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Infants remember more than you think, new study reveals

Infants remember more than you think, new study reveals

Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period -- a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.

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Zelensky tells EU to keep pressure on Russia ahead of new talks

Zelensky tells EU to keep pressure on Russia ahead of new talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as officials from Kyiv and Moscow readied to hold fresh talks with the United States next week.

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In custody, Istanbul mayor urges nation to act as protesters rally

In custody, Istanbul mayor urges nation to act as protesters rally

Thousands rallied for a second day outside Istanbul City Hall Thursday in support of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who urged the nation to take a stand against his shock arrest in a graft and terror probe.

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M23 fighters seize key DR Congo town despite ceasefire bid

M23 fighters seize key DR Congo town despite ceasefire bid

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has taken control of the mining hub of Walikale in DR Congo, local sources said Thursday, despite attempts to broker a ceasefire this week.

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Spain reverses ban on hunting wolves in north

Spain reverses ban on hunting wolves in north

Spanish lawmakers on Thursday voted to end a ban on hunting wolves in the north of the country, three years after its introduction by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority leftist government.

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Trump brings the bling with gold-plated Oval Office makeover

Trump brings the bling with gold-plated Oval Office makeover

Donald Trump promised a new "Golden Age" for America. In the Oval Office, at least, he has lived up to his promise with a blingy makeover.

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Tanak grabs lead in Safari Rally Kenya as drivers stay quiet

Tanak grabs lead in Safari Rally Kenya as drivers stay quiet

Ott Tanak took command of Safari Rally Kenya on Thursday when he won the second of the opening day's two stages but competitors remained largely silent in protest after French driver Adrien Fourmaux was fined for swearing.

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Stocks diverge in choppy trade after Fed decision

Stocks diverge in choppy trade after Fed decision

Wall Street stocks wobbled Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald Trump's tariffs, while eurozone equities slumped.

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Trump to order dismantling of US Education Department

Trump to order dismantling of US Education Department

US President Donald Trump will sign an order Thursday to start dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling an election campaign pledge and a long-held dream of American conservatives.

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Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to lead IOC

Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to lead IOC

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an "extraordinary moment".

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