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Munich police kill gunman suspected of targeting Israel consulate

Munich police kill gunman suspected of targeting Israel consulate

German police shot and killed a man who opened fire on them with a vintage rifle near the Israeli consulate in Munich Thursday in what they treated as a foiled attack on the diplomatic mission.

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US secures release of 135 prisoners from Nicaragua

US secures release of 135 prisoners from Nicaragua

The United States said Thursday it had secured the release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua, the latest mass transfer by President Daniel Ortega's increasingly authoritarian government.

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Bebe Vio gets fresh chance for gold at Paralympics

Bebe Vio gets fresh chance for gold at Paralympics

Italian Paralympic superstar Bebe Vio has a chance for redemption on Thursday as she goes for gold in the wheelchair fencing team event after failing in her individual title defence, while the USA must beat Canada to reach the men's wheelchair basketball final.

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Pernod can PSG sponsorship deal after Marseille protests

Pernod can PSG sponsorship deal after Marseille protests

French drinks firm Pernod Ricard said Thursday it has scrapped a proposed sponsorship deal with soccer giants Paris Saint Germain after fans of bitter rivals Marseille threatened a boycott.

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Palestine give South Korea scare in World Cup qualifying stalemate

Palestine give South Korea scare in World Cup qualifying stalemate

Palestine gave South Korea a major scare in an entertaining 0-0 away draw on Thursday as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time.

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UK meets bridge milestone on new high-speed rail track

UK meets bridge milestone on new high-speed rail track

Britain on Thursday finished building its longest-ever rail bridge after fitting the final segment of the Colne Valley Viaduct for the new high-speed HS2 train line, company bosses announced.

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Ter Stegen celebrates being named Germany No.1 after 12-year wait

Ter Stegen celebrates being named Germany No.1 after 12-year wait

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen said Thursday the end of a 12-year wait to succeed Manuel Neuer as Germany's number one goalie felt like "a balm for the soul".

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Mpox epicentre DRC receives first vaccines to contain outbreak

Mpox epicentre DRC receives first vaccines to contain outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of an mpox outbreak, on Thursday received its first vaccines -- almost half of 200,000 doses donated by the European Union and due to arrive by the end of the week to fight its spread.

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US private sector hiring misses expectations in August: ADP

US private sector hiring misses expectations in August: ADP

Hiring in the US private sector markedly undershot analyst expectations in August, said payroll firm ADP on Thursday, as the health of the labor market comes under scrutiny.

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EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after Cathay engine fire

EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after Cathay engine fire

The European Union's aviation safety agency (EASA) said Thursday it will require the inspection of at least some of the Airbus A350s in operation after an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific aircraft.

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