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Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court

Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright: court

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin when it launched in 2008, a UK court ruled Thursday.

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Teahupoo wins Stayers' Hurdle as Ferguson enjoys Cheltenham double

Teahupoo wins Stayers' Hurdle as Ferguson enjoys Cheltenham double

Hot favourite Teahupoo eased to victory in the feature Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday, as iconic former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson enjoyed a double.

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US, European stocks fall after hotter-than-expected producer prices

US, European stocks fall after hotter-than-expected producer prices

US and European stock markets mostly fell Thursday as the latest bout of indicators appeared to dent expectations the Federal Reserve might soon cut interest rates.

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NFL Lions agree to contract extension with head coach Campbell

NFL Lions agree to contract extension with head coach Campbell

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who guided the club to its first NFL playoff victory since the 1991 season, has agreed to terms on a contract extension through 2027.

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US VP Harris to make landmark abortion clinic visit

US VP Harris to make landmark abortion clinic visit

US Vice President Kamala Harris will tour an abortion clinic Thursday, highlighting a key election issue in what US media reported was the first such visit by a president or vice president.

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Mbappe presence at Olympics 'very difficult', says France coach Deschamps

Mbappe presence at Olympics 'very difficult', says France coach Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps has cast doubt on Kylian Mbappe's chances of representing his country at this year's Paris Olympics, saying that it would be "very difficult" to compete at the Games straight after Euro 2024.

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France's right-wing TV news grilled by lawmakers

France's right-wing TV news grilled by lawmakers

A controversial French media baron and his star presenter were grilled this week by lawmakers over their right-wing content that has attracted millions of euros in fines and huge audiences.

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SpaceX mega rocket lost in final phase of 'successful' test flight

SpaceX mega rocket lost in final phase of 'successful' test flight

Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before during its third test flight Thursday, although it was eventually lost as it re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, SpaceX said.

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British newspapers: Who owns what?

British newspapers: Who owns what?

A UK government proposal to ban foreign states from owning British newspapers looks set to scupper plans for an Abu Dhabi-led bid to take over the Telegraph Media Group (TMG).

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Camille Cottin to host Cannes Film Festival

Camille Cottin to host Cannes Film Festival

French actor Camille Cottin, star of Netflix hit "Call My Agent", was named Thursday as host of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.

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