'Not a lab experiment': climate tech CEO on green innovation
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has been hosting executives and entrepreneurs in London this week to boost investment in cutting-edge technologies promising big breakthroughs in tackling climate change.
Read moreTensions flare between far right, Macron camp ahead of France vote
Tensions soared on Thursday between supporters of Emmanuel Macron and the French far-right after its longtime leader Marine Le Pen cast doubt on the president's ability to act as head of the armed forces after legislative elections.
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Over half of Sudanese face 'acute food insecurity': UN-backed report
More than half of Sudan's population is facing high levels of "acute food insecurity", a situation exacerbated by the country's devastating war, said a report cited by the United Nations on Thursday.
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Wembanyama joins French sports stars in warning against 'extremes'
France should avoid voting for "extremes" in looming parliamentary elections, French basketball star Victor Wembanyama said Thursday, three days ahead of the first round of voting expected to be won by the far right.
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Thousands mourn Buddhist abbot killed by Myanmar security forces
Thousands of mourners on Thursday attended the funeral of a popular Buddhist abbot shot dead by Myanmar security forces in an incident that drew a rare apology from the junta.
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Man Utd captain Katie Zelem is latest star to leave WSL club
Manchester United said on Thursday captain Katie Zelem is leaving the Women's Super League club following the expiry of her contract, becoming the latest star player to exit.
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China's economy in focus ahead of key July political meeting
A key political meeting that is watched for signals on China's economic direction will be held in mid-July, state media said Thursday, as policymakers seek to shore up a stuttering recovery.
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Nacho hopes Saudi switch no distraction from Spain Euros bid
Spain defender Nacho Fernandez is hoping his move to Saudi Arabia from Real Madrid is no distraction from his country's Euro 2024 challenge.
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Sri Lanka calls on Russia to discharge its citizens from army
Sri Lanka has asked Russia to allow its former soldiers fighting in Moscow's war against Ukraine to return home voluntarily, the government said Thursday.
Read moreAmid Gaza war, Israel warns could send Lebanon 'back to Stone Age'
Israel launched air strikes on Gaza Thursday after warning Hezbollah, Hamas's ally in Lebanon, to avoid a large-scale war that would send the neighbouring country "back to the Stone Age".
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