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Ukraine's leader calls for support as Trump's return opens 'new chapter'

Ukraine's leader calls for support as Trump's return opens 'new chapter'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Donald Trump's return to the White House would open "a new chapter" and reiterated a call for Western allies to send troops to help "force Russia to peace".

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Polish president says don't arrest Netanyahu at Auschwitz ceremony

Polish president says don't arrest Netanyahu at Auschwitz ceremony

Poland's president has urged the government not to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he attend the Auschwitz liberation anniversary event later this month, his office said Thursday.

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Ex-Scotland rugby captain Hogg spared jail after admitting he abused wife

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Hogg spared jail after admitting he abused wife

Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg was sentenced to supervision for a year on Thursday, avoiding a jail term after admitting he had abused his estranged wife over the course of five years.

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Lebanon army chief set to become president in second parliament vote

Lebanon army chief set to become president in second parliament vote

Lebanon's lawmakers voted for a second time in the day Thursday to elect a much-needed president, with army chief Joseph Aoun expected to win.

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37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor

37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor

Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.

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Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk

Italy's Meloni denies discussing SpaceX deal with Musk

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy.

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Wolves sign Ivory Coast defender Agbadou from Reims

Wolves sign Ivory Coast defender Agbadou from Reims

Wolves announced Thursday they have signed Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims for a reported fee of £16.6 million ($20.3 million) -- the first arrival under new manager Vitor Pereira.

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Lebanon army chief short of required majority in first round of president vote

Lebanon army chief short of required majority in first round of president vote

Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun on Thursday fell short of the two-thirds majority to become president in the first round of a parliamentary vote, but could still become head of state.

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Beijing says EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firms

Beijing says EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firms

China said Thursday that an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair "trade and investment barriers" on Beijing, marking the latest salvo in long-running commercial tensions between the two economic powers.

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Global stock markets mixed tracking US rates outlook

Global stock markets mixed tracking US rates outlook

European and Asian stock markets diverged Thursday, with investors tracking the outlook for inflation and US interest rates as Donald Trump's second presidency looms.

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