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Gatland says criticism of Wales rugby set-up not aimed at coaches

Gatland says criticism of Wales rugby set-up not aimed at coaches

Wales boss Warren Gatland said Thursday that recent comments he made about problems with the structure of rugby in the country were not a criticism of the coaches at the four professional regional clubs.

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'Pity us': Deadly scenes as desperate Gazans rush aid trucks

'Pity us': Deadly scenes as desperate Gazans rush aid trucks

Thousands of Palestinians flocked to an aid distribution point early Thursday, desperate for food amid Gaza's looming famine, only to be met with lethal chaos including live fire by Israeli troops.

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US Fed official says open to 'summer time' interest rate cut

US Fed official says open to 'summer time' interest rate cut

The speed at which US inflation is easing means it will likely be appropriate for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates over the summer, a senior Fed official said Thursday.

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Possible Saudi Olympic pavilion at Napoleon's tomb sparks unease

Possible Saudi Olympic pavilion at Napoleon's tomb sparks unease

Saudi Arabia is negotiating to build a national pavilion during the Paris Olympics at the Invalides complex that holds Napoleon's tomb, the French defence ministry said Thursday, amid criticism from some lawmakers.

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Stocks little changed after mixed US inflation report

Stocks little changed after mixed US inflation report

Major stock markets were little changed Thursday after the latest US inflation report failed to settle the question of when interest rates could start coming down.

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Bayern focused on hunting down Leverkusen

Bayern focused on hunting down Leverkusen

Eight points behind leaders Leverkusen, Bayern Munich have cast themselves in the unfamiliar role of "hunters" with one third of the season remaining.

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Hamilton heads Russell as Mercedes dominate Bahrain second practice

Hamilton heads Russell as Mercedes dominate Bahrain second practice

Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Thursday's second practice for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix as defending champion Max Verstappen struggled to sixth.

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Activists occupy German forest to block Tesla expansion

Activists occupy German forest to block Tesla expansion

Environmental activists occupying a forest close to Tesla's factory near Berlin said Thursday they want to stop the electric vehicle maker's German expansion plans and protect local groundwater.

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Prince William speaks out about rise in anti-Semitism

Prince William speaks out about rise in anti-Semitism

Prince William on Thursday condemned the rise of anti-Semitism in the UK as he visited a London synagogue, his first public appearance since pulling out of an event over a "personal matter".

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Israel forces fire on Gazans rushing for food aid

Israel forces fire on Gazans rushing for food aid

Israeli forces in war-torn Gaza opened fire on Palestinians scrambling for food aid in a chaotic melee on Thursday that the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said killed 104 people.

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