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In war-split Myanmar 'spirit consorts' commune across divide

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400

Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension

Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace

Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification

ICE detains British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana

Cities show cleaner transport policies can reduce severe air pollution

Milo Yiannopoulos held by ICE after missing immigration hearing

Four patients harmed in Nashville hospital medication mix-up

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

RB Salzburg midfielder Aaronson joins Leeds

Leeds have signed Red Bull Salzburg and United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Shakira loses appeal, inches closer to Spanish tax fraud trial

Colombian superstar Shakira inched closer to standing trial in Spain for tax fraud after a Barcelona court dismissed an appeal from the singer, in a ruling made public Thursday.

'Not scared of much' Medvedev reveals spider phobia

As Daniil Medvedev eased into the French Open third round on Thursday, the carefree world number two admitted Thursday not much scared him in life -- except for spiders, and tarantulas in particular.

Deforestation surges in Brazil Atlantic Forest: report

Deforestation surged 66 percent last year in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, according to a new report, compounding fears over the rampant destruction of the Amazon rainforest further north.

Stocks and oil advance, ruble retreats

European and US stock markets rose Thursday on relief about the pace of interest rate hikes, while the Russian ruble slumped following a cut in the interest rate.

Russian shelling kills 7 in Kharkiv: regional governor

Seven people were killed in fresh Russian shelling of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv Thursday, a regional official said, where many have returned after Russia's attempts to capture the eastern city were repelled.

Swiatek races to 30th successive win as Medvedev cruises at French Open

Unstoppable world number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 30th successive victory at the French Open on Thursday as Karolina Pliskova became the sixth top 10 women's seed to exit Roland Garros when she was knocked out by world number 227 Leolia Jeanjean.

BBC to axe 1,000 jobs in digital transformation

The BBC is to axe 1,000 jobs and scrap some broadcast channels in traditional form as it prioritises digital and copes with a funding freeze, the British public service broadcaster said on Thursday.

'Life imitated art', says 'Black Panther' star in Welsh twins drama

Black Panther star Letitia Wright says she got so close to co-lead Tamara Lawrance in "The Silent Twins", competing at Cannes, that both actors began to behave exactly like the siblings in the drama based on the true story of two black sisters in 1970s Wales.

Cavendish denied as De Bondt wins Giro 18th stage

Belgian Dries De Bondt won stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday as a quartet of escapees defied a frantic bid from the sprinters to reel them in over the final kilometre.

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