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Pope Leo signals no plan to go beyond blessings for same-sex couples

ABOARD THE PAPAL ⁠FLIGHT, April 23 (Reuters) - Pope Leo signaled on Thursday that he does ⁠not plan to go beyond efforts made by his predecessor Francis ‌to offer Church blessings for same-sex couples, saying taking new steps could cause disunity in Catholicism.

Motorsport

Motor racing-McLaren will have 'completely new' car for Miami GP

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Champions McLaren ⁠will have "a completely new car" when Formula One returns from a five-week break at the Miami Grand Prix ⁠in May, according to team principal Andrea Stella.

World

Flash: Air sirens triggered in Tehran to counter "hostile targets" -- Iran's Mehr News Agency

Flash: Air sirens triggered in Tehran to counter "hostile targets" -- Iran's Mehr News Agency

World

Mozambican exporters hail China's zero-tariff policy to boost agricultural trade expansion

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff policy will significantly boost African exports by slashing trade costs and enhancing the price competitiveness of products, said Mozambican exporters on Thursday at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city.

World

UK's Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - British ⁠Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was "increasingly ⁠concerned" about a growing use of proxies by foreign states ‌to carry out attacks in Britain