OPEC+ expected to stay course on oil output boost
Major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are expected to stick to a previously decided output boost at their meeting on Thursday, despite pressure to further increase production.
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Czechs take over EU presidency braced for 'bad weather'
The Czech Republic will take over the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union on Friday with all eyes on Ukraine, which has been battling Russian forces since February.
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Hong Kong on high alert as Xi Jinping visit expected for handover
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Hong Kong Thursday, prompting a massive security effort ahead of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's handover to communist China.
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LAFC 'perfect for me' -- Chiellini
Veteran Italy and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said Wednesday he's looking forward to bringing a high level of play and a wealth of experience to Los Angeles FC as they pursue the Major League Soccer crown.
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Australian golf 'strongly' supports PGA, European tours
Australian golf Thursday reaffirmed its "full support" of the US PGA Tour and European Tour in a rebuke to the Saudi-backed LIV series headed by Greg Norman, calling their relationship "stronger than ever".
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'No progress made' on Iran nuclear talks: US State Department
Indirect talks in Qatar's capital between Iran and the US on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal have concluded with "no progress made", a State Department spokesperson said late Wednesday.
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UK urged to cleanse 'stain' of dirty Russian money
For all its tough talk against Russia, the UK's government is failing to enforce its promises to clean up dirty foreign money, a hard-hitting report by MPs said Thursday.
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Wing Fainga'anuku to make debut for All Blacks against Ireland
Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the New Zealand side to start against Ireland in first Test.
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Ecuador declares new state of emergency as protesters demand talks
Ecuador called a fresh state of emergency Wednesday as Indigenous people marched in the capital Quito to call for a restart of talks with the government, more than two weeks into disruptive and often violent daily rallies against rising living costs.
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Expanding NATO squares up to Russia as Putin slams 'imperial' alliance
The United States vowed Wednesday to reinforce Europe's defences in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO declared Moscow the West's greatest threat -- prompting Vladimir Putin to lash out at the alliance's "imperial ambitions".
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