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YouTuber arrested for helicopter and Lamborghini fireworks stunt

YouTuber arrested for helicopter and Lamborghini fireworks stunt

A YouTuber who allegedly directed a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini for a "crazy stupid" video has been arrested in California, US prosecutors said Thursday.

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Erasmus leads Namibia fightback in T20 Scotland clash

Erasmus leads Namibia fightback in T20 Scotland clash

Captain Gerhard Erasmus held his team's innings together with an important half-century as Namibia scored 155 for nine batting first against Scotland in a Group B encounter at the T20 Cricket World Cup at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

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Strong showing by Dutch far right as EU vote kicks off

Strong showing by Dutch far right as EU vote kicks off

Voters in The Netherlands on Thursday boosted the party of anti-immigration eurosceptic Geert Wilders into second place at EU elections, an exit polled showed, after predictions of big far-right gains across the bloc at the four-day ballot.

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United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over thriller

United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over thriller

The United States enjoyed arguably the greatest day in their cricket history as they beat Pakistan in a stunning Super Over upset at the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

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Tsunoda set to stay at RB as Marko agrees truce with Horner

Tsunoda set to stay at RB as Marko agrees truce with Horner

Yuki Tsunoda is set to keep his seat at RB next year and extend his Formula One career to a fifth season, according to Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.

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European stocks up as ECB cuts rate, US stocks mixed

European stocks up as ECB cuts rate, US stocks mixed

European stock markets rose Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time since 2019 -- but gains were muted as sticky inflation blurs the outlook for more reductions.

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Ocon makes light of Alpine exit and wants 'to finish on a high'

Ocon makes light of Alpine exit and wants 'to finish on a high'

Esteban Ocon on Thursday made light of his axe from Alpine and declared he will be doing his best for the team again in this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

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United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over

United States beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Super Over

The United States beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup after their Group A match went to a thrilling Super Over finish in Dallas on Thursday.

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Green/left group edges out Wilders in Dutch EU vote: exit poll

Green/left group edges out Wilders in Dutch EU vote: exit poll

A centre-left alliance led by former European Commissioner Frans Timmermans has edged out far-right leader Geert Wilders in the Dutch European Parliament elections, according to an exit poll published Thursday.

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Southgate wants England to refocus after Euro selection drama

Southgate wants England to refocus after Euro selection drama

Gareth Southgate has urged his England players to refocus after he dropped Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Harry Maguire from his Euro 2024 squad.

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