Vietnam jails dozens in $3.8 bn online gambling and crypto case
A Vietnamese court has sentenced four siblings and dozens of others in a transnational online gambling and crypto case involving $3.8 billion in transactions, state media said Thursday.
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England unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged starting XV and replacements' bench for Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada at Twickenham.
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Swiss central bank keeps zero-rate as tariffs take their toll
Switzerland's central bank kept its policy rate at zero percent on Thursday, warning that massive US tariffs are weighing on the country's export-dependent economy.
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Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone flights over airports
Denmark said Thursday a "professional actor" was behind drone flights over multiple airports this week in a "hybrid attack" designed to create fear, adding it would acquire new capabilities to detect and down drones.
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Marquez looking to crown comeback with MotoGP title in Japan
Marc Marquez said he wanted to celebrate his "second life" in MotoGP by clinching his first world title since 2019 this weekend in Japan after a nightmare struggle with injuries.
Read moreMarkets slide as traders prepare for key US data
Stocks skidded Thursday as traders continue to pull back from the buying that has propelled markets to record highs in recent months, with upcoming US inflation and jobs data seen as likely to be the next catalysts for action.
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Colombia's top drug cartel in decline, may lay down arms: negotiator
Colombia's largest drug-trafficking cartel has reached its "peak" and is entering a decline that could see it lay down its arms, a government negotiator involved in peace talks with the group told AFP.
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Snoop Dogg 'in love' with Australian Rules football
American rapper Snoop Dogg said he was "in love" with Australian Rules football Thursday, ahead of a controversial performance at the sport's grand final.
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Former NBA star Harrell axed by Adelaide 36ers over drugs
Former NBA star Montrezl Harrell had his contract terminated by the Adelaide 36ers Thursday after failing a doping test in China this year.
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Townsend pulls out of Beijing following 'crazy' Chinese food post
Doubles world number two Taylor Townsend has pulled out of the China Open in Beijing "due to a change of schedule", the WTA told AFP Thursday, days after controversial comments about Chinese food.
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