US shoots down Turkish drone over Syria
US warplanes on Thursday shot down a Turkish drone that was deemed a threat to American forces in Syria, the Pentagon said, an incident likely to raise tensions between the NATO allies.
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of stomach paralysis
Drugs like Ozempic, which have become increasingly popular for losing weight, heighten the risk of certain severe gastrointestinal problems including stomach paralysis, according to a large study published Thursday.
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Drone attack kills 112 at Syria military academy as Turkey pounds northeast
An attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy killed more than 110 people, a war monitor said, with state media blaming "terrorist organisations" for the deadly drone strike in government-held Homs.
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Brighton battle back to hold Marseille, West Ham set English record in Europe
Brighton fought back to secure their first Europa League point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Marseille on Thursday as West Ham won 2-1 at Freiburg to set a new record unbeaten streak in Europe for an English team.
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EU to host Armenia-Azerbaijan talks this month
The European Union will host talks between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan this month to try to reduce tensions between the arch-foes following Baku's lightning offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, EU chief Charles Michel told AFP on Thursday.
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Samoa's Mapusua 'freshens things up' for England
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua said on Thursday he changed his whole front five for this weekend's Rugby World Cup game with England to deal with the "battle of attrition up front".
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Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said Thursday he has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics.
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Drone attack kills 100 at Syria military academy as Turkey hits northeast
An attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy killed more than 100 people, a war monitor said, with state media blaming "terrorist organisations" for the deadly drone strike in government-held Homs.
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Name game as World Cup star Ravindra hails Tendulkar, Dravid
New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named.
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Embiid to play for USA at Paris Olympics: Sixers
Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics, the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed on Thursday.
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