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New Forest boss Postecoglou shoulders great expectations

New Forest boss Postecoglou shoulders great expectations

Nottingham Forest's new manager Ange Postecoglou is adamant he can handle the pressure of turning his club into trophy winners as he prepares for his debut against Arsenal on Saturday.

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Charlie Kirk killer still at large as police find gun

Charlie Kirk killer still at large as police find gun

The gunman who shot dead US right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk in a targeted killing remained at large Thursday but authorities said they have video images of the suspect and have recovered a "high-powered" rifle.

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Belgian festival axes German orchestra over Israeli conductor

Belgian festival axes German orchestra over Israeli conductor

A Belgian festival said Thursday it stood by its decision to axe a leading German orchestra's performance over concerns about its Israeli conductor -- despite furious protests from Israel and Berlin.

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Global stocks rise as no surprise on US inflation data

Global stocks rise as no surprise on US inflation data

Global stock markets rose on Thursday as US inflation data that came in as expected reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

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US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut

US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut

US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although analysts believe that this is unlikely to deter the central bank from an interest rate cut next week.

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ECB holds rates as France crisis looms over meeting

ECB holds rates as France crisis looms over meeting

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday with inflation under control and trade tensions having eased, even as France's political crisis presents policymakers with a fresh challenge.

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DR Congo survivors of IS-linked massacre say army, govt let them down

DR Congo survivors of IS-linked massacre say army, govt let them down

Residents of Ntoyo, a village in DR Congo's perennially volatile east, were preparing for a funeral on Monday when a column of armed men emerged from the forest and slaughtered 71 people, burning some of them alive.

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Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show

Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show

From "flying cars" to robots and self-driving buses, here are some of the innovations spotted at this week's Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility, one of the world's biggest:

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President seeks end to crisis engulfing Nepal

President seeks end to crisis engulfing Nepal

Nepal's president said Thursday he was seeking an end to the crisis that has engulfed the Himalayan nation since deadly protests this week ousted the prime minister and left parliament in flames.

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World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is 'biggest game' for Springbok women

World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand is 'biggest game' for Springbok women

South Africa coach Swys de Bruin has urged his side to enjoy the "biggest game of your life" when they face champions New Zealand in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

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