Volkswagen workers head towards strikes from December
Volkswagen workers in Germany took a step closer to strike action on Thursday, after unions and management met for the third round of talks over the ailing carmaker's drastic cost-cutting plans.
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'More cautious' Dupont covers up in heavy Parisian snow before Argentina Test
France captain Antoine Dupont said on Thursday he had been "more cautious" than his team-mates as he wrapped up from head-to-toe to stave off heavy snow in their final training session before facing Argentina in Paris.
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UK sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos in graft crackdown
The UK government on Thursday announced sanctions on Angola's Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire businesswoman and daughter of the country's former president, as part of a new anti-corruption drive.
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Sales of existing US homes rise in October
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States picked up in October, industry data showed Thursday, fueling hopes that a slump in the sector may be ending.
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Crunch time: What still needs to be hammered out at COP29?
The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan is scheduled to wrap up on Friday, yet it remains unclear how much money will be provided to developed countries to fight global warming -- and who will pay for it.
Read moreMinister among 12 held over Serbia station collapse
A former Serbian government minister and 11 others were arrested Thursday over the deadly collapse of a train station roof three weeks ago in which 15 people died.
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Spurs boss Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Bentancur despite Son slur
Ange Postecoglou has insisted Rodrigo Bentancur is an "outstanding person" after the Tottenham midfielder was punished this week for using racist language regarding team-mate Son Heung-min.
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South Sudan rejects 'malicious' report on Kiir family businesses
South Sudan on Thursday rejected claims by a US-based watchdog that President Salva Kiir's family had built up a vast corporate empire in one of the world's poorest countries.
Read moreKyiv claims 'crazy' Russia fired nuke-capable missile
Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of having deployed a ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads for the first time in history which, if confirmed, would be a major escalation of the war.
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Australia defeat USA to reach Davis Cup semis
Australia defeated record 28-time Davis Cup winners the United States in a decisive doubles rubber on Thursday to reach the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
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