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EU renews online child sex abuse detection powers

EU renews online child sex abuse detection powers

The European Union on Thursday allowed online platforms to scan for child sexual abuse material in users' chats -- but with an exemption for encrypted messaging services.

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Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago

Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago

Lewis Hamilton expressed pride in himself and Ferrari on Thursday when asked to reflect on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix when he described himself as "useless" and suggested Ferrari should "sign another driver".

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Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough

Airbus, Boeing fly in different directions at Farnborough

Airbus and Boeing presented differing outlooks for their commercial aircraft in coming years, as the aviation sector gathered near London for this week's Farnborough airshow.

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Carapaz eyes polkadot mountains jersey after stage win

Carapaz eyes polkadot mountains jersey after stage win

Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz said he would now target the King of the Mountains polkadot jersey after claiming victory on the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.

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Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians

Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians

The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.

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Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee

Wildfires sweeping through parts of Italy, France and Spain on Thursday forced thousands of people to flee blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds.

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Carapaz claims Tour de France stage as Pogacar loses key team-mate

Carapaz claims Tour de France stage as Pogacar loses key team-mate

Ecuador's Richard Carapaz climbed to victory on the Alpine 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday as race leader Tadej Pogacar lost a key team-mate to illness.

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NATO to overhaul European fuel pipeline network

NATO to overhaul European fuel pipeline network

NATO countries have agreed a 27-billion-euro overhaul of their fuel network to supply forces in Europe in coming decades, in a move Romania hailed on Thursday as "essential" for security.

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Alonso welcomes Aston Martin upgrade, warns against unreal expectations

Alonso welcomes Aston Martin upgrade, warns against unreal expectations

Fernando Alonso on Thursday warned that Aston Martin's long-awaited upgraded chassis, being introduced at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, was unlikely to change their position as tail-enders.

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Anderson declares Man City 'kings of Manchester' after £116 mn move

Anderson declares Man City 'kings of Manchester' after £116 mn move

Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City the "kings of Manchester" after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest.

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