Two police, one woman killed in Japan gun and knife attack
A woman and two male police officers were killed in a shooting and stabbing attack at a farm in central Japan on Thursday, police said.
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Macron pays tribute to slain AFP reporter Arman Soldin
France's President Emmanuel Macron Thursday hailed the "bravery" of slain AFP video journalist Arman Soldin in a condolence letter to his colleagues after his death earlier this month in war-torn Ukraine.
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Animal rights activists 'rescue' lambs from farm on royal estate
Animal rights campaigners said on Thursday they had "rescued" three lambs from slaughter on a farm on King Charles III's Sandringham estate in eastern England.
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Championship leader Verstappen plays down importance of Monaco win
Max Verstappen shrugged off the prestige of the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday and said he lamented engine suppliers Honda’s decision to switch from his Red Bull team to Aston Martin in 2026.
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Birthday boy Thomas resists Roglic assault to stay in Giro pink
Filippo Zana edged Thibaut Pinot to take the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday while Primoz Roglic went on the attack and shook off all his main rivals except race leader Geraint Thomas, who was celebrating his 37th birthday.
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Star conductor Dudamel resigns from Paris Opera
Venezuela's acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel on Thursday said he was stepping down from his role as musical director of the Paris Opera.
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Three killed, including two police, in Japan gun and knife attack
A woman and two male police officers were killed in a shooting and stabbing attack at a farm in central Japan on Thursday, media reported.
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Ivory Coast imposes fishing bans in bid to conserve stocks
West African fish exporter Ivory Coast on Thursday announced temporary bans on trawling for tuna and other species in a bid to protect dwindling stocks.
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Wu, Zhang and Shang end China's 86-year French Open wait
Twelve months ago, a despondent Wu Yibing was retiring with injury from a low-level clay court tournament in Italy, earning a meagre 530 euros ($570) for his troubles.
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Erasmus backs Springboks talisman Kolisi to be fit for World Cup
Siya Kolisi is on track to captain the Springboks in their defence of the Rugby World Cup, said Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, on Thursday.
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