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UN chief to convene new talks on divided Cyprus
UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday he would convene new talks on ending the half-century-old Cyprus conflict, inviting leaders on the divided island and its three guarantor powers.
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Spain's three worst wildfires since 1961 happened in last two years
The wildfire that engulfed Spain's Avila region, northwest of the capital Madrid, is now considered the largest in the country's modern history, with around 50,000 hectares burned, the government said this week.
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Tattoos cover up painful pasts for US sex-trafficking victims
Many tattoos carry a deeper meaning behind them. But for Emily, the "7" on her left leg represents a nightmare, a branding imposed by a pimp.
Biden yanks pro-growth label from Republicans, touts vigor of economy
Taking the stage at a South Carolina factory for his latest "Bidenomics" speech, Joe Biden gave the base of the apparently malfunctioning podium a light kick. The real kicking, he reserved for Republican critics of his economic plan.
Facebook alters fact-checking controls for US users
Meta-owned Facebook has handed US users the controls over fact-checked content, in a potentially significant move that the platform says will give them more power over its algorithm but some analysts insist could benefit purveyors of misinformation.
Richardson clocks world-leading 10.71 at US athletics championships
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson launched her latest bid for a first World Championships berth in style Thursday, clocking a world leading 10.71sec to lead the 100m heats at the US athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon.
UN pleads for Haiti intervention force, warns of growing vigilantism
UN representatives on Thursday repeated their plea for an intervention force to stabilize Haiti, highlighting the growing number of extrajudicial killings of suspected gang members as a sign of the crisis-wracked nation's insecurity.
Yellen to discuss US-China ties, American firms' worries
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen begins a full day of meetings in Beijing on Friday, with strained US-China ties, American businesses' concerns and the global economic outlook on her agenda.
All Blacks surprise McKenzie with pivotal role against Pumas
In a surprise move, the All Blacks selectors have opted for Damian McKenzie in the pivotal flyhalf role for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Mendoza.
Britney Spears says hit in face by Wembanyama's security
Las Vegas police said Thursday they had investigated an incident between French NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's security and pop star Britney Spears, who said she had been hit in the face.
Amazon deforestation down sharply under Brazil's Lula: govt
Deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon fell by one-third in the first six months of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration compared to the same period of last year, the government said Thursday.
Police probe Wembanyama security's incident with Britney Spears
Las Vegas police said Thursday they had investigated an incident between French NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's security and pop star Britney Spears.
US makes new Alzheimer's drug more widely accessible
The US drug regulator gave full approval to a new Alzheimer's medicine on Thursday, a move that makes it more widely available to the public through government-run health insurance for the elderly.
Murray in charge against Tsitsipas as Wimbledon curfew halts play
Andy Murray was within touching distance of the Wimbledon third round on Thursday when he opened up a two sets to one lead over world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas while Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.
Winger Narawa set for All Blacks debut in Argentina
Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut on the wing in Saturday's Rugby Championship opening match against Argentina, while Chiefs team-mate Damian McKenzie gets the nod at fly-half.
Musk threatens lawsuit as Twitter rival Threads takes off
Twitter threatened to sue Meta just hours after the Instagram parent company launched Threads, an app it hopes will beat out the struggling site owned by Elon Musk.
Australia Ashes hero Marsh doubted he'd play another Test
Australia's Mitchell Marsh said Thursday there were times he thought "he might not get back" after he ended a four-year absence from the Test arena with a scintillating Ashes hundred.
US 'actively' seeking leader for Haiti force, Blinken says
The United States remains active in its search for a country to head a multinational force in troubled Haiti, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, without offering Washington's lead.
What we know about Threads, Meta's 'Twitter killer'
Threads, Mark Zuckerberg's Instagram-based challenge to dethrone Elon Musk's troubled Twitter, has already secured tens of millions of downloads, but it remains to be seen whether this Twitter rival will be a winning one.
Broady conquers demons to upset Ruud at Wimbledon
Britain's Liam Broady said he had realised his dream after shocking Wimbledon fourth seed Casper Ruud, admitting he had been haunted by a painful defeat in the boy's final 12 years ago.
Zelensky in Prague as Ukraine pushes NATO goals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Prague on Thursday in a diplomatic flurry in NATO countries as Kyiv pushes to join the defence alliance and demands more weapons for its counteroffensive against Russia.
Drills, red wine: Ukrainians ready for leak at Russia-held plant
In the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, couples stroll in a popular park and parents push their children on swings on a hot summer day.
Murray braces for Tsitsipas showdown at Wimbledon as Wawrinka advances
Andy Murray takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas in the standout match at Wimbledon on Thursday in a contest with a spicy history after Stan Wawrinka set up a tasty clash with Novak Djokovic.
Alonso concerned about stress of F1’s expansion
Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso expressed his concern on Thursday that the massive growth of Formula One’s calendar could become too stressful for the teams.
Defending champ Rybakina reaches Wimbledon 3rd round despite error-strewn display
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina outlasted injured French veteran Alize Cornet 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) on Thursday to reach the third round despite an error-strewn display.
Bayer Leverkusen sign Xhaka from Arsenal
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Arsenal on a five-year deal, the German club announced on Thursday.
Australia's ton-up Marsh has return to remember in 3rd Ashes Test
Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday after the tourists collapsed either side of his blistering century.
Hamilton positive on new contract, protests and filming his movie
Lewis Hamilton confirmed on Thursday that talks about a new contract with Mercedes had proceeded beyond salary and duration and were now focused on fine details.
France star footballer Mbappe visits father's native Cameroon
France's star footballer Kylian Mbappe arrived in Cameroon to an ecstatic welcome from fans Thursday for a visit that includes charity work with deaf children and a trip to his father's village.
Operator of Titanic sub that imploded suspends all expeditions
The company that operated the sub which imploded during a dive to the Titanic wreck, killing all five people aboard, said Thursday it had halted all activities indefinitely.
Verstappen focused on Red Bull success to end Silverstone drought
A calm and focussed Max Verstappen on Thursday expressed some relief that his Red Bull team have maintained a very healthy lead over all their rivals despite introducing fewer upgrades this season.
Rome's historic bakery to the popes closes
The Arrigoni bakery has made bread for the popes for almost a century, from rosetta rolls to wholewheat loaves -- but mass tourism has proved deadly and no prayers can save it now.
Wawrinka hopes to avoid being 'killed' by 'perfect' Djokovic at Wimbledon
Stan Wawrinka set up a Wimbledon third-round clash with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday, hoping to "not get killed" by a rival he first faced 17 years ago.
UK announces toughened up sanctions regime against Iran
Britain on Thursday announced plans for a tougher sanctions regime against Iran over alleged human rights violations and hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil.