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Tom Cruise unveils 'Top Gun' sequel with mid-air stunt

Tom Cruise unveils 'Top Gun' sequel with mid-air stunt

Tom Cruise unveiled the world-first screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas Thursday -- introducing the long-awaited sequel while balanced atop a flying bi-plane.

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Apple reports solid Q2, but warns of $4-$8 bn hit from Covid, supply chain

Apple reports solid Q2, but warns of $4-$8 bn hit from Covid, supply chain

Apple reported better-than-expected profits Thursday amid continued robust consumer demand, but warned that the China Covid-19 lockdown and ongoing supply chain woes would dent June quarter results by $4 to $8 billion.

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NBA fines Morris for grab, Butler and Heat for obscene gesture

NBA fines Morris for grab, Butler and Heat for obscene gesture

Miami Heat forwards Jimmy Butler and Markieff Morris and the club itself were fined Thursday by the NBA for violations committed in a playoff series-clinching home victory Tuesday over Atlanta.

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Rangnick commits to Man Utd role despite Austria links

Rangnick commits to Man Utd role despite Austria links

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he will still take on a consultancy role at Old Trafford for the next two years despite reports the German is set to be announced as Austria manager.

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Turkish president meets Saudi leaders in first visit since Khashoggi killing

Turkish president meets Saudi leaders in first visit since Khashoggi killing

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Thursday with Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince during his first visit since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drove a wedge between the Sunni powers.

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Late Angelino winner gives Leipzig edge over Rangers

Late Angelino winner gives Leipzig edge over Rangers

A late Angelino volley grabbed RB Leipzig a 1-0 home win over a dogged Rangers side in their Europa League semi-final, first leg on Thursday.

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In Kharkiv, no let-up for Ukraine firefighters

In Kharkiv, no let-up for Ukraine firefighters

Blackened by smoke and dripping with sweat, firefighters in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv are totally exhausted after two months of chasing blazes sparked by the constant explosion of Russian rockets.

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Apple reports slower Q2 sales growth, but results top estimates

Apple reports slower Q2 sales growth, but results top estimates

Apple reported better-than-expected profits Thursday on robust consumer demand for its devices and services even as revenue growth slowed while it navigated an ongoing semiconductor supply crunch.

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Leicester hold Roma as Feyenoord edge Marseille in Conference League semis

Leicester hold Roma as Feyenoord edge Marseille in Conference League semis

Gianluca Mancini's second-half own goal allowed Leicester City to draw 1-1 with Jose Mourinho's Roma in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, while Feyenoord got the better of Marseille in a five-goal thriller.

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Amazon reports rare quarterly loss, sees 'challenges' ahead

Amazon reports rare quarterly loss, sees 'challenges' ahead

Amazon on Thursday posted its first quarterly loss since 2015, as it was dragged down by its investment in electric truck maker Rivian, and warned of continuing challenges in the months ahead.

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