Artwork long thought a copy revealed as real Rembrandt
Art experts in the Netherlands unveiled an oil sketch on Thursday by the famous Dutch master Rembrandt after it languished for a century in a forgotten corner of a museum, believed to be an imitation.
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Argentina's Moroni grateful for Cheika 'confidence'
Matias Moroni has paid tribute to Michael Cheika for helping Argentina believe they can defeat any team in the world.
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NFL Dolphins tie linebacker Chubb to five-year deal
The Miami Dolphins have tied up outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to a five year deal, the NFL team said on Thursday.
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Deadly clashes as Iranians mourn crackdown victims
Major new protests erupted in Iran on Thursday as people mourned victims of a deadly crackdown by the authorities, with police opening fire on stone-throwing protesters in deadly clashes outside Tehran.
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Napoli eye Christmas lead as bumper weekend offers derby delights
Napoli have the chance to further extend their lead at the top of Serie A on Saturday when they travel to Bergamo for a top-of-the-table clash with Atalanta in a bumper weekend in Italy's top flight.
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Bank of England warns UK may face two-year recession, hikes rate
The Bank of England on Thursday announced its biggest interest rate hike since 1989 to combat sky-high inflation that it warned was pushing Britain into a recession that risks lasting until mid-2024.
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Thousands rally in Spanish capital for pay hikes as costs soar
Thousands of people took to the streets of Spain's capital on Thursday to demand higher pay to cope with soaring inflation and energy costs.
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Iran-Russia military cooperation: murky, but in Tehran's interest
Iran stands accused by Western powers of supplying drones to Russia for its war against Ukraine, with analysts saying such military cooperation is of immense interest for Tehran at a delicate moment for its theocratic leadership.
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Ecuador drug violence: six police wounded in prison riot
Six police were wounded Thursday in the latest prison riot to hit Ecuador, officials said, as the country is gripped by violence blamed on organized crime groups waging a deadly drug war.
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NGO asks France, Spain, Greece for help in migrant stand-off
Migrant rescue group SOS Mediterranee said Thursday it had called on the governments of France, Greece and Spain to help find a port for 234 people rescued while trying to reach Europe, after Italy and Malta failed to respond.
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