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Pole-sitter Russell says his Mercedes more go-kart than 'bouncing bus'

Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million

Thousands of Taiwan fans turn Tokyo blue at World Baseball Classic

Verstappen baffled by crash in Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes

Russia rains missiles and drones on Ukraine, killing six

Russian rains missiles and drones on Ukraine, killing six

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

Israel fires 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran as war hits 2nd week

Rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide Nepal election win

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills three

Hormuz Shock Risk rising

Brazil's trade-war boom

Iran's revenge rewired

Cuba's golden Goose dies

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Mexico after El Mencho falls

Nicaragua on the brink?

Union loses fight against Tesla at German factory

Germany's largest union Thursday accused Tesla of intimidating staff at the US carmaker's factory outside Berlin after it lost a vote to gain control of a body representing workers' interests.

Wales revel in being the underdogs, says skipper Lake

Wales captain Dewi Lake is comfortable with the Welsh being regarded as underdogs for their Six Nations match with Ireland, saying on Thursday "that's probably our favourite place to be".

German school students rally against army recruitment drive

Thousands of German teenagers skipped school Thursday to join protests against a stepped-up military recruitment drive that many fear may in future involve a form of conscription.

Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus, Gulf

Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.

Liverpool injuries frustrating Slot in tough season

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is adamant that injuries have played a major role in his side's faltering defence of their Premier League title.

Real Madrid will 'keep fighting' in title race, vows Arbeloa

Real Madrid will "keep fighting" as long as they mathematically have a chance of winning La Liga, after slipping four points behind Barcelona, under-pressure coach Alvaro Arbeloa said on Thursday.

Australia join South Korea in quarters of Women's Asian Cup

Australia demolished Iran 4-0 to join South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Women's Asia Cup on Queensland's Gold Coast on Thursday.

Stocks, oil climb as Middle East war stirs volatility

Global stock markets rose and oil prices crept up further on Thursday as the Middle East war entered its sixth day, with energy supplies constrained and investors assessing levels of volatility.

Kane to miss Bayern game against Gladbach with calf knock

Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach with a calf injury, coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday.

Nepal awaits results in key post-uprising polls

Nepal voted on Thursday for a new parliament in a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government.

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