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Erdogan warns Turkey may still block Nordic NATO drive

Erdogan warns Turkey may still block Nordic NATO drive

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal with Ankara.

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Ecuador talks resume on 18th day of protest

Ecuador talks resume on 18th day of protest

Talks between Ecuador's government and Indigenous leaders resumed Thursday, after an acrimonious suspension, to seek an end to cost-of-living protests that have largely paralyzed the country since June 13.

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The US Supreme Court: nine judges with strong convictions

The US Supreme Court: nine judges with strong convictions

Behind the sharply crafted decisions of the US Supreme Court, which completed a tumultuous term on Thursday, are nine brilliant legal minds, each with strong convictions that can lead to decisions which profoundly shape American society.

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Seven anti-coup protesters killed in Sudan mass rallies

Seven anti-coup protesters killed in Sudan mass rallies

At least seven Sudanese demonstrators were killed Thursday as security forces sought to quash mass rallies of protesters demanding an end to military rule, pro-democracy medics said.

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Nadal 'not perfect' but overcomes lapse to reach Wimbledon last 32

Nadal 'not perfect' but overcomes lapse to reach Wimbledon last 32

Rafael Nadal overcame another mid-match lapse to defeat Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in four sets and reach the Wimbledon third round for the 11th time on Thursday.

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Unrepentant Ecclestone says furore "good publicity" for British Grand Prix

Unrepentant Ecclestone says furore "good publicity" for British Grand Prix

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone told AFP that the furore over remarks he made on Russia's invasion of Ukraine were "good publicity for Silverstone", which is hosting this weekend's British Grand Prix.

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Police raid hotel and homes of Tour de France team Bahrain-Victorious

Police raid hotel and homes of Tour de France team Bahrain-Victorious

Danish police raided the Bahrain-Victorious team hotel early Thursday after recent searches of the homes of team members, the Marseille public prosecutor's office announced.

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Fela Kuti's son cancels Morocco gig over migrant deaths

Fela Kuti's son cancels Morocco gig over migrant deaths

Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has cancelled a concert in Morocco to mourn last week's tragedy on the border of Spain's Melilla enclave in which at least 23 African migrants died.

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England captain Stokes backs struggling Crawley as India await

England captain Stokes backs struggling Crawley as India await

England captain Ben Stokes has said Zak Crawley will be given a "lot of time to perform" as the struggling opener looks to put a run of low scores behind him in this week's Test against India.

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Former Wimbledon champ Halep advances to third round

Former Wimbledon champ Halep advances to third round

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep beat Kirsten Flipkens 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the third round at the All England Club.

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