Lights back on in eastern Cuba after widespread blackout
Power was restored Thursday to eastern Cuba after an electricity grid failure plunged three provinces and part of a fourth into darkness the previous evening, authorities said.
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Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks
Russia and the United States have agreed to resume high-level military contacts at two-day Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, in a major step of rapprochement between the world's top nuclear powers.
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Greece aims to cut queues at ancient sites with new portal
Greece's culture ministry on Thursday unveiled a new portal to handle bookings to visit more than 100 archaeological sites and museums including the world-renowned Acropolis.
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No time frame to get Palmer in 'perfect' shape - Rosenior
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he will have to continue to assess Cole Palmer's fitness "game-by-game" after an injury disrupted season for the England international.
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Stocks fall as tech valuation fears stoke volatility
Stocks fell across the board Thursday, pulled down again by growing worries that hefty AI investments by tech heavyweights may not pay dividends as soon as hoped.
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US Olympic body backs LA28 leadership amid Wasserman scandal
The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee gave strong backing to the Los Angeles 2028 Games leadership on Thursday, following calls for LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman to resign after his name appeared in the Epstein files.
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Gnabry extends Bayern Munich deal until 2028
Germany forward Serge Gnabry has extended his contract at Bayern Munich by two years until 2028, the club announced Thursday.
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England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball
England Test captain Ben Stokes has suffered a severe facial injury after being struck by a cricket ball.
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Italy captain Lamaro amongst trio set for 50th caps against Scotland
Captain Michele Lamaro and backs Juan Ignacio Brex and Paolo Garbisi will earn their 50th caps for Italy against Scotland in the Azzurri's Six Nations opener after being named in coach Gonzalo Quesada's starting XV on Thursday.
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Piastri plays down McLaren rivalry with champion Norris
Just a month before the Formula One season gets rolling again in Australia, McLaren's Oscar Piastri said he got a "fair shot" at the 2025 title and there were no hard feelings about his titanic tussle with teammate Lando Norris.
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