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US to carry out first firing squad execution since 2010
Albania to shut down TikTok in coming days
Albania to shut down TikTok in coming days

Albanian authorities said Thursday they were moving to shut down TikTok in the coming days, following through on a ban announced in December.

March 06, 2025

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Pompidou museum invites public for last look before renovation
Pompidou museum invites public for last look before renovation

The Pompidou museum in Paris has invited art-lovers in for a last look at its collection before it closes its doors for a five-year major renovation.

March 06, 2025

Graham returns for Scotland's Six Nations match against Wales
Graham returns for Scotland's Six Nations match against Wales

Scotland have recalled Darcy Graham in the only change to their starting side for Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Wales.

March 06, 2025

US firm hours away from Moon landing with drill, rovers, drone
US firm hours away from Moon landing with drill, rovers, drone

A drill for ice, a 4G network test, three rovers, and a hopping drone: a US company is hours away from its second lunar landing attempt on Thursday, aiming to advance technologies for future human missions.

March 06, 2025

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Scandinavians boycott US goods over Trump's Ukraine U-turn
Scandinavians boycott US goods over Trump's Ukraine U-turn

Scandinavian consumers outraged by US President Donald Trump's Ukraine policy turnaround have begun boycotting goods and services "Made in USA" but are discovering just how difficult that can be at times.

March 06, 2025

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World's sea ice cover hits record low in February
World's sea ice cover hits record low in February

Global sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole, Europe's climate monitor said on Thursday.

March 06, 2025