Trump ramps up pressure on Democrats over US government shutdown
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown.
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Gauff says more Slam money 'important' for future of tennis
Two-time major champion Coco Gauff said Thursday that more money for all players from the four Grand Slams would be for the long-term benefit of tennis.
Read moreSiraj takes 4-40 as India dominate West Indies in first Test
Red-hot Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 4-40 as India dismissed the West Indies for 162 and then turned the screw with the bat on day one of the first Test on Thursday.
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Strange 'rogue' planet spotted guzzling matter like a star
A mysterious "rogue" planet has been observed gobbling six billion tonnes of gas and dust a second -- an unprecedented rate that blurs the line between planets and stars, astronomers said Thursday.
Read moreFrance to try Chinese captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' vessel
A French court is to try the Chinese captain of a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" early next year, prosecutors said Thursday, after it was intercepted off the coast of France.
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Two dead, three wounded in UK synagogue attack
Two people were killed Thursday and three badly wounded outside a packed synagogue in Manchester in a car and stabbing attack, with the suspect believed shot dead by UK police.
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Germany reviews warship order after delays
Berlin said Friday it was reviewing a major warship order that has faced lengthy delays, as reports suggested a German group might take over the project from a Dutch shipbuilder.
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Norris says Verstappen 'genuinely a challenger' as F1 title race hots up
Lando Norris admitted in Singapore on Thursday that Max Verstappen was now "genuinely a challenger" as the 2025 Formula One championship enters the final laps of the season.
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35 years later, beloved East German car still sputters on
With its boxy design, cramped interior and notorious clouds of blue smoke billowing from its exhaust, the Trabant is often referred to as the worst car ever made.
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Japan's Arc hopes take a hit with poor draw, Minnie Hauk gets plum stall
Croix du Nord and Byzantine Dream's chances of fulfilling Japan's dream of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe suffered a blow with unfavourable outside draws for Sunday's renewal.
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