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UK economic growth slows in first quarter
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SoftBank reports record $13 bn full-year net loss
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US, China congratulate Marcos for Philippine election win
'Cultural experience' promised for first all-Pacific islands clash
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California ban on selling semi-automatic guns to young adults overturned
California's ban on the sale of semi-automatic weapons to adults under the age of 21 violates the country's constitution, a US federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
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'Peace, love and Russian Roll': Austrian band parties on
Fans still sing and dance away to Russkaja's Soviet nostalgia beats, but the Austrian ska-punk band say their mission to bring "fun and love" has become tricky since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Erdogan opponents allege Greek border pushbacks
For years Greece has been accused of illegally pushing asylum-seekers back to Turkey, a practice it strenuously denies.
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Azerbaijan refugees vow 'Great Return' to Karabakh
Ali Hasanov looked over the overgrown ruins of his hometown in Nagorno-Karabakh and vowed to return and rebuild it.
![Coronation Chicken: the UK culinary classic fit for a queen](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/af/a6/a4/Coronation-Chicken--the-UK-culinary-332853_small.jpg)
Coronation Chicken: the UK culinary classic fit for a queen
Angela Wood proudly recalls the poached chicken in creamy curry sauce recipe that she helped create for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, and which has since become a British culinary classic.
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Sri Lanka president set to name new PM
Beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was set to name a new prime minister Thursday to try to steer Sri Lanka out of its dire economic crisis after days of violence, officials said.
![Cannes marks its 75th year in nostalgic form](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/8b/af/b4/Cannes-marks-its-75th-year-in-nosta-138521_small.jpg)
Cannes marks its 75th year in nostalgic form
From Maverick to Bowie to Elvis, the Cannes Film Festival launches its 75th-anniversary edition on Tuesday with a roster full of icons from the last century.
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How will Lebanon vote impact the crisis-hit economy?
The Lebanese parliament voted in on Sunday will have to tackle overdue reforms required for international assistance the cash-strapped country desperately needs.
![Bucks rally to push Celtics to brink, Grizzlies maul Warriors](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/07/18/26/Bucks-rally-to-push-Celtics-to-brin-526435_small.jpg)
Bucks rally to push Celtics to brink, Grizzlies maul Warriors
The Milwaukee Bucks erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat Boston 110-107 on Wednesday and push the Celtics to the brink of NBA playoff elimination as the Memphis Grizzlies stayed alive with a 134-95 drubbing of Golden State.
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'We've all made mistakes' Greg Norman says of Saudi journalist's murder
Greg Norman batted away concerns over Saudi Arabia's rights record and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by saying "we've all made mistakes" as he defended his new money-spinning golf tour.
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Cardinal's arrest deepens alarm over Hong Kong crackdown
The arrest of a 90-year-old Catholic cardinal under Hong Kong's national security law has triggered international outrage and deepened concerns over China's crackdown on freedoms in the financial hub.
Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial as Moscow says Kyiv shelled Russian city
Ukraine announced it will hold its first war crimes trial over the Russian invasion, as Moscow accused Kyiv of shelling a Russian city in the war's latest flashpoint.
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Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial over Russian invasion
Ukraine will launch its first war crimes trial over Moscow's ongoing invasion, bringing a 21-year-old Russian soldier to the stand, Kyiv's top prosecutor announced Wednesday.
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World's biggest YouTuber PewDiePie moves to Japan
The world's top YouTube star, Swedish gaming streamer PewDiePie, has moved to Japan after the country relaxed its Covid-19 entry rules for some visa-holders.
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Finnish political leaders to unveil NATO stance
Finland's president and prime minister will announce Thursday their highly awaited positions on whether to join NATO, the first step toward a formal decision after Russia's war in Ukraine triggered a swift turnaround in opinion.
![Dance floors to chess boards: five unusual sports at the SEA Games](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/44/7a/0d/Dance-floors-to-chess-boards--five--372632_small.jpg)
Dance floors to chess boards: five unusual sports at the SEA Games
There will be something for every sports fan at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which officially open with a glittering ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday.
North Korea reports first Covid cases, Kim orders national lockdown
North Korea confirmed its first-ever Covid cases on Thursday and declared a "serious emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un ordering lockdowns across the country.
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Russia 'most direct threat to world order': EU's von der Leyen
Russia is the "most direct threat" to the international order because of its invasion of Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday in Tokyo.
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Asian stocks down as inflation fears churn markets
Asian equities slumped on Thursday following Wall Street's lead, as markets churned after a key US report renewed fears of inflation and a tightening of monetary policies.
![Besieged Ukrainian commander asks Elon Musk for help](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b5/e1/37/Besieged-Ukrainian-commander-asks-E-625241_small.jpg)
Besieged Ukrainian commander asks Elon Musk for help
A Ukrainian commander in Mariupol appealed directly to Elon Musk on Wednesday, asking the world's richest man to intervene on behalf of those trapped by Russian forces in control of the southern city.
![Bucks rally to push Celtics to brink in NBA playoffs](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/07/18/26/Bucks-rally-to-push-Celtics-to-brin-155356_small.jpg)
Bucks rally to push Celtics to brink in NBA playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and Bobby Portis came up big late as the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 110-107 win in Boston to push the Celtics to the brink of playoff elimination.
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One million dead: Five things to know about America's pandemic
One million dead from Covid-19: two years ago it would have been unimaginable, but now the United States is on the verge of surpassing this terrible milestone.
![US nears 1 mn Covid dead, early epicenter New York seeks to move on](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/d2/d3/2d/US-nears-1-mn-Covid-dead--early-epi-262231_small.jpg)
US nears 1 mn Covid dead, early epicenter New York seeks to move on
The United States is about to cross the threshold of one million deaths from Covid-19, a grim milestone that comes as cities like New York try to turn the page on the pandemic despite threats of another surge.
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Saudi Aramco becomes world's most valuable company
Saudi Aramco on Wednesday dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped.
![US eyes trade deal-lite as Southeast Asian leaders gather](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/50/ff/0d/US-eyes-trade-deal-lite-as-Southeas-005202_small.jpg)
US eyes trade deal-lite as Southeast Asian leaders gather
The United States is preparing a scaled-back version of a trade pact as Southeast Asian nations gather in Washington, where President Joe Biden is seeking to show solid commitment in the face of a rising China.
![Colombia's Gulf Clan sows terror ahead of presidential vote](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/c1/df/e4/Colombia-s-Gulf-Clan-sows-terror-ah-844050_small.jpg)
Colombia's Gulf Clan sows terror ahead of presidential vote
With dozens of villages under siege and as many as two dozen people killed in a week, Colombia's largest drug cartel is sowing terror among civilians, flexing its muscle with days to go to presidential elections.
![New Cuban penal code 'turning the screw' on dissent, critics say](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/31/72/a3/New-Cuban-penal-code--turning-the-s-052596_small.jpg)
New Cuban penal code 'turning the screw' on dissent, critics say
Ten months after unprecedented anti-government protests rocked Cuba, the government is pushing through a penal reform opponents say is designed to pre-emptively quell any future displays of growing public discontent.
![Biden loses potent aide with departure of press secretary Psaki](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/8f/b6/97/Biden-loses-potent-aide-with-depart-626011_small.jpg)
Biden loses potent aide with departure of press secretary Psaki
She could be playing the charmer, hurling verbal explosives, or just applying spin, but whichever version of Jen Psaki appears at the White House podium, there's little question her departure Friday strips President Joe Biden of an able ally.
![North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b6/b0/25/North-Korea-reports-first-Covid-19--161316_small.jpg)
North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency
North Korea has confirmed its first-ever case of Covid-19 and declared a "severe national emergency", with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to "eliminate" the virus, state media said Thursday.
![Nuggets' Jokic named NBA MVP for second straight season](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/98/d7/d4/Nuggets--Jokic-named-NBA-MVP-for-se-636589_small.jpg)
Nuggets' Jokic named NBA MVP for second straight season
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season on Wednesday.
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'Beyond perfect' De Bruyne takes Man City closer to Premier League title
Pep Guardiola described Kevin De Bruyne's form as "beyond perfect" after the Belgian scored four goals in a 5-1 thrashing of Wolves that took Manchester City another step closer to retaining the Premier League.
![Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/a0/36/86/Baby-formula-shortage-sends-US-pare-011202_small.jpg)
Baby formula shortage sends US parents into panic
It's a nightmare for parents. The United States is in the grip of a severe shortage of baby formula -- with a mass product recall aggravating pandemic supply chain woes -- sending families on sometimes desperate hunts for the vital supplies.
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Haaland will make Man City even more prolific, says Guardiola
Erling Haaland's arrival at Manchester City will make the English champions an even more ruthless attacking force, said Pep Guardiola after seeing his side thrash Wolves 5-1 on Wednesday.
![Inter see off Juve to win Italian Cup after penalty drama](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/1c/g0/48/Inter-see-off-Juve-to-win-Italian-C-234266_small.jpg)
Inter see off Juve to win Italian Cup after penalty drama
Inter Milan claimed their eighth Italian Cup on Wednesday after overcoming old foes Juventus 4-2 in an extra-time victory full of incident and controversy.
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Osaka launching own sports agency: report
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is departing IMG and launching her own sports agency with agent Stuart Duguid, Sportico reported Wednesday.
![Ten Hag's Ajax seal 36th Dutch title](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/6b/32/f8/Ten-Hag-s-Ajax-seal-36th-Dutch-titl-503014_small.jpg)
Ten Hag's Ajax seal 36th Dutch title
Ajax secured a second straight Dutch Eredivisie title on Wednesday with a 5-0 thrashing of Heerenveen at the Amsterdam Arena.
![Atletico seal Champions League qualification after win over Elche](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b8/61/42/Atletico-seal-Champions-League-qual-236016_small.jpg)
Atletico seal Champions League qualification after win over Elche
Atletico Madrid secured qualification for the Champions League on Wednesday as a 2-0 victory away at Elche guaranteed their place in La Liga's top four.
Moscow urged to annex Kherson, claims Kyiv bombed Russia town
Pro-Kremlin authorities in Ukraine's Kherson on Wednesday urged President Vladimir Putin to annex the region, as Moscow accused Kyiv of shelling a Russian city in the latest flashpoint of their bloody war.
![Brewers' Yelich hits for cycle for the third time](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/d2/50/5d/Brewers--Yelich-hits-for-cycle-for--652683_small.jpg)
Brewers' Yelich hits for cycle for the third time
Milwaukee's Christian Yelich hit for the cycle against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, the third time the Brewers slugger has achieved the feat.
![US stocks fall, oil rallies as inflation stokes market volatility](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/be/21/96/US-stocks-fall--oil-rallies-as-infl-266445_small.jpg)
US stocks fall, oil rallies as inflation stokes market volatility
Wall Street stocks slumped and oil prices rallied Wednesday as markets churned with more volatility after a report showed US inflation moderated less than investors had been expecting.
![Man City go three points clear after four-goal De Bruyne masterclass](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/fa/84/e8/Man-City-go-three-points-clear-afte-444125_small.jpg)
Man City go three points clear after four-goal De Bruyne masterclass
Kevin De Bruyne produced a four-goal masterclass as Manchester City thrashed Wolves 5-1 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Chelsea consolidated their top four place and pushed Leeds deeper into relegation trouble on Wednesday.