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Japan plans $3 bn domestic relief package as oil prices surge

Japan plans $3 bn domestic relief package as oil prices surge

Japan plans to help residents and businesses facing difficulty due to a surge in oil prices fuelled by the Ukraine crisis with $3 billion in relief funds, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday.

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European equities fall, as oil flirts with $120

European equities fall, as oil flirts with $120

European stocks slid and oil flirted with $120 per barrel Thursday as conflict raged in Ukraine.

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Punishing Russian judokas unjustified, says international federation

Punishing Russian judokas unjustified, says international federation

The International Olympic Committee's call for federations to bar Russian athletes due to the invasion of Ukraine has been criticised as "not justified" by the International Judo Federation.

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Test cricket is 'real cricket', Virat Kohli says

Test cricket is 'real cricket', Virat Kohli says

Test cricket is the "real cricket", Virat Kohli said Thursday ahead of his 100th game for India in the five-day format, his first since stepping down as captain in January.

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Max Verstappen commits future to Red Bull in bumper deal

Max Verstappen commits future to Red Bull in bumper deal

World champion Max Verstappen has signed a five-year contract extension with Red Bull, the Formula One team announced on Thursday.

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Satellite operator OneWeb suspends Baikonur launches

Satellite operator OneWeb suspends Baikonur launches

Global satellite communications company OneWeb announced on Thursday that its board had voted to suspend all launches from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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Is 5G truly green, or will it burn up more resources?

Is 5G truly green, or will it burn up more resources?

The tech industry has long tried to align with the green movement, though its leaders are often accused of spouting nebulous slogans and making hard-to-test pledges.

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Molotovs and sandbags: Ukraine city braces for Russian attack

Molotovs and sandbags: Ukraine city braces for Russian attack

Shovelling sand into bags and collecting bottles to make Molotov cocktails, volunteers in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro are preparing for an onslaught from invading Russian troops.

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Ukrainian team hails 'miracle' arrival for Beijing Paralympics

Ukrainian team hails 'miracle' arrival for Beijing Paralympics

The arrival of Ukrainian athletes at Beijing's Winter Paralympics is a "miracle", the team's top official said Thursday, with some narrowly escaping bombs as they left during the Russian invasion.

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Max Verstappen signs long-term contract extension with Red Bull

Max Verstappen signs long-term contract extension with Red Bull

World champion Max Verstappen has signed a long-term contract extension with Red Bull, the Formula One team announced on Thursday.

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