Sinner unsure of participation in Davis Cup final eight
Jannik Sinner said Thursday that he was unsure of whether he would take part in the Davis Cup final eight, in which Italy will defend on home soil the title won in both 2023 and 2024.
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Chaos as security forces fire on mourners for Kenyan politician Odinga
Tens of thousands of mourners in Kenya fled in panic when security forces fired gunshots and teargas in a stadium where they had gathered to see the coffin of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose body was repatriated from India on Thursday.
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Sumo stars make giant splash in London
For one week, a corner of London has been transformed into a pocket of ancient Japan, with dozens of sumo wrestlers descending on the city in a rare foray outside the sport's homeland.
Read morePope slams 'collective failure' of world hunger affecting millions
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday condemned the world's failure to stop millions of people from going hungry, blaming a "soulless economy" and calling on others to rethink their lifestyles and priorities.
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Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite 'unfair' pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers, despite what he called "unfair" anti-competitive practices used against it.
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Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday
Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections from trade unions and opposition parties.
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Lives at risk of 'exhausted' French couple held by Iran: families
A French couple held by Iran for over three years who were this week handed lengthy jail sentences on charges of espionage are increasingly exhausted and their lives are at risk, their families warned Thursday.
Read moreStocks fluctuate as traders weigh China-US row, tech earnings
Stock markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and strong tech earnings.
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French PM survives two confidence votes days after reappointment
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered two confidence motions Thursday, just days after appointing his new government and making a key political concession to stay in power.
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McIlroy lets 'big dog' sleep to shoot three-under on Delhi debut
Rory McIlroy left his driver out of his bag as he made his debut in India on Thursday, using only irons off the tee in carding a three-under 69 at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.
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