German GDP downgraded in new blow for struggling economy
German third-quarter growth was downgraded Friday with official data showing it expanded even more weakly than previously thought, in a new blow for Europe's top economy as it battles multiple headwinds.
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Lewis Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris as Max Verstappen struggled in Thursday's practice for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Hamilton on top in Vegas ahead of Norris as Verstappen struggles
Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of Lando Norris as three-time champion Max Verstappen struggled for grip in Thursday's late-night second free practice session for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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Greece pushes green transition on its fragile islands
Greece this week signed a clean energy deal with the EU in a bid to fast-track the green transition on its fragile islands threatened by overtourism and climate change.
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Irish economy faces the test of Trump's protectionism
With a general election next week, Ireland and its 5.4 million inhabitants fear finding themselves in the eye of a protectionist storm promised by incoming US president Donald Trump.
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Team behind film about world's first IVF baby hope to spread joy and debate
The makers of a new film about the British pioneers of IVF hope it highlights the "fragile" status of fertility treatment, with perceived threats in places like the United States and dwindling availability in the UK.
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Wagner late show as Magic stun Lakers
German international Franz Wagner drained a three-pointer with three seconds remaining as the Orlando Magic ended the Los Angeles Lakers' unbeaten home record with a dramatic 119-118 victory on Thursday.
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Gabon forest elephant forays into villages spark ire
In heavily forested Gabon, elephants are increasingly wandering into villages and destroying crops, angering the local population who demand the power to stop the critically endangered animals in their tracks.
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Russia's missile 'warning' to Ukraine and West: what we know
Russia on Thursday fired an experimental missile at Ukraine in a clear warning of its capabilities, officials from Western governments said, even as they pushed back against Ukrainian claims of a more provocative action by Moscow.
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Gukesh Dommaraju: Indian teen with chess world at his finger tips
Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju broke new ground to reach the World Chess Championship and the 18-year-old "Friends" fan is now hot favourite to win the title and make more history.
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