Heavyweight champion Usyk ordered to defend WBO title against Parker
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight title against Joseph Parker.
Read moreStock markets diverge tracking global tensions
European stock markets rose Thursday after losses in Asia and a mixed showing on Wall Street, as concerns about the global impact of President Donald Trump's trade war overshadowed positive US inflation data.
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Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gas
Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour.
Read more'Impossible' to drop Dupont stand-in Lucu for France Six Nations title decider
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday it was "impossible" to drop Maxime Lucu for this weekend's Six Nations title decider with Scotland in Paris.
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Rooney says Manchester United look 'lost' and 'scared'
Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look "lost" and "scared" on the pitch and that "10 to 15 players need to leave the club".
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Lucu replaces Dupont for France Six Nations title decider
Maxime Lucu starts instead of injured Antoine Dupont for France's Six Nations title decider with Scotland in Paris this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday.
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China urges 'diplomatic' Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing talks
China called on Thursday for a "diplomatic" resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks.
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Food app Deliveroo delivers first annual profit
Food delivery app Deliveroo announced Thursday its first annual profit as orders and revenue rose, while the 12-year old company sees further growth despite exiting Hong Kong.
Read moreStocks hit as trade worries overshadow upbeat US inflation
Most stock markets fell on Thursday as ongoing concerns about the global impact of President Donald Trump's trade war overshadowed positive US inflation data.
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Less mapped than the Moon: quest to reveal the seabed
It covers nearly three-quarters of our planet but the ocean floor is less mapped than the Moon, an astonishing fact driving a global push to build the clearest-ever picture of the seabed.
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