Biden welcomes staunch US ally Meloni to talk China, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, celebrating a staunch NATO ally, while setting aside any qualms about her far-right government.
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Tunisia says 900 migrants drowned off its coast this year
More than 900 migrants have drowned off Tunisia's coast so far this year as they tried to reach Europe by boat, the North African country's government said Thursday.
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Australia skipper Kerr to be given until last minute to prove fitness
Australia's captain Sam Kerr will be given until the last minute to prove her fitness for their must-win Women's World Cup clash against Canada on Monday, coach Tony Gustavsson says.
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G20 environment chiefs ready fresh bid for climate deals
G20 environment ministers in India readied a fresh bid on Thursday to strike deals tackling climate change, days after heavy criticism for failing to agree on cutting fossil fuel use.
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Ukrainian fencer Kharlan disqualified in 'shameful decision'
Ukraine's Olha Kharlan was disqualified in a decision labelled "absolutely shameful" by the Ukrainian presidency for not shaking the hand of her beaten Russian opponent Anna Smirnova at the Fencing World Championships on Thursday.
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Nigeria stun World Cup co-hosts Australia, US yet to fire
Nigeria stunned co-hosts Australia 3-2 on Thursday in the biggest shock of the Women's World Cup so far, while the United States failed to hit top gear in a stalemate with the Netherlands.
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Humanity 'has agency over future': new head of UN climate panel
British professor Jim Skea told AFP on Thursday he will bring "a judicious blend of realism and optimism" to his leadership of the UN's climate expert panel, including a firm belief that humanity is not powerless to confront global warming.
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US economy picks up steam despite expectations of slowdown
The US economy defied expectations to see growth pick up in the second quarter, according to government data released Thursday, supported by business investment and resilient consumer spending.
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Nigeria fight back to stun World Cup co-hosts Australia 3-2
Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.
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ECB lifts key rate to highest since early 2001 in inflation fight
The European Central Bank on Thursday raised borrowing costs a quarter percentage point, taking a key rate to its highest level since early 2001 as its battle against surging inflation reached the one-year mark.
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