Sylvinho accepts Albania will need 'something special' against England in World Cup qualifier
Albania coach Sylvinho believes his side will need "something special" to defeat Thomas Tuchel in his first match as England boss.
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Israel expands Gaza ground operation as missiles intercepted
Israel's military on Thursday expanded ground operations across Gaza, after it reported missiles intercepted from Yemen and Hamas militants said they fired rockets towards Tel Aviv.
Read moreCoventry enjoys 'extraordinary moment' as she becomes IOC's first woman leader
Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an "extraordinary moment".
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Thousands protest for second night over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkish riot police fired teargas and rubber bullets on Thursday, as demonstrators protested for a second night outside Istanbul City Hall over the shock arrest of the Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.
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US refuses water request for Mexico in new battleline
The United States said Thursday it refused a request by Mexico for water due to shortfalls in sharing by its southern neighbor, as President Donald Trump ramps up a battle on another front.
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New IOC chief Coventry ready to deal with Trump
New IOC chief Kirsty Coventry said on Thursday that "communication will be key" with US President Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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Infants remember more than you think, new study reveals
Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period -- a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.
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Zelensky tells EU to keep pressure on Russia ahead of new talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as officials from Kyiv and Moscow readied to hold fresh talks with the United States next week.
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In custody, Istanbul mayor urges nation to act as protesters rally
Thousands rallied for a second day outside Istanbul City Hall Thursday in support of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who urged the nation to take a stand against his shock arrest in a graft and terror probe.
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M23 fighters seize key DR Congo town despite ceasefire bid
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has taken control of the mining hub of Walikale in DR Congo, local sources said Thursday, despite attempts to broker a ceasefire this week.
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