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Iniesta's company rebranding Israel Premier Tech cycling team

Iniesta's company rebranding Israel Premier Tech cycling team

The Israel Premier Tech cycling team, which had become the focus of pro-Palestinian protesters at road races this season, said on Thursday it is changing its name to "NSN Cycling Team."

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US plan 'good' for Russia, Ukraine: White House

US plan 'good' for Russia, Ukraine: White House

A US plan backed by President Donald Trump to end Russia's war in Ukraine is "good" for both sides, the White House said Thursday, rejecting concerns that it echoes many of Moscow's demands.

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Piastri ready to forget struggles and enjoy Vegas GP

Piastri ready to forget struggles and enjoy Vegas GP

Oscar Piastri said there had been some "tough moments" as his commanding Formula One lead evaporated, but he was "looking forward to getting back in the car in Vegas" this weekend.

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US peace plan 'good' for Russia, Ukraine: White House

US peace plan 'good' for Russia, Ukraine: White House

A US peace plan backed by President Donald Trump that is being negotiated with Russia and Ukraine is "good" for both sides, the White House said Thursday, rejecting concerns that it echoes many of Moscow's demands.

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Researchers stunned by wolf's use of crab traps to feed

Researchers stunned by wolf's use of crab traps to feed

When a wild wolf encounters a potential meal, its instinct is usually to pounce -- but researchers in western Canada have recorded at least one wolf taking a strikingly different approach.

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Colombia shows first treasures recovered from 300-year-old shipwreck

Colombia shows first treasures recovered from 300-year-old shipwreck

Colombian authorities on Thursday showed off the first objects to be recovered from a treasure-crammed Spanish galleon that sank off the coast 300 years ago: three gold and bronze coins, a canon and a porcelain cup.

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England's Daly ready for aerial challenge against Argentina

England's Daly ready for aerial challenge against Argentina

Elliot Daly knows better than most the risks and rewards of competing for the high ball in rugby union as he prepares to make his England comeback on the wing against Argentina in an Autumn Nations Series international at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Covid inquiry finds UK inaction cost thousands of lives

Covid inquiry finds UK inaction cost thousands of lives

About 23,000 deaths could have been prevented in England if the first Covid-19 lockdown had been introduced sooner at the start of the pandemic, a UK public inquiry found Thursday, also slamming a "toxic" and misogynistic culture at the top of government.

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Italy probes Tod's executives over labour exploitation

Italy probes Tod's executives over labour exploitation

Italian prosecutors are investigating three executives from luxury fashion label Tod's, as well as the company itself, for alleged labour exploitation, according to a court document seen Thursday by AFP.

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Trump floats death penalty for 'seditious' Democrats

Trump floats death penalty for 'seditious' Democrats

US President Donald Trump on Thursday evoked the death penalty for Democratic lawmakers who urged the military to refuse illegal orders, calling them traitors and accusing them of "seditious behavior."

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