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Bath sign England back Arundell from Racing 92

Bath sign England back Arundell from Racing 92

England back Henry Arundell will return to the English Premiership next season after agreeing a three-year deal with Bath, meaning he will be eligible for national team selection again.

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UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors

UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors

Britain's Labour government on Thursday said changes to planning laws will speed up the country's rollout of mini-nuclear reactors aimed at providing cheaper and cleaner energy.

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French parliament finally adopts 2025 budget

French parliament finally adopts 2025 budget

The French parliament on Thursday finally adopted the state's 2025 budget following a tumultuous months-long process that saw the previous government toppled and the current administration survive multiple no confidence votes.

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India bowl out England for 248 in ODI opener

India bowl out England for 248 in ODI opener

Debutant fast bowler Harshit Rana and spinner Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each Thursday as India dismissed England for 248 in their first one-day international in Nagpur.

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Global stocks rise on easing trade fears, company earnings

Global stocks rise on easing trade fears, company earnings

Stock markets rose Thursday on easing trade tensions and thanks to some strong company earnings, analysts said.

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Man Utd confirm Martinez cruciate ligament injury

Man Utd confirm Martinez cruciate ligament injury

Manchester United on Thursday confirmed defender Lisandro Martinez sustained cruciate ligament damage in his left knee during the side's Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend.

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'Multiple nationalities' among victims in Swedish mass shooting: police

'Multiple nationalities' among victims in Swedish mass shooting: police

Swedish police said Thursday that there were "multiple nationalities" among the victims in the country's worst mass shooting that left 10 dead plus the gunman.

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Jalibert and 'hungry' Penaud return for France's Six Nations visit to Twickenham

Jalibert and 'hungry' Penaud return for France's Six Nations visit to Twickenham

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday it was a logical choice for Matthieu Jalibert to replace suspended fly-half Romain Ntamack for this weekend's Six Nations game at England.

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M23 calls public meeting in captured DRC city as fighters advance

M23 calls public meeting in captured DRC city as fighters advance

Rwandan-backed M23 called its first public meeting on Thursday since seizing the Congolese city of Goma after deadly clashes, as its fighters advanced towards another regional capital.

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Marcos says no influence over Philippine VP's impeachment trial

Marcos says no influence over Philippine VP's impeachment trial

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday he will play no role in determining the timing of his vice president's impeachment trial, now expected to take place following mid-term elections in May.

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