Greek PM urges 'courage' in talks with UK over Parthenon Marbles
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday called for "political will and courage" to resolve the country's protracted battle with Britain over returning the prized Parthenon Marbles to Athens.
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German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats
German economic think tanks urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Thursday to stay the course on policy reforms after heavy losses in regional elections fuelled speculation the measures could be watered down.
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'I was drowning': Iran Nobel winner exposes pain of separation from children
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has said her biggest fear is dying without seeing her two children again after being separated from the twins for over a decade, in her memoir published on Thursday.
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Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams
Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in the middle of the night.
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Israel's US envoy says son fighting for life
Israel's ambassador to the United States said Thursday that his soldier son was fighting for his life after a Palestinian attacker rammed his car into him at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank.
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EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'
The European Union's push to boost strategic domestic industries has sparked a fierce fight over what "Made in Europe" should mean, with France leading the battle for a stricter definition.
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Olympic champion Yulo completes gymnastics gold collection at Asian Games
Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles.
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Eight killed in wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine
A barrage of Russian drone and missile strikes pummelled Ukraine on Thursday, killing six agricultural workers in the east alongside two in the capital, Kyiv, in the latest in an intensifying exchange of attacks.
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England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon
Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.
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Russell on top in Baku practice after problems for Antonelli, Norris
George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the two Ferraris in Thursday's opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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