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WWF blasts Sweden, Finland over logging practices

WWF blasts Sweden, Finland over logging practices

Sweden and Finland, Europe's most forested countries, are not doing enough to protect their primary and old-growth forests, falling short of EU commitments, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a report Thursday.

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How things stand in China-US trade tensions with Trump 2.0

How things stand in China-US trade tensions with Trump 2.0

Donald Trump is back in the White House, promising to use the United States's vast economic weight to hit back at China for its alleged unfair trade practices and role in the deadly American fentanyl crisis.

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Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally

Most Asian markets rise after Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday, cheered by another tech-fuelled run-up on Wall Street after Donald Trump's huge AI investment announcement, as traders assessed the outlook for the next four years under the new president.

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Colman to kick off Sundance as film world reels from LA fires

Colman to kick off Sundance as film world reels from LA fires

The US film industry's first major gathering since wildfires devastated Los Angeles begins Thursday at Sundance, where Olivia Colman and John Lithgow will kick off the indie movie festival under somber circumstances.

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Chief US diplomat vows 'unwavering support' for Israel

Chief US diplomat vows 'unwavering support' for Israel

The United States' new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a large-scale raid in the occupied West Bank.

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Fire-hit Hollywood awaits Oscar nominees, with 'Emilia Perez' in front

Fire-hit Hollywood awaits Oscar nominees, with 'Emilia Perez' in front

This year's Oscar nominations will be unveiled Thursday in an announcement delayed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, with transgender cartel musical "Emilia Perez" expected to lead a highly competitive field.

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Nearly 200 Bangkok schools close over air pollution

Nearly 200 Bangkok schools close over air pollution

Air pollution forced nearly 200 schools in Bangkok to close on Thursday, local authorities said, as officials urged people to work from home and restricted heavy vehicles in the city.

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Daring attack pays off for Spain's Romo in Tour Down Under win

Daring attack pays off for Spain's Romo in Tour Down Under win

Spain's Javier Romo swept to his first UCI World Tour victory on the back of a daring attack to win the third stage and take the lead in the Tour Down Under on Thursday.

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Napoli host arch-rivals Juventus riding wave of Scudetto enthusiasm

Napoli host arch-rivals Juventus riding wave of Scudetto enthusiasm

Napoli are riding a wave of enthusiasm ahead of Saturday's visit of Juventus as fans begin to believe that Antonio Conte can bring Serie A title glory back to southern Italy.

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Alpine skiing: Five things about the Kitzbuehel downhill

Alpine skiing: Five things about the Kitzbuehel downhill

Marco Odermatt, fresh from a stunning victory in Wengen, will lead the men in World Cup Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbuehel, Austria, this weekend.

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