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Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals, Krejcikova into semis

Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals, Krejcikova into semis

World number two Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the WTA Finals on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff to secure her spot in the semi-finals at the expense of the Pole.

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Zelensky says 'unacceptable' to offer Putin concessions on Ukraine

Zelensky says 'unacceptable' to offer Putin concessions on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be "unacceptable" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war.

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Mexico president says had 'very cordial' call with Trump

Mexico president says had 'very cordial' call with Trump

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "very cordial" phone call Thursday with US election winner Donald Trump, who has threatened to slap steep tariffs on the neighboring country.

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World number two Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals group stage

World number two Swiatek eliminated from WTA Finals group stage

Poland's Iga Swiatek will not successfully defend her WTA Finals title after being knocked out of the season-ending tournament in the group stage on Thursday.

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Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Trump win

Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Trump win

President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump's crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power.

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Diplomatic incident in French-owned Jerusalem church compound

Diplomatic incident in French-owned Jerusalem church compound

Israeli police entered the French-owned Eleona church compound in Jerusalem, on Thursday, briefly detaining two gendarmes and prompting French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to abandon a scheduled visit, an AFP journalist reported.

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Submerged cemeteries pile pain on Spain flood survivors

Submerged cemeteries pile pain on Spain flood survivors

More than a week after surging torrents of muddy water ravaged Spain, flooded cemeteries are making dignified burials for victims impossible and compounding the pain of bereaved survivors.

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Equities rise as traders weigh Trump 2.0, rate cut prospects

Equities rise as traders weigh Trump 2.0, rate cut prospects

Major stock markets mostly rose Thursday following Donald Trump's election win that is set to see the returning president unveil US tax cuts and import tariffs.

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Dutch extradite mother of premature baby smuggled from France

Dutch extradite mother of premature baby smuggled from France

A mother who smuggled her premature baby from a Paris hospital to the Netherlands was handed over to French authorities on Thursday, Dutch prosecutors said.

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Former US national team coach Arena to guide MLS Earthquakes

Former US national team coach Arena to guide MLS Earthquakes

Former US national team coach Bruce Arena, the winningest coach in Major League Soccer history, was named the new coach and sporting director of the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday.

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