EU rules have failed to cut car C02 emissions: report
Bigger, more-powerful cars have negated the impact of tighter CO2 emissions regulations in the EU, a report by the bloc's internal auditor found Thursday.
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Britain's Posy Simmonds wins top prize at Angouleme comics fest
Britain's Posy Simmonds on Wednesday won the Grand Prix at the Angouleme comics festival in France, considered the world's most prestigious awards for graphic novelists.
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Alabama to carry out first nitrogen gas execution
A convicted murderer is scheduled to be executed in the southern US state of Alabama this week using nitrogen gas, a novel method that the United Nations has likened to "torture."
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IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species
Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilisation of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin.
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Aid groups say stop sending arms to Israel, Palestinian groups
International humanitarian and rights organisations on Wednesday called on countries to halt weapons transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups in a bid to end the Gaza conflict, or risk being complicit in possible war crimes.
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Russell says Scotland captaincy a sign of Townsend harmony
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain for the upcoming Six Nations is proof of how a once strained relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has been repaired.
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Jon Stewart returning to 'The Daily Show' through US election
Irreverent US comedian Jon Stewart, an icon among American liberals due to his biting political sarcasm, will return to satirical news program "The Daily Show" as a part-time host and an executive producer for the US election cycle, the show confirmed Wednesday.
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Danger signs for Trump lurk in big primary wins
Donald Trump is steamrolling his way to the Republican presidential nomination with unprecedented speed, but the primaries have also underlined vulnerabilities when it comes to taking back the White House.
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NBA Jazz owner want NHL expansion team for Salt Lake City
Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, asked the NHL on Wednesday to begin an expansion process to bring a new team to Salt Lake City.
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Forest fires burn in Colombia amid record heat
At least 21 forest fires are burning in Colombia as it endures record temperatures, in some cases prompting wild animals to seek shelter in urban areas, authorities said Wednesday.
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