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Stocks drop, bond yields rally on Mideast flare-up

UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot

China expands Egypt investments in first Xi visit in a decade

Taliban govt defends ban on protest, citing Islamic law

Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden era

10 missing as Turkish cargo ship sinks after collision off Istanbul

Ourbit SuperCEX Launches "Cosmic Wheel Season 3. Oracle Realm" on September 2 with 3M USDT Prize Pool

easyMarkets Expands Commodity Offering with 24/7 Gold, Silver and Oil Trading

Ebola death toll passes 3,000 in DR Congo: official data

Australia defends Pacific climate meeting despite doubts on attendance

Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

Iran attacks US sites after American strikes, wedding deaths

World record prize winner Romantic Warrior retires from horse racing

Stocks drop, yields at three-decade highs on Mideast flare-up

One year after Haiti president assassinated, still no answers

Haiti on Thursday marked one year since president Jovenel Moise was shot dead in his private residence, with no mastermind or motive for the attack yet identified, and the investigation stalled.

Poland confirms scientist held by Iran, Austria and UK deny arrests

Iranian media reports that the Revolutionary Guards had arrested several foreign diplomats for espionage sowed confusion Thursday, after two of the countries concerned denied that their nationals had been detained.

Deadly wave of strikes as Russia grinds towards Sloviansk

Russian forces left a trail of destruction in their wake Thursday as they grinded deeper into Donbas with their sights set on the industrial hub of Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine as their next target.

Corberan resigns as coach of English second-tier Huddersfield

Carlos Corberan has resigned as head coach of Huddersfield Town, the English second-tier club announced Thursday.

UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath

Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his government over 48 hours of frenzied political drama.

Russian-born Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final despite compatriots' ban

Moscow-born Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that she escaped the tournament ban handed out to her Russian compatriots.

AC Milan make ex-delivery man Messias' move permanent

Junior Messias completed his rise from delivery man to Serie A star on Thursday when his move to AC Milan was made permanent by the Italian champions.

Scotland's Watson back from injury to win 50th cap against Pumas

Hamish Watson will return from injury to win his 50th Scotland cap in Saturday's second Test away to Argentina.

Nadal in race to be fit for Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets 8th final

Rafael Nadal is facing a race against time to be fit for Friday's mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios but can either man stop Novak Djokovic in his relentless push for a fourth straight crown?

Winger Cuthbert replaces Adams in only change to Wales team

Winger Alex Cuthbert replaces Josh Adams in the only change to the Wales starting line-up for the second Test against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.

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