Bitcoin tops $25,000 to hit eight-month high
Bitcoin hit an eight-month high to surge past $25,000 on Thursday as the volatile cryptocurrency rises despite pressure from US regulators.
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Jankto says coming out 'definitely a relief'
Czech international footballer Jakub Jankto said Thursday his coming out as gay earlier this week was "definitely a relief".
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Kudermetova stuns Gauff in Doha to set up Swiatek clash
Veronika Kudermetova upset the Doha Open seedings to defeat American teenager Coco Gauff 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on Thursday and set up a semi-final clash with world number one Iga Swiatek.
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Spain passes law for Europe's first 'menstrual leave'
Spain's parliament approved Thursday a law granting paid medical leave to women suffering severe period pain, becoming the first European country to advance such legislation.
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Paris, London stocks hit all-time highs but Wall Street tumbles
The London and Paris stock exchanges leapt to all-time highs on Thursday as strong corporate results propelled European markets, but Wall Street fell on renewed concerns about future interest rate hikes.
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Wagner chief slams 'bureaucracy' slowing Russian offensive
The head of Russia's mercenary outfit Wagner said on Thursday it could take months to capture the embattled Ukraine city of Bakhmut and slammed Moscow's "monstrous bureaucracy" for slowing military gains.
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Australia rout Sri Lanka by 10 wickets at Women's T20 World Cup
Australian opening batters Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy took the defending champions to a dominant 10-wicket Women's T20 World Cup win against Sri Lanka at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.
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Winning skiing gold medals is very rare, says world star Shiffrin
Mikaela Shiffrin bagged a 13th individual world medal -- and seventh title -- when she won the giant slalom in Meribel on Thursday, but the American star batted away suggestions she was now the greatest of all time.
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Nestle, Absolut owner to hike prices again amid high costs
Swiss food giant Nestle and liquor group Pernod Ricard, owner of Absolut vodka and Jameson whiskey, announced fresh price hikes on Thursday due to inflation even as consumers across the world face a cost-of-living crunch.
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Ukrainian Nobel winner demands justice for Russian 'war criminals'
Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Ukrainian rights activist whose NGO was co-winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, called Thursday for the world to "hold Russian war criminals accountable," in an interview with AFP.
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