All eyes on Democrats as US barrels toward shutdown deadline
The US government, already shaken to its core by Donald Trump's radical reforms, could begin shutting down entirely at the weekend as Democrats face the stark option of opposing the president's federal funding plans -- even if it blows up in their faces.
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Spain to face increasingly 'severe' droughts: report
Spain, which is nearing the end of a years-long drought, can expect such dry spells to become increasingly "frequent and severe" due to global warming, according to a scientific report published Thursday.
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US federal judge orders agencies to rehire fired workers
A US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired as part of Donald Trump's push to slash the size and scope of government.
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Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but future uncertain
Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
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Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci
Georgian designer Demna is leaving Balenciaga after a decade to become artistic director of Gucci, the French parent company of both brands, Kering, said Thursday.
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Diet puts Greenland Inuit at risk from 'forever chemicals': study
Scientists warned on Thursday that the long-term health of Inuit hunters in eastern Greenland was under threat, due to so-called "forever chemicals" in the atmosphere and their diet of polar bear and seal meat.
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Sherratt wants Wales to balance 'heart and brain' in Six Nations send-off with England
Matt Sherratt says Wales will need to find the "balance between heart and brain" when they face Six Nations title contenders England in Cardiff on Saturday.
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'Blood Moon' rising: Rare total lunar eclipse tonight
A "Blood Moon" will bathe a large swathe of the world in red light overnight Thursday during a rare total lunar eclipse.
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UK salvage teams board North Sea crash vessels
Salvage teams have boarded the two vessels involved in a crash that sparked a massive blaze in the North Sea, the UK coastguard said on Thursday.
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Putin raises 'serious questions' on Ukraine truce plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he had "serious questions" about Washington's plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but Moscow was ready to discuss it with US President Donald Trump.
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