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Wind turbine maker Vestas sees record revenue in 2025

Wind turbine maker Vestas sees record revenue in 2025

Denmark's Vestas, Europe’s leading wind turbine manufacturer, on Thursday posted an all-time high revenue, but noted that regulatory changes in the United states had made wind power investments less attractive.

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Italy's Casse tops second Olympic downhill training

Italy's Casse tops second Olympic downhill training

Italy's Mattia Casse topped the second men's training for the Olympic downhill in Bormio on Thursday.

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Anti-doping boss 'uncomfortable' with Valieva's coach at Olympics

Anti-doping boss 'uncomfortable' with Valieva's coach at Olympics

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday he was "uncomfortable" with the presence at the 2026 Winter Olympics of the coach of the doped Russian skater Kamila Valieva.

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Bitcoin under $70,000 for first time since Trump's election

Bitcoin under $70,000 for first time since Trump's election

Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, extended its price slump Thursday to trade under $70,000 for the first time since Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November 2024.

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'I am sorry,' embattled UK PM tells Epstein victims

'I am sorry,' embattled UK PM tells Epstein victims

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, battling for his political future, apologised Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing disgraced Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

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England's Brook predicts record 300-plus scores at T20 World Cup

England's Brook predicts record 300-plus scores at T20 World Cup

England captain Harry Brook said on Thursday that he believes it could be a record-breaking T20 World Cup, with fans treated to a batting blitz and 300-plus scores.

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Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, US says 'work remains' to end war

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, US says 'work remains' to end war

Ukraine and Russia swapped over 300 prisoners following "productive" talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, as a US mediator conceded that "significant" work lay ahead in the quest for a broader deal to end the war.

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Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

Wales' Rees-Zammit at full-back for Six Nations return against England

Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to full-back from the wing for his Six Nations return against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Sad horses and Draco Malfoy: China's unexpected Lunar New Year trends

Sad horses and Draco Malfoy: China's unexpected Lunar New Year trends

A morose horse, rice cakes, and a Harry Potter villain have become surprise hits in China ahead of the country's Lunar New Year holiday.

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Hong Kong students dissolve pro-democracy group under 'severe' pressure

Hong Kong students dissolve pro-democracy group under 'severe' pressure

A pro-democracy student organisation in Hong Kong said Thursday its members had decided to dissolve, citing "increasingly severe pressures".

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