Haiti PM touts new police chief in fight against violent gangs
Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille said Thursday that a decision to replace the national police chief was motivated by a need to give security forces a "new lease of life" against gangs terrorizing the population.
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French rally against far-right ends in clashes
Riot police clashed with demonstrators in the French city of Rennes on Thursday in the latest rally against the rise of the far-right ahead of a national election this month.
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IMF signs off new $786 million Tanzania loan agreement
The IMF executive board approved a new loan program with Tanzania worth around $786 million on Thursday to help it "build resilience to climate change," and also unlocked the latest tranche of money under an existing agreement.
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There is no team better than us, says Spain coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente insisted his side are as good as any at Euro 2024 after they produced an outstanding performance to beat reigning champions Italy 1-0 on Thursday and qualify for the last 16.
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Kim closes with back-to-back birdies for PGA Travelers lead
South Korea's Tom Kim, playing for his eighth consecutive week, closed with back-to-back birdies to grab a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Travelers Championship.
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Spain beat Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts, England thwarted by Denmark
Spain secured a spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their heavyweight clash on Thursday, after England struggled to show their credentials in a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
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US bans Russia's Kaspersky antivirus software
The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular antivirus products in the country on national security grounds, the US Commerce Department announced.
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UK PM Sunak 'angry' after party figures ensnared in election betting scandal
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday he was "incredibly angry" after more Conservative Party figures were put under investigation over alleged bets placed on the UK general election date.
Read moreNvidia suffers rare retreat as Nasdaq streak ends
The torrid rally in Nvidia and other artificial intelligence-linked equities took a pause Thursday, leaving the tech-centered Nasdaq lower following seven straight records.
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Dominant Spain brush past Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts
Spain qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a match to spare on Thursday after beating Italy 1-0 in a dominant display which ensured that La Roja would go through as Group B winners.
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