Yellen touts Biden economic wins as 2024 campaign ramps up
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday lauded the economic gains made under President Joe Biden, as the Democrat leader's reelection campaign revs up -- and his team seeks to show he has done more for the country than Donald Trump.
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UK, Canada pause trade talks, agriculture remains a hurdle
British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.
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Atletico beat Sevilla to reach Copa semis as Depay delivers
Memphis Depay fired Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey semi-finals by earning his team a 1-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday.
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US indices finish at fresh records as ECB pauses rates again
Wall Street indices finished at fresh records Thursday on the back of strong US economic growth data while European stocks edged higher despite the European Central Bank signaling it was too soon to start considering interest rate cuts.
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US regulator probes AI investments by tech giants
A top US antitrust regulator on Thursday said it was probing investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Bournemouth crush Swansea to reach FA Cup last 16
Bournemouth scored five times in the first half of their 5-0 victory against out-classed Swansea in the FA Cup fourth round on Thursday.
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Bolivian inmates pass the time, earn money building miniature cars
In a prison in La Paz, inmate Julio Mamani beats a metal sheet from which he is building a tiny truck his wife will try and sell at a craft fair.
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Biden lauds solid 2023 growth as reelection bid gains pace
US President Joe Biden and his Treasury chief touted the country's robust 2023 economic performance Thursday, with stronger than expected growth offering a boost as the Democratic incumbent revs up his reelection campaign.
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Djokovic faces Sinner hurdle as Australian Open final beckons
Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner for a place in the Australian Open final on Friday, knowing he stands just two matches away from tennis immortality.
Read moreHamas says Israel kills 20 waiting for aid in Gaza
Authorities in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Thursday that Israeli forces had killed 20 people waiting for humanitarian aid to be distributed, as Israel pressed its blistering assault in the territory.
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