Macron faces calls to finally make Ukraine trip
For months, French President Emmanuel Macron has used a stock reply to questions about why he has not visited Ukraine since the outbreak of war there.
Read moreCrowds cheer queen at historic jubilee celebrations
Tens of thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday as she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the first day of celebrations marking the British monarch's 70 years on the throne.
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England debutant Potts strikes as New Zealand slump to 39-6 in 1st Test
England debutant Matthew Potts took three wickets as New Zealand collapsed dramatically to 39-6 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.
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Hong Kong rights lawyer says he fled 'cold winds' of suppression
When he saw the crowd of reporters waiting for him at Hong Kong airport, British human rights lawyer Michael Vidler knew he had been right to close his firm and flee the city.
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Bangladesh name Shakib Test captain for third time
Bangladesh appointed all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as Test captain for a third time on Thursday after Mominul Haque quit following a poor run of form.
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Yemen's warring parties renew two-month truce: UN
Yemen's warring parties have agreed to renew a two-month truce, the United Nations said Thursday, in an 11th-hour move on the day it was set to expire.
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Knee surgery rules Tuilagi out of England tour of Australia
England centre Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of the summer tour to Australia after undergoing a knee operation, his club Sale announced on Thursday.
Read moreCrowds cheer queen at start of historic jubilee celebrations
Huge crowds on Thursday cheered Queen Elizabeth II for the first of four days of celebrations to mark her historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign.
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Eurozone markets rise as oil prices fall on production increase reports
Eurozone markets rose Thursday as oil prices fell on reports of an increase in output to make up for a Russian shortfall.
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Anderson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test
England great James Anderson marked his return to international cricket in dramatic style with two early wickets as New Zealand collapsed to 12 for four in just under an hour's play on Thursday's opening day of the first Test at Lord's.
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