Russia claims gains in east Ukraine as war anniversary approaches
Russia claimed on Thursday its forces had advanced further in east Ukraine, putting Kyiv on the defensive days before the two-year anniversary of the war.
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Anti-fur activists target Max Mara, Fendi at Milan Fashion Week
Animal activists have fashion brands squarely in their sights this Milan Fashion Week, hoping to pressure Italian brands Max Mara and Fendi to give up fur in future collections.
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Russia sent hitmen to kill deserter in Spain: report
Moscow sent hitmen who gunned down a Russian deserter in Spain last week, six months after fleeing to Ukraine in his helicopter, El Pais newspaper reported Thursday, citing Spanish intelligence sources.
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Turkey ends tightening cycle, keeps interest rate at 45%
Turkey's central bank maintained its key interest rate at 45 percent on Thursday, marking the end of its monetary tightening cycle after eight consecutive months of hikes.
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Senegal president set for TV interview after weeks of turmoil
Senegal's outgoing President Macky Sall is to address the nation Thursday in a live TV interview, which could reveal a date for elections after their unprecedented delay triggered weeks of crisis.
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UK 'strongly' backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief
Britain's government said Thursday it is "strongly" backing outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general.
Read more'Dad, come back': Palestinians send radio messages to loved ones in Israeli jails
Palestinians with relatives in Israeli prisons have been deprived of visiting rights during the Israel-Hamas war, opting instead to send messages to loved ones on a radio programme.
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France complains of Russian 'threats' to military
France's air force pilots have been threatened with attack by Russian forces during patrol missions in international air space, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday.
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UK backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO chief: official
Britain is backing outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general, a UK government official said on Thursday.
Read moreTokyo stock market breaks long-standing record high
Global stock markets rose Thursday, with Tokyo breaking its record-high that had stood since 1989, as investors cheered bumper profits from US chip giant Nvidia, seen as the bellwether for artificial intelligence.
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