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Liz Truss becomes Downing Street's briefest incumbent
Liz Truss is set to become the shortest-serving prime minister in Britain's history, after the public, MPs and the markets comprehensively rejected the self-styled heir to Margaret Thatcher. Truss's rise to become the UK's third female prime minister inevitably led to comparisons with the first: Thatcher.
At least 150 killed in two days of fighting in Sudan's south: medics
At least 150 people have been killed in two days of fighting in the latest ethnic clashes triggered by land disputes in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state, a medic said Thursday. Clashes in Sudan's troubled Blue Nile state broke out last week after reported arguments over land between members of the Hausa people and rival groups.
European Space Agency to launch two missions on SpaceX rockets
The European Space Agency announced Thursday it will use SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets to launch two scientific missions because of delays to its own Ariane 6 rocket and the cancellation of flights on Russia's Soyuz launchers.
Robust travel demand boosts American Airlines' Q3 profits
American Airlines reported a strong third quarter Thursday, capitalizing on robust demand for travel that the company sees persisting as Covid-19 worries recede.
Rebels kill seven and target health centres in east DR Congo
Rebels killed at least seven people and kidnapped a nurse during an attack overnight Wednesday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting two health centres, local sources said. The attackers first set fire to the health centre, where they killed three people, before spreading terror in the centre of the town, where three more killings were reported.
Turkish central bank cuts rates again as inflation rockets
Turkey's central bank on Thursday cut its policy rate for the third consecutive month despite a plunging lira and an annual inflation rate that has soared over 83 percent.
Alleged Gambian death squad member denies German charges
A Gambian man on trial in Germany accused of belonging to a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist, on Thursday denied the charges. He was detained on the charges in Germany in March 2021.
Philippines to get US military helicopters after scrapping Russia deal
The Philippines will acquire heavy-lift military helicopters from the United States, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Thursday, after scrapping a deal to buy similar aircraft from Russia. "We have secured an alternative supply (for heavy-lift helicopters) from the United States," Marcos, who was elected president in May, told a business forum.
UAE beat Namibia to send Netherlands into Super 12 at T20 World Cup
The United Arab Emirates won their first-ever game at a Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday to upset Namibia by seven runs and send the Netherlands into the Super 12 stage of the tournament. UAE skipper Chundangapoyil Rizwan won the toss and chose to bat, but it was hard going against an attack led by paceman Ruben Trumpelmann, a key performer in Namibia's run to the second round 12 months ago.
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