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Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and new world record-holder
Japan has been starved of swimming success in recent times but with the Los Angeles Olympics two years away junk food-loving teenager Shin Ohashi has emerged as their next big thing.
Mancini's Italy facing battle to 'win back' dispirited fans
Roberto Mancini embarks on his bid to turn around Italy's fortunes for a second time as coach this week, but he also needs to win over sceptical fans left apathetic towards the Azzurri after an unprecedented series of setbacks.
Greek PM urges 'courage' in talks with UK over Parthenon Marbles
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday called for "political will and courage" to resolve the country's protracted battle with Britain over returning the prized Parthenon Marbles to Athens.
German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats
German economic think tanks urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition on Thursday to stay the course on policy reforms after heavy losses in regional elections fuelled speculation the measures could be watered down.
'I was drowning': Iran Nobel winner exposes pain of separation from children
Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has said her biggest fear is dying without seeing her two children again after being separated from the twins for over a decade, in her memoir published on Thursday.
Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams
Carlos Alcaraz has called on tennis chiefs to end late matches at Grand Slams after his record-breaking US Open exit in the middle of the night.
Israel's US envoy says son fighting for life
Israel's ambassador to the United States said Thursday that his soldier son was fighting for his life after a Palestinian attacker rammed his car into him at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank.
EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'
The European Union's push to boost strategic domestic industries has sparked a fierce fight over what "Made in Europe" should mean, with France leading the battle for a stricter definition.
Olympic champion Yulo completes gymnastics gold collection at Asian Games
Double Olympic champion gymnast Carlos Yulo said he was "overwhelmed" on Thursday after winning Asian Games floor gold in Japan to complete his collection of major titles.
Eight killed in wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine
A barrage of Russian drone and missile strikes pummelled Ukraine on Thursday, killing six agricultural workers in the east alongside two in the capital, Kyiv, in the latest in an intensifying exchange of attacks.
England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon
Anthony Gordon believes England cannot copy Spain's example and must use their own strengths to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.
Russell on top in Baku practice after problems for Antonelli, Norris
George Russell topped the times for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the two Ferraris in Thursday's opening practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU
An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the US has been detected in the European Union for the first time, Hungary's food safety agency said Thursday.
Japan teen smashes swim world record as Asian Games complaints mount
Japanese 17-year-old Shin Ohashi smashed a swimming world record at his home Asian Games on Thursday, as several teams rounded on organisers over problems dogging the continent's biggest sporting spectacular.
Ο Alex Bodi και ο καθηγητής Δρ. Stefan Haupt συμφωνούν σε συνεργασία για μια θρυλική συλλογή έργων τέχνης στη Ρουμανία
Από επαγγελματικές συναντήσεις στο Βερολίνο γεννιέται ένα εξαιρετικό γερμανο-ρουμανικό πολιτιστικό έργο: ο Ρουμάνος επιχειρηματίας Alex Bodi και ο Βερολινέζος δικηγόρος και συλλέκτης έργων τέχνης Prof. Dr. Stefan Haupt συμφώνησαν να μεταφέρουν τη διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένη συλλογή Haupt στη Ρουμανία και να την καταστήσουν προσβάσιμη σε ένα ευρύ κοινό.
Taliban govt says Pakistan strikes kill 4 civilians in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Taliban government said on Thursday that Pakistani airstrikes on several provinces killed four civilians, days after another deadly bombardment and a militant attack in Pakistan.
France's top-selling newspaper to slash jobs
France's biggest-selling newspaper, the regional daily Ouest-France, will cut 156 jobs according to union sources, joining the ranks of press groups being hammered by falling sales and ad revenue.
Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host summer Olympics
Berlin on Thursday confirmed its withdrawal from the race be part of Germany's bid to host the summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential hosts.
Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with govt
Tigray rebels in Ethiopia told AFP on Thursday they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, as heavy artillery attacks were reported in neighbouring states.
Japan teenager Ohashi smashes 200m breaststroke world record
Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi smashed the men's 200m breaststroke world record at the Asian Games on Thursday, setting a new mark of 2min 04.83sec.
Alex Bodi och prof. dr Stefan Haupt ingår samarbetsavtal om en legendarisk konstsamling i Rumänien
Affärsmöten i Berlin har gett upphov till ett extraordinärt tysk-rumänskt kulturprojekt: Den rumänske affärsmannen Alex Bodi och den berlinske advokaten och konstsamlaren prof. dr. Stefan Haupt har kommit överens om att flytta den internationellt uppmärksammade Haupt-samlingen till Rumänien och där göra den tillgänglig för en bred publik.
