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Martinez glad to join Barca after suffering against them

Martinez glad to join Barca after suffering against them

Barcelona's new defender Inigo Martinez said he was glad to join a team he has regularly suffered against, at his presentation on Thursday.

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China intelligence targets UK 'prolifically': report

China intelligence targets UK 'prolifically': report

China's state intelligence apparatus targets the UK "prolifically and aggressively" but the government in London's response has been "completely inadequate", a parliamentary committee said Thursday.

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Hundreds arrested following Kenya protests: ministry

Hundreds arrested following Kenya protests: ministry

Kenya's interior ministry on Thursday said more than 300 people including a lawmaker had been arrested following violent anti-government protests that left seven people dead.

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IEA trims demand forecast as interest rates weigh on growth

IEA trims demand forecast as interest rates weigh on growth

The IEA trimmed its forecast for 2023 oil demand for the first time this year as macroeconomic headwinds including higher interest rates bite, but still sees it reaching a record level thanks to China's thirst for fuel.

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Recovering Cavendish says Tour de France fall 'part of cycling'

Recovering Cavendish says Tour de France fall 'part of cycling'

British cyclist Mark Cavendish has described the fall that forced him to leave the Tour de France in an ambulance last week "as part of the beauty and brutality of cycling".

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Top US, Chinese diplomats meet at ASEAN talks as tensions risk flaring

Top US, Chinese diplomats meet at ASEAN talks as tensions risk flaring

The top US and Chinese diplomats met Thursday for the second time in as many months, seeking to manage tensions that risk flaring anew over alleged Chinese hacking.

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Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat loses PM vote

Thailand's parliament on Thursday rejected election winner Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become prime minister.

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'We cannot work' - why Gulf summer feels even hotter than usual

'We cannot work' - why Gulf summer feels even hotter than usual

As much of the world swelters in record temperatures, spare a thought for Issam Genedi, who ekes out a living washing cars in one of the planet's hottest regions, the Gulf.

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Hundreds arrested following Kenya protests in Kenya: ministry

Hundreds arrested following Kenya protests in Kenya: ministry

Kenya's interior ministry on Thursday said more than 300 people including a lawmaker had been arrested following violent anti-government protests that left seven people dead.

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Stocks jump, dollar sinks as Fed seen ending rate hikes

Stocks jump, dollar sinks as Fed seen ending rate hikes

World stock markets rallied Thursday and the euro hit a 16-month dollar peak, after easing US inflation stoked hopes the Federal Reserve's long-running campaign of interest rate hikes could be near an end.

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