Macron calls Haitian officials 'total morons' over PM sacking
French President Emmanuel Macron accused Haiti's transitional council of being "total morons" for dismissing the country's prime minister, according to a video shot at the G20 summit in Brazil this week and shared on social media Thursday.
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Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash
World number one Jannik Sinner triumphed in singles and doubles to help Davis Cup holders Italy beat Argentina 2-1 on Thursday to reach the semi-finals.
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UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution chiding Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors passed a resolution chiding Iran's poor cooperation with the agency after hours of heated exchanges, diplomats told AFP late on Thursday, a move Tehran called "politically motivated".
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Putin hints at strikes on West in 'global' Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had characteristics of a "global" war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries.
Read moreGlobal stocks mostly cheer Nvidia results as bitcoin gains
Global stocks mostly rose Thursday following strong earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia as bitcoin prices zoomed near $100,000 and oil prices rose.
Read moreIsrael strikes kill 52 in Lebanon as Hezbollah targets south Israel
Lebanon said Israeli strikes Thursday on the country's east and south killed 52 people, as raids also hit south Beirut and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel in over a year.
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South Korean An grabs lead at LPGA Tour Championship
South Korea's An Na-rin fired a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship.
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Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the International Criminal Court as "anti-Semitic" on Thursday afer it issued arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister, vowing it would not deter him from defending Israel.
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First trans US congresswoman already in Republican crosshairs
Before being elected as the first transgender woman to the US Congress, 34-year-old Sarah McBride said she expected hostility. A harsh national spotlight has fallen swiftly upon her.
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Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick
The top US securities regulator, a skeptic towards cryptocurrency who was appointed by President Joe Biden, announced Thursday he will step down in January when Donald Trump takes office.
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