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Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases

Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases

Wall Street stocks opened higher Thursday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell back after earlier hitting the highest level since the dot-com bust in 2002.

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Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms

Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms

Malawi's anti-corruption agency said it arrested the previous army chief on Thursday on allegations including dealing in property linked to "terrorism".

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Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes

Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes

Finnish authorities said Thursday they were investigating a slew of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament, which the prime minister said could "very likely" be linked to a foreign power.

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German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock

German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock

German motorists began paying less to fill their cars Thursday as fuel subsidies aimed at softening the impact of the Middle East war energy shock came into force.

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London's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people

London's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people

The British Museum will provide an audio-described tour of the Bayeux Tapestry after a visually impaired man objected to lack of provision for the blind and partially-sighted.

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'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format

'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format

Hardly any professional tennis players support shortening men's Grand Slam matches, world number two Alexander Zverev said on Thursday, coming out strongly in favour of the "history" behind the format.

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Smouldering bins, halted trams as French pupils protest

Smouldering bins, halted trams as French pupils protest

A high school entrance hall caught fire in one French city and teenage protesters blocked trams in another on Thursday, as secondary pupils upped their strike over what they denounce as poor learning conditions.

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From Question to Action: Leverate Launches ASK, Its Native AI Assistant for Traders

From Question to Action: Leverate Launches ASK, Its Native AI Assistant for Traders

Whether checking a balance, reviewing a position or completing a task, traders expect quick answers without having to switch between screens or channels. Leverate has launched ASK, a native AI assistant built into its trading platform, answering from live account data and carrying out the next step in the same place.

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Malone Life and Pensions Expands Internationally Beyond the European Union

Malone Life and Pensions Expands Internationally Beyond the European Union

Irish financial services firm announces expansion into Australia and Hong Kong as it continues to develop its international investment and pension services

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UN says strikes on Afghanistan kill 10 civilians

UN says strikes on Afghanistan kill 10 civilians

The United Nations said airstrikes on Thursday killed at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, mostly children, after Pakistan said it targeted militants.

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