine': Izyum contends with occupation's fallout
The troubles in the Ukrainian city of Izyum did not leave with retreating Russian troops, in fact some residents have now accused each other of cosying up to the occupiers.
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US blacklists Russian neo-Nazi fighters, children's rights head
The US Treasury placed top Russian finance officials, a neo-Nazi fighter group, and a children's rights official who allegedly directs the removal of Ukrainian children to Russia on its sanctions blacklist Thursday.
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UK probes Microsoft's $69 bn bid for gaming giant
Britain on Thursday announced an "in-depth investigation" into Microsoft's planned $69-billion takeover of US gaming giant Activision Blizzard, citing UK competition concerns.
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UN member states may allow Zelensky to speak by video
UN member states will vote Friday on making an exception to allow Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to address next week's General Assembly by video, according to diplomatic sources.
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William says walk behind Queen's coffin stirred painful memories
Britain's Prince William revealed Thursday that walking behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin had brought back painful memories, after doing the same for his mother Diana when he was a teenager.
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Stocks sag as inflation fears persist
Stock markets retreated on Thursday as investors fret over red-hot inflation and the prospect of tighter monetary policy.
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Indonesia investigating Google over app store payment system
Indonesia has launched an anti-trust investigation into Google over the tech firm's insistence that its payment system be used for purchases from its app store, authorities said Thursday, accusing it of unfair business practices.
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