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Brazil looking for motive after attempted Supreme Court bombing

Brazil looking for motive after attempted Supreme Court bombing

Authorities in Brazil on Thursday were searching for the motive of a man who apparently tried to bomb the Supreme Court, killing himself in the process.

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Hotels on Booking.com can offer better rates elsewhere: EU

Hotels on Booking.com can offer better rates elsewhere: EU

Hotels listed by online travel giant Booking.com in Europe are now free to offer better rates elsewhere, the European Commission said Thursday as new rules on the platform came into force.

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EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules

EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a one-year delay on implementing the bloc's sweeping anti-deforestation rules but also voted to loosen some requirements -- raising fresh uncertainty over the landmark law.

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Springboks make 12 changes to team for England clash

Springboks make 12 changes to team for England clash

World champions South Africa have made a mammoth 12 changes to their starting side for Saturday's match against England at Twickenham.

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All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France

All Blacks fly-half Barrett returns from concussion against France

Fly-half Beauden Barrett comes into the All Blacks team to play France this weekend having overcome concussion, New Zealand Rugby announced on Thursday.

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UEFA launches investigation into Premier League referee Coote

UEFA launches investigation into Premier League referee Coote

UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote after a video emerged of him allegedly snorting a white powder during Euro 2024.

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Monaco Formula One GP extended until 2031

Monaco Formula One GP extended until 2031

Monaco has agreed a six-year contract extension to host the Formula One Grand Prix until 2031, organisers announced on Thursday.

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Climate finance: who is being asked to pay what at COP29?

Climate finance: who is being asked to pay what at COP29?

"You owe us!" screamed a protest banner at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, where negotiations over how much rich nations most responsible for climate change should pay poorer ones are getting heated.

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'Terrible' AI has given tech an existential headache: activist

'Terrible' AI has given tech an existential headache: activist

Technology firms are ceaselessly promoting new AI products, but climate activist Sage Lenier says AI is useless, unsustainable and has given the industry an existential problem.

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COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil

COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil

Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister cancelled her trip to the UN climate talks and Argentina withdrew its delegation.

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