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Nigeria convicts Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu for 'terrorism'

Nigeria convicts Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu for 'terrorism'

A Nigerian court on Thursday convicted Biafran separatist leader Namdi Kanu for "terrorism" after a legal drama spanning a decade.

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UN nuclear watchdog demands Iran open up bombed nuclear sites

UN nuclear watchdog demands Iran open up bombed nuclear sites

The International Atomic Energy Agency board on Thursday passed a resolution demanding that Iran provide "full and prompt" cooperation including access to sensitive nuclear sites, but Tehran immediately rejected the measure.

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Walmart earnings beat expectations as shoppers seek savings

Walmart earnings beat expectations as shoppers seek savings

US retail giant Walmart reported higher quarterly revenue Thursday and raised its outlook, in an expectations-beating earnings report as American households feel the squeeze from rising costs of living.

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South Africa back to full strength for 'colossal challenge' of Irish

South Africa back to full strength for 'colossal challenge' of Irish

South African head coach Rassie Erasmus said he is expecting Saturday's Autumn Series Test with Ireland to be a "colossal challenge" after he named a side he hopes will deliver a first win in Dublin since 2012.

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Greenpeace says clothes sold by Shein break EU chemicals rules

Greenpeace says clothes sold by Shein break EU chemicals rules

Clothing items sold by Asian e-commerce giant Shein contain dangerous chemicals at levels well in excess of EU rules, Greenpeace charged in a report published on Thursday.

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Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs

Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament, following the draw on Thursday.

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Inexperienced Gordon recalled by Australia coach Schmidt

Inexperienced Gordon recalled by Australia coach Schmidt

Inexperienced fly-half Carter Gordon was one of five changes made by Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series game with France in Paris.

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Walmart lifts outlook in quarterly results with e-commerce boost

Walmart lifts outlook in quarterly results with e-commerce boost

US retail giant Walmart reported higher quarterly revenue Thursday and raised its outlook, in an expectations-beating earnings report as American households feel the squeeze from rising costs of living.

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EU moves to bar 'green' labels for fossil fuel investments

EU moves to bar 'green' labels for fossil fuel investments

The European Commission said Thursday it wants to exclude companies involved in fossil fuels from financial products marketed as "sustainable" in the EU, a step long demanded by environmental groups and experts.

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Lufthansa enters race for TAP stake against Air France-KLM

Lufthansa enters race for TAP stake against Air France-KLM

Germany's Lufthansa on Thursday expressed an interest for a stake in TAP Air Portugal, joining Air France-KLM in the race for part of the carrier which is set to be privatised.

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