Thousands strike in Finland over labour reform
A massive Finnish strike movement kicked off on Thursday, grounding most air traffic and closing workplaces in a protest against proposed government labour reforms that include social benefit cuts.
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Russia extends detention of US-Russian reporter Kurmasheva
A Russian court on Thursday extended the detention of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva -- who her employer says faces 15 years in prison for violating censorship laws -- until 5 April.
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EU strikes 50-bn-euro Ukraine aid deal as Orban backs down
EU leaders on Thursday struck a deal with Viktor Orban to get 50 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, overcoming the Hungarian prime minister's veto with surprising speed at a crunch summit in Brussels.
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Injured North out of Wales' Six Nations opener against Scotland
George North has been ruled out of Wales' Six Nations opener at home to Scotland on Saturday because of a shoulder injury.
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Goalkeeping woes threaten Japan's Asian Cup hopes
Japan's Asian Cup risks being fatally undermined by coach Hajime Moriyasu's reliance on an error-prone rookie goalkeeper and he has left himself with no convincing alternatives.
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Performance 'paramount', Ireland skipper O'Mahony says ahead of France Test
Newly-installed Ireland skipper Peter O'Mahony says performance will be "paramount" when his team takes on France in the "colossal" opening Test of the 2024 Six Nations in Marseille on Friday.
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UK police manhunt after 'corrosive substance' attack on family
UK police were on Thursday hunting a suspect who attacked a woman and her two young daughters with a corrosive substance on a busy south London street.
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Stock markets stumble as Fed crushes March rate cut hope
Most Asian and European stock markets fell Thursday following a Wall Street selloff, after the US Federal Reserve poured cold water on hopes for a March interest-rate cut.
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Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari for 2025 season: reports
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton could make a surprise switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, according to several reports on Thursday.
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'Diplomacy of fear': Russia pressures exiled critics
The holding in detention by Thai authorities of an anti-war Russian rock band has exposed how criticising President Vladimir Putin can be fraught with danger even outside the country.
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