Pickford agrees new contract to stay at Everton
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has agreed a new contract with Everton to end speculation over a move to a Premier League rival.
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Murray's latest comeback seals Qatar Open semi-final place
Former tennis world number one Andy Murray staged another defiant fightback Thursday to beat French qualifier Alexandre Muller and reach the Qatar Open semi-finals.
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Vuitton accused over Joan Mitchell paintings in handbag ads
The Joan Mitchell Foundation has sent a cease and desist letter to Louis Vuitton alleging the luxury brand is using reproductions of the artist's paintings in handbag advertisements without authorization.
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Climate change, rampant urbanization fuel Brazil storm disasters
Climate change and unchecked construction in flood- and landslide-prone areas are making disasters like the violent storm that killed at least 48 people in southeastern Brazil ever more frequent, according to a leading expert.
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US to help Africa get louder global voice, says Jill Biden
First Lady Jill Biden said the United States was committed to helping African nations get a louder voice at the UN and other international bodies, as she visited Namibia on Thursday.
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England's Borthwick sympathises with Wales players over contract dispute
England coach Steve Borthwick said he had "incredible sympathy" for Welsh rugby players after a strike-threatened Six Nations clash between the arch-rivals was given the green light.
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Meta shutters fake account 'cheerleaders' for Cuban, Bolivian governments
Facebook parent company Meta said Thursday it had taken down two fake account networks with links to the governments of Cuba and Bolivia that were used to spread official propaganda and discredit the opposition.
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Canada's First Quantum suspends Panama mine operations
Canadian mining giant First Quantum Minerals announced Thursday the suspension of its operations at a major mine in Panama, saying it was being blocked from exporting copper abroad.
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UN to vote on demand for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine
The United Nations is expected to vote Thursday on a resolution demanding Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine, one year after it invaded the country.
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US stocks bounce following downcast sessions
US stocks bounced higher Thursday following a streak of downcast sessions, while European shares were also mostly higher.
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