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Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Trump announces areement for disarmament of Hamas
Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth
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Apple tops estimates in CEO Cook's final quarter, but shares fall
Apple beat market expectations in its latest results on Thursday, capping Tim Cook's final earnings report as CEO with a strong showing, although the outlook for the current quarter disappointed investors.
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt in all-Aussie Washington clash
A clinical Alex de Minaur defeated fellow Australian Cruz Hewitt 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals in his Washington Open title defense.
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Traore officially named Burkina Faso president after coup
Captain Ibrahim Traore was appointed as president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, according to an official statement, after the West African country's second coup in less than nine months.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, slams UN meet
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles Thursday, Seoul's military said, as the UN Security Council met to discuss Pyongyang's earlier, highly provocative launch of a missile over Japan.
Kang eyes happy homecoming at LPGA Mediheal Championship
Danielle Kang hopes her successful comeback from a spinal tumor can inspire others as she chases a seventh LPGA Tour victory in familiar surroundings on Thursday.
Nobel winner's ingenious chemistry could lead to cancer breakthroughs
"All kinds of crazy things" is how Carolyn Bertozzi, a 2022 Nobel laureate, describes her life's work. Actually performing "chemistry in cells and in people."
Real Madrid take control in Europe with smooth Shakhtar win
Real Madrid established a stranglehold at the top of their Champions League group with a 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, which should have been far more emphatic.
Haaland scores double as City cruise, Chelsea boost knockout hopes
Erling Haaland continued his remarkable goalscoring form by netting twice as Manchester City thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Chelsea saw off AC Milan to revive their hopes of reaching the last 16.
'Not human' Haaland at the double as Man City thrash Copenhagen
Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Climate change made 2022 drought 'at least 20 times likelier'
Human-caused climate change made this summer's drought across the Northern Hemisphere at least 20 times more likely, according to a rapid analysis released Wednesday that warns such extreme dry periods will become increasingly common with global heating.
PSG held at Benfica despite Messi stunner
Paris Saint-Germain were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday despite Lionel Messi's brilliant curling strike.
Chelsea swat aside AC Milan to revive Champions League bid
Chelsea climbed back into contention for a place in the Champions League last 16 with an impressive 3-0 victory against AC Milan on Wednesday.
Di Maria-inspired Juve beat Maccabi to kick-start Euro campaign
Juventus got off the mark in the Champions League with Wednesday's 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa powered by an inspired performance from Angel Di Maria.
Real Madrid take control with smooth Shakhtar win
Real Madrid established a stranglehold at the top of their Champions League group with a 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, which should have been far more emphatic.
Haaland at the double as Man City thrash Copenhagen
Erling Haaland only needed 45 minutes to add two more goals to a remarkable start to his Manchester City career as the English giants thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Brazil third-place candidate backs Lula in runoff
The candidate who finished third in Brazil's first-round presidential election gave her endorsement Wednesday to leftist veteran Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for his runoff against far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Broad support in US for nuclear diplomacy with Iran: poll
The vast majority of Americans support diplomacy with Iran to constrain its nuclear program, a survey found Wednesday, amid a stalemate in negotiations to restore a 2015 deal.
Worcester rugby future at risk after players' contracts terminated
Worcester's Premiership future is hanging by a thread after the club was partially liquidated on what director of rugby Steve Diamond labelled the "darkest day for English rugby".
Judge says Twitter-Musk trial still on track
The judge presiding over Twitter's legal battle to hold Elon Musk to his $44-billion buyout deal said Wednesday the case was still on course for trial -- despite the billionaire's apparent U-turn.
Amid Ukraine war, US flies Russian cosmonaut to ISS
A SpaceX rocket carrying a Russian crew member blasted off from Florida Wednesday on a voyage that carries significant symbolism as war rages in Ukraine.
US citizen, 85, flies out of Iran for medical care
An 85-year-old Iranian-American arrested in Tehran more than six years ago landed in Oman on Wednesday as he seeks urgent medical treatment, his lawyer said, as the United States presses for the release of three other citizens.
Amid high US inflation, online insurance offers mislead elderly
One advertisement on Facebook promises zero-cost dental care for elderly Americans hit hard by rising medical bills. Another, on Instagram, offers free groceries in exchange for an email and phone number.
No longer a Mystery Incorporated: Scooby-Doo's Velma is gay
After decades of rumor and innuendo, one of animation's worst kept secrets has finally been confirmed: Scooby-Doo's Velma is lesbian.
Ethiopian govt, Tigray rebels, say ready for peace talks after AU invite
Ethiopia's government and rebels from the country's Tigray region said Wednesday they were ready to attend peace talks after the African Union invited both parties to negotiations in South Africa.
LIV players to get ranking points, MENA Tour says
Events on the LIV Golf breakaway circuit are set to be awarded world ranking points after a strategic alliance announced on Wednesday by the MENA Tour.
Hart howler helps Leipzig to Champions League win over Celtic
A blunder from Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart helped RB Leipzig to a 3-1 home win on Tuesday, their first Champions League victory of the season.
Blinken hails 'shared approach' with Chile
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday hailed a "shared approach and shared priorities" with Chile under President Gabriel Boric, one of a string of leftist leaders recently elected in Latin America.
European football 'united' as Ukraine joins Spain, Portugal 2030 World Cup bid
Ukrainian football association (UAF) president Andriy Pavelko said European football was "united" after his country was added to Portugal and Spain's bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Spain lawmakers pass bill honouring Franco-era victims
Almost five decades after the death of Francisco Franco, Spanish lawmakers passed a flagship law Wednesday seeking to honour the victims of the 1936-1939 civil war and the ensuing dictatorship.
OPEC+ delivers Biden diplomatic slap with output cut
President Joe Biden got a diplomatic slap in the face Wednesday with the OPEC+ cartel's decision to ignore both his efforts at isolating Russia and desperate attempts to hold down fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.
Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' opens London Film Festival
Oscar winner Emma Thompson on Wednesday hailed the "darkness" of acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl, as a musical screen adaptation of his classic "Matilda" kicked off the London Film Festival.
Nord Stream leaked less methane than feared: atmospheric monitor
Leaks from the Nord Stream gas pipelines released some 70,000 tonnes of the powerful greenhouse gas methane, researchers said Wednesday, less than previously thought.
Awkward anniversary as French far-right marks 50 years
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said her anti-immigration party was "ready to govern" Wednesday as it marked 50 years since its founding, an awkward anniversary that has highlighted her troubled relationship with her father.
OPEC+ angers US with major oil output cut
Saudi Arabia, Russia and other top oil producers agreed on a major cut in production on Wednesday to boost crude prices -- a move denounced by the United States as a concession to Moscow that will further hurt the global economy.