W. Mediterranean hit by 'exceptional' heatwave: experts
An "exceptional" marine heatwave is gripping the western Mediterranean with surface temperatures up to five degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than average, according to experts contacted by AFP.
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Hamilton leads affectionate tributes to retiring Vettel
Lewis Hamilton led the way as colleagues, rivals and friends joined in affectionate tribute to Sebastian Vettel on Thursday after the four-time champion announced he will retire from Formula One at the end of the season.
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Everton sign Burnley winger McNeil
Everton signed Burnley winger Dwight McNeil on Thursday in a deal worth a reported £20 million ($24 million).
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Recession fears deepen as US economy contracts again
The US economy contracted for a second straight quarter between April and June, government data showed Thursday, adding fuel to recession fears in a headache for President Joe Biden ahead of midterm elections.
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Hundreds of war-displaced Afghans return east
Hundreds of internally displaced Afghans who had taken refuge in the capital left for their homes in the country's eastern provinces Thursday, almost a year after the war that forced them to flee ended.
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First kisses may have helped spread cold sore virus
The modern strain of the virus that causes cold sores has been traced back to around 5,000 years ago, with researchers suggesting its spread could have been propelled by the emergence of kissing.
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Wall Street dips as US economy slips
Wall Street stocks slid on Thursday despite data showing the US economy contracted for a second straight quarter.
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Alisson, Jota to miss Liverpool's Shield clash with Man City
Liverpool pair Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota have been ruled out of Saturday's Community Shield clash against Manchester City.
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Pfizer earnings jump on strong sales of Covid-19 products
Pfizer reported a jump in second-quarter profits Thursday behind a near doubling of revenues driven by sales of its Covid-19 vaccine and therapeutic drug Paxlovid.
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Pakistan pull out of India chess event over Kashmir torch relay
Pakistan have withdrawn from the world's biggest international chess tournament in protest at hosts India holding a torch relay for the event through disputed Kashmir, officials said Thursday.
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