Israel tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spirals
Israel issued an unprecedented evacuation warning on Thursday for the entirety of Beirut's southern suburbs, a stronghold of Hezbollah, sending residents in the district of hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in a panic.
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PSG prepare for Chelsea clash with Monaco rematch
Paris Saint-Germain warm up for their Champions League last-16 showdown with Chelsea by once again taking on Monaco on Friday, as coach Luis Enrique looked forward to "the best part of the season" starting.
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Google opens AI centre as Berlin defends US tech reliance
Google opened an AI centre Berlin on Thursday, pledging to step up innovation in the German capital, which boasts a dynamic start-up scene and strong academic and research institutions.
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Second Iranian ship nears Sri Lanka after submarine attack
A second Iranian warship neared Sri Lankan waters on Thursday, a minister told parliament, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 84 sailors.
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Portugal mourns acclaimed writer Antonio Lobo Antunes
Portugal's government ordered a day of national mourning for writer Antonio Lobo Antunes, internationally acclaimed for his work on the divisions in Portuguese society, after his death was announced Thursday at the age of 83.
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Union loses fight against Tesla at German factory
Germany's largest union Thursday accused Tesla of intimidating staff at the US carmaker's factory outside Berlin after it lost a vote to gain control of a body representing workers' interests.
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Wales revel in being the underdogs, says skipper Lake
Wales captain Dewi Lake is comfortable with the Welsh being regarded as underdogs for their Six Nations match with Ireland, saying on Thursday "that's probably our favourite place to be".
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German school students rally against army recruitment drive
Thousands of German teenagers skipped school Thursday to join protests against a stepped-up military recruitment drive that many fear may in future involve a form of conscription.
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Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus, Gulf
Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.
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Liverpool injuries frustrating Slot in tough season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is adamant that injuries have played a major role in his side's faltering defence of their Premier League title.
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