Nigeria's tense election campaign ends with appeals for calm
US, European and other governments on Thursday urged Nigeria to ensure a peaceful presidential election this weekend as skirmishes broke out in a key city on the last day of campaigning.
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New regulator would 'safeguard' English football, says minister
Ministers on Thursday published plans to create an independent football regulator to oversee the financial sustainability of the men's game in England, with powers to prevent clubs from joining breakaway leagues.
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Scholz urges caution on China's relationship with Russia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Thursday there should be "no illusions" over China, which has been seeking to position itself as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, almost a year after Moscow's invasion.
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Eiffel Tower lights up in Ukraine colours
The Eiffel Tower was lit in the colours of Ukraine's flag on Thursday in a mark of support for Kyiv on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
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US transport chief sorry over delayed derailment response
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg voiced regret Thursday over his muted response to a toxic train derailment and pushed for safety reforms as he addressed resident's fears over possible contamination of their air and water.
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'Doesn't matter,' says Sabalenka as perfect run ends in Dubai
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka saw her 13-0 undefeated start to the season come to an end as she squandered a 6-0, 3-1 lead in a Dubai quarter-final defeat to Barbora Krejcikova on Thursday.
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Murray's new comeback seals Qatar Open semi-final place
Battle-hardened former world number one Andy Murray staged a defiant new fightback Thursday to beat French qualifier Alexandre Muller to a place in the Qatar Open semi-finals and declared himself ready to win another title before he retires.
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World champion Verstappen lays down marker at pre-season F1 testing
World champion Max Verstappen set the pace as pre-season Formula 1 testing got underway in Bahrain on Thursday.
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Rihanna to perform 'Black Panther' song at Oscars
Pop superstar Rihanna will perform at the Oscars next month, organizers said Thursday, just weeks after she made her long-awaited -- and visibly pregnant -- return at the Super Bowl.
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World's last Meccano factory to close next year in France
The owners of the world's last dedicated Meccano toy factory have said it will close by next year after more than half a century in France because of rising costs.
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