India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
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Australia limits migration
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Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab
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'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial
US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough."
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Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness
A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.
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Slowed Snapchat parent earnings send shares off a cliff
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Gerrard under pressure as Villa crash, Leicester boost survival bid
Steven Gerrard was pushed closer to the sack as struggling Aston Villa crashed to a 3-0 defeat at Fulham, while Leicester climbed off the bottom of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Leeds on Thursday.
Kevin Spacey cleared in NY sex assault case
A New York court on Thursday dismissed a $40 million sexual misconduct lawsuit brought against Kevin Spacey by an actor who claimed the Hollywood star targeted him when he was 14.
OAS mission will 'analyze' Peru political crisis
The Organization of American States said Thursday it will send a "high-level group" to Peru after President Pedro Castillo asked for the body's help in tackling the country's political crisis.
Lewandowski double eases Barca woes in Villarreal rout
Robert Lewandowski struck twice as a hurting Barcelona flexed their muscles to thrash Villarreal 3-0 and stay three points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Thursday.
US grandmaster Niemann sues chess champion Carlsen over cheating charges
American grandmaster Hans Niemann, in the latest move in a scandal that has rocked the world of chess, filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Magnus Carlsen after the Norwegian world champion accused him of cheating.
Colombia breaks coca-growing record, slams 'war on drugs'
Colombia, the world's leading cocaine producer, broke its own record for coca leaf cultivation in 2021, a UN body said Thursday, as the government highlighted the "failure" of the US-led war on drugs.
Arsenal reach Europa League knockouts with victory over PSV
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Facebook adds way to remove misinformation from groups
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Wolves interim boss Davis to stay in charge until 2023
Wolves interim manager Steve Davis will remain in charge of the Premier League strugglers until the new year, the club said on Thursday.
Mahomes leads Chiefs against 49ers in duel of NFL division leaders
Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs against San Francisco on Sunday in a rematch of his 2020 Super Bowl victory in a showdown of NFL division leaders.
Ronaldo axed from Man Utd squad to face Chelsea after Spurs tantrum
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PSG bidding to create 'distance' from Ligue 1 rivals at top
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Art Basel confirms rise of Paris in art world
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Food crisis looms in Nigeria as floods destroy crops
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French writer accused of under-age rape gets new publisher
Disgraced French writer Gabriel Matzneff, currently under investigation for raping children, has found a new editor who said Thursday it would publish a collection of his essays.
Regional body to discuss Peru political crisis
The Organization of American States will hold a special meeting Thursday on the political crisis in Peru, where President Pedro Castillo faces several investigations he denounces as a "coup d'etat."
Bagnaia targets 'perfect job' to claim MotoGP world title
MotoGP leader Francesco Bagnaia said Thursday he was focused on doing "the perfect job" as the Italian aims to clinch his maiden world championship crown this weekend in Malaysia.
Rebels kill seven and target health centres in east DR Congo
Rebels killed at least seven people and kidnapped a nurse during an attack overnight Wednesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting two health centres, local sources said.
Mendis fires Sri Lanka into T20 World Cup Super 12, Netherlands join them
Opener Kusal Mendis slammed a 44-ball 79 as Asian champions Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 16 runs to sweep into the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday, where they were joined by the Dutch despite their defeat.
Alleged Gambian death squad member denies German charges
A Gambian man on trial in Germany accused of belonging to a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist, on Thursday denied the charges.
Hong Kong to ban CBD, put it in same category as heroin, cocaine
Hong Kong will outlaw cannabidiol (CBD) by February, the government announced Thursday, placing it in the same category as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine with users facing hefty jail time.
Chad clashes kill five at protests
Five people were killed Thursday when police clashed with demonstrators in the Chadian capital during a banned protest against the ruling military, an AFP journalist saw.
Gauff reaches WTA Finals for first time
Coco Gauff qualified for the WTA Finals for the first time on Wednesday, along with French player Caroline Garcia, who will be making her second appearance in the event.
Fury to defend world heavyweight title against Chisora
Tyson Fury will defend his world heavyweight title against Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on December 3.
EU leaders fight for common ground on energy prices
EU leaders are set for tough talks on how to handle Europe's energy shock Thursday, with capitals at loggerheads over imposing a cap on gas prices pushed skywards by the war in Ukraine.
Mendis fires Sri Lanka past Netherlands into T20 World Cup Super 12
Opener Kusal Mendis slammed a 44-ball 79 as Asian champions Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 16 runs to sweep into the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.
17-hr bus ride no barrier for Ukrainian at Frankfurt book fair
Illustrator Oleg Gryshchenko took a 17-hour bus ride and a flight to get to the Frankfurt book fair. But it was worth it, he says, to promote Ukrainian culture in the face of Russian aggression.
Welcome no more: Rohingya face backlash in Bangladesh
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