US lifts Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds Swiss Iran talks
The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict, as uncertainty surrounded planned talks in Switzerland aiming to take the accord further.
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Brazilian police probe senator close to Lula
Brazilian police investigating a banking scandal carried out raids Thursday against targets including a senator allied with President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, bringing the affair closer to his government as he seeks reelection in October.
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Brutal Shinnecock winds blow away US Open contenders
Blustery Shinnecock took a toll on the world's top golfers in Thursday's first round of the US Open, where big names tumbled from the top and leaders battled to stay under par.
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Leverkusen sign Portuguese talent Moreira from Lyon
Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday announced the signing of Portuguese winger Afonso Moreira from Lyon until 2031 for a reported transfer fee of 30 million euros ($34 million) plus bonuses.
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AI-generated videos wield Down syndrome to make sales
Videos appearing to show people with Down syndrome and urging users to buy from their struggling businesses pull in millions of views, but many of them are AI-generated fakes.
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Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport
An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site.
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Man dies, trains and classes disrupted as heatwave hits France
A 30-year-old man died on an athletics track outside Paris on Thursday, as a new heatwave swept across much of France, forcing the cancellation of dozens of trains and the suspension of classes.
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Oil sinks on Mideast deal, but Fed outlook knocks equities
Oil prices dropped further Thursday after US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart signed off on a deal to end four months of war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to tanker and cargo traffic.
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Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti
Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
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Dupont to start for Toulouse in Top 14 semi, Ramos out
Antoine Dupont will start for Toulouse in their Top 14 semi-final against Racing 92 on Friday, but kicker Thomas Ramos is out injured.
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