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Johnson exit marks 'opportunity' to reset UK-Ireland ties: Irish PM

Johnson exit marks 'opportunity' to reset UK-Ireland ties: Irish PM

Irish premier Micheal Martin said Thursday that Boris Johnson's resignation as Conservative leader, paving the way for a new UK prime minister, was "an opportunity" to reset fraught relations.

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Stocks climb on recession watch; pound gains on Johnson exit

Stocks climb on recession watch; pound gains on Johnson exit

Stock markets recovered further Thursday as investors weighed recession risks, while the pound rallied on the resignation of Britain's scandal-hit Prime Minister Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party.

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One year after Haiti president assassinated, still no answers

One year after Haiti president assassinated, still no answers

Haiti on Thursday marked one year since president Jovenel Moise was shot dead in his private residence, with no mastermind or motive for the attack yet identified, and the investigation stalled.

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Poland confirms scientist held by Iran, Austria and UK deny arrests

Poland confirms scientist held by Iran, Austria and UK deny arrests

Iranian media reports that the Revolutionary Guards had arrested several foreign diplomats for espionage sowed confusion Thursday, after two of the countries concerned denied that their nationals had been detained.

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Deadly wave of strikes as Russia grinds towards Sloviansk

Deadly wave of strikes as Russia grinds towards Sloviansk

Russian forces left a trail of destruction in their wake Thursday as they grinded deeper into Donbas with their sights set on the industrial hub of Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine as their next target.

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Corberan resigns as coach of English second-tier Huddersfield

Corberan resigns as coach of English second-tier Huddersfield

Carlos Corberan has resigned as head coach of Huddersfield Town, the English second-tier club announced Thursday.

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UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath

UK PM Johnson quits after cabinet bloodbath

Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as leader of Britain's Conservative party, paving the way for the selection of a new prime minister after dozens of ministers quit his government over 48 hours of frenzied political drama.

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Russian-born Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final despite compatriots' ban

Russian-born Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final despite compatriots' ban

Moscow-born Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday, counting her blessings that she escaped the tournament ban handed out to her Russian compatriots.

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AC Milan make ex-delivery man Messias' move permanent

AC Milan make ex-delivery man Messias' move permanent

Junior Messias completed his rise from delivery man to Serie A star on Thursday when his move to AC Milan was made permanent by the Italian champions.

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Scotland's Watson back from injury to win 50th cap against Pumas

Scotland's Watson back from injury to win 50th cap against Pumas

Hamish Watson will return from injury to win his 50th Scotland cap in Saturday's second Test away to Argentina.

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