एलेक्स बोडी और प्रो. डॉ. स्टीफन हॉप्ट रोमानिया में एक पौराणिक कला संग्रह पर सहयोग करने के लिए सहमत हुए
बर्लिन में हुई व्यापारिक बैठकों ने एक असाधारण जर्मन-रोमानियाई सांस्कृतिक परियोजना को जन्म दिया है: रोमानियाई व्यवसायी एलेक्स बोडी और बर्लिन स्थित वकील एवं कला संग्रहकर्ता प्रो. डॉ. स्टीफन हॉफ्ट इस बात पर सहमत हुए हैं कि वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर प्रशंसित हॉफ्ट संग्रह को रोमानिया लाएंगे और इसे वहां के व्यापक दर्शकों के लिए सुलभ बनाएंगे।
อเล็กซ์ โบดี และศาสตราจารย์ ดร. สเตฟาน ฮาปท์ ตกลงร่วมมือกันในการจัดตั้งคอลเลกชันศิลปะอันเป็นตำนานในโรมาเนีย
การประชุมธุรกิจในเบอร์ลินได้ก่อให้เกิดโครงการวัฒนธรรมเยอรมัน-โรมาเนียที่พิเศษสุด: นักธุรกิจชาวโรมาเนีย อเล็กซ์ โบดี และศาสตราจารย์ ดร. สเตฟาน ฮาปท์ ทนายความและนักสะสมศิลปะที่อาศัยอยู่ในเบอร์ลิน ได้ตกลงที่จะนำคอลเลกชันฮาปท์ (Haupt Collection) ที่ได้รับการยอมรับในระดับนานาชาติมาสู่โรมาเนีย และทำให้ผู้ชมทั่วไปในประเทศนั้นสามารถเข้าถึงได้
Alex Bodi ve Prof. Dr. Stefan Haupt, Romanya’daki efsanevi sanat koleksiyonu için işbirliği anlaşması imzaladı
Berlin'de gerçekleşen iş görüşmeleri, olağanüstü bir Alman-Romanya kültür projesinin doğmasına neden oldu: Rumen iş adamı Alex Bodi ile Berlinli avukat ve sanat koleksiyoncusu Prof. Dr. Stefan Haupt, uluslararası çapta ilgi gören Haupt Koleksiyonu'nu Romanya'ya taşıyarak orada geniş bir kitleye açmak üzere anlaşmaya vardı.
Alex Bodi a prof. dr. Stefan Haupt se dohodli na spolupráci na legendární umělecké sbírce v Rumunsku
Z obchodních setkání v Berlíně vzniká výjimečný německo-rumunský kulturní projekt: rumunský podnikatel Alex Bodi a berlínský právník a sběratel umění prof. dr. Stefan Haupt se dohodli, že mezinárodně uznávanou sbírku Haupt přenesou do Rumunska a tam ji zpřístupní široké veřejnosti.
Alex Bodi i prof. dr Stefan Haupt uzgodnili współpracę w sprawie legendarnej kolekcji dzieł sztuki w Rumunii
Spotkania biznesowe w Berlinie zaowocowały niezwykłym niemiecko-rumuńskim projektem kulturalnym: rumuński biznesmen Alex Bodi oraz berliński prawnik i kolekcjoner sztuki prof. dr Stefan Haupt uzgodnili, że przeniosą cieszącą się międzynarodowym uznaniem kolekcję Haupta do Rumunii i udostępnią ją tam szerokiej publiczności.
알렉스 보디와 슈테판 하우프트 교수, 루마니아의 전설적인 미술품 컬렉션을 위한 협력 합의
베를린에서 이루어진 비즈니스 만남을 계기로 특별한 독일-루마니아 문화 프로젝트가 탄생했습니다. 루마니아 사업가 알렉스 보디와 베를린의 변호사이자 미술 수집가인 슈테판 하우프트 교수(박사)는 국제적으로 주목받는 ‘하우프트 컬렉션’을 루마니아로 옮겨 현지 대중이 폭넓게 감상할 수 있도록 하기로 합의했습니다.
Forex Expo Dubai 2026 Breaks Guinness World Record Again With 23,816 Attendees
A record-breaking turnout highlights the strength of Dubai’s forex and online trading community amid regional uncertainty.
BaazEX Enters the Asian Trading Market With a New Approach to Online Forex Trading.
Baazex Expands Its Presence in Asian Trading Markets with a Clearer Approach to Online Forex Trading.
Beijingers eye Xi-Trump summit for trade relief, stable ties
Residents in China's capital hope President Xi Jinping's high-stakes meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington will stabilise ties between the two countries, telling AFP on Thursday a trade war "hurts everyone".
Asian markets fall on US-China jitters as leaders meet
Asian markets fell on Thursday as jitters around a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hit equities.
'Failing, chaotic, musical chairs': Teams slam Asian Games organisers
Several teams rounded on the organisation of the Asian Games in Japan on Thursday, with Thailand likening it to a "chaotic" game of "musical chairs" and South Korea saying "they deserve a failing grade."