Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Ukraine's ousted defence minister issued stunning public criticism of the army's top commander on Thursday, forcing President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity to halt signs of an emerging split in the military top ranks.
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Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil rises on Mideast unrest
Major stock markets mostly retreated as technology shares extended falls, while oil prices climbed after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes.
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Italy court finds 32 people guilty over deadly Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court sentenced 32 defendants on Thursday, including the former head of motorway operator Autostrade, for their role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago that killed 43 people.
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Germany and France seek to 'bounce back' from fighter jet failure
France and Germany will seek to move on from the failure of a tortured fighter jet project and bolster other joint defence plans -- including nuclear deterrence -- at a joint government meeting on Friday.
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Regulator backs extension of Spain's largest nuclear plant
Spain's nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country's largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government's planned 2028 shutdown.
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Ex-Italian highway head gets 12 years for deadly Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced the former head of motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia to 12 years for his role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago.
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Court confirms graft trial for Spanish PM's wife
A Spanish court on Thursday said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez would face trial for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement, dashing her final hope of avoiding the dock.
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Scheffler makes fast start to defence of British Open
Scottie Scheffler made a strong start to his defence of the British Open to sit just one off the clubhouse lead of four under par lead after his opening front nine at Royal Birkdale.
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UK minister urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
A British minister Thursday called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina's players held up a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" (The Falklands are Argentine) after their 2-1 victory over England.
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No start for Pollock as England name unchanged side for Argentina clash
Henry Pollock was once more left among the replacements as England coach Steve Borthwick named an unchanged starting team for Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago del Estero.
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