Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza
Ireland will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest, public broadcaster RTE said Thursday, citing the "ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
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Beyond Investment Returns: Families Are Measuring Wealth by Freedom, Continuity, and Legacy, According to Nour Private Wealth
Nour Private Wealth (NPW) announces a growing shift in how ultra-high-net-worth families approach long-term wealth, with legacy planning, family governance, and intergenerational continuity taking a more prominent role alongside traditional financial considerations. The development reflects the increasing complexity of managing substantial family wealth across generations
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India's Tata Sons reappoints N. Chandrasekaran as chairman
India's Tata Sons said Thursday its board had voted to reappoint N. Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five-year term after he rescinded his decision last month to not seek another term.
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King Charles disputes claims in book by Princess Diana's brother
Britain's King Charles III has taken the rare step of hitting back at criticism after Princess Diana's brother alleged that the monarch acted insensitively following her death in a car crash three decades ago.
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Sweden's left-wing wins election thriller
Sweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election after the vote count ended Thursday, but faces laborious negotiations to form a government.
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Real Madrid fan group wants Mbappe apology over Ceuta shirt snub
A Real Madrid supporters' group has demanded a public apology from Kylian Mbappe and two team-mates after they declined to fully wear a t-shirt in support of the people of Ceuta.
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Germany urges EU action against China to defend carmakers
Germany's finance minister Thursday urged the European Union to step up action against China's "unfair trade practices" to protect the country's struggling carmakers, after a visit to Volkswagen's headquarters.
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Nepal floods among 'most challenging' disasters: WFP
Aid operations after Nepal's devastating floods rank among the World Food Programme's most challenging, its country chief said Thursday, as cargo drones and helicopters delivered food to isolated communities.
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Stocks mostly rise after US Fed rate hike, oil eases
Stock markets mostly rose on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest rate hike, while falling oil prices and easing bond yields also helped calm inflation fears.
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Doubts as Italy eyes electric future for steel plant
Italy's government says the country's largest steel works must be converted to electric after a court-ordered shutdown of polluting furnaces but, as Rome seeks a buyer, critics say its plan is woefully unsubstantiated.
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