Anger over bloated new Sri Lanka government
Sri Lanka added 37 new senior posts to its government on Thursday, sparking a social media backlash over "useless" public spending in the middle of its worst economic crisis on record.
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England opt to bowl in South Africa Test decider as rain falls
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field in the third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.
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2022 Europe's hottest summer on record: EU monitor
The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe's recorded history, with the continent suffering blistering heatwaves and the worst drought in centuries, the European Commission's satellite monitor said on Thursday.
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European stocks diverge before major UK, ECB announcements
European stock markets traded mixed Thursday, ahead of major policy decisions from Britain and the European Central Bank aimed at tackling sky-high inflation.
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Japan's ruling party says half its MPs had Unification Church ties
Around half of Japan's ruling party lawmakers have had dealings with the Unification Church, an official said Thursday, after the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe heightened scrutiny of the religious organisation also sometimes known as the Moonies.
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Taiwan chip giant TSMC sees all-time high revenue in August
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC said Thursday its August revenue rose nearly 60 percent to a record high of Tw$218.13 billion ($7.06 billion) on soaring global demand.
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Graham Potter 'verbally agrees' to become new Chelsea boss: reports
Graham Potter has agreed in principle to become Chelsea's new manager after the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel, according to widespread reports on Thursday.
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Last residents of Siversk caught in the crossfire
From the hills in the west, the Ukrainian army shells Russian positions. From the east, Russian forces return fire.
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US boosts Ukraine aid, sees battlefield 'success'
The United States on Thursday announced $675 million in additional military equipment for Ukraine, as it said allies' efforts in bolstering Kyiv were now visibly paying off on the battlefield.
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Former Trump advisor Bannon to face fraud charges in New York
Donald Trump's former advisor Steve Bannon is due to appear in court Thursday to be charged with fraud in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds for the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, US media reported.
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