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Europe’s economic prosperity is “geared towards a world that is gradually disappearing”, Christine Lagarde said on Friday, imploring the bloc’s policymakers to finally overcome “years of inaction”.
Curaçao has made history by becoming the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup. On Tuesday, it secured a 0-0 draw with Jamaica, finishing atop Group B with 12 points.
World Cup roster battles are more fierce than ever for Mauricio Pochettino's side, with many players enjoying a positive November window
A global health initiative that works to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria raised $11.34 billion at an event in Johannesburg on Friday, below its target for work from 2027-2029.
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UN General Assembly chief says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer
The president of the United Nations General Assembly says climate change is the biggest threat to world peace.
The Lebanese feature “A Sad and Beautiful World” took home the festival’s top prize: the Snow Leopard for best film. Directed by Cyril Aris, the film follows a pair of childhood sweethearts who reunite as adults against the backdrop of political turmoil in Beirut.
A Japanese regional governor said on Friday he would allow a partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's biggest, as Japan tries to revive its nuclear sector and reduce fossil fuel imports.
The U.S. men's national team take on the best teams from across the globe at next year's World Cup. Where's what to know.
World number one Jeeno Thitikul cards a nine-under-par 63 to open up a three-shot lead at the CME Group Tour Championship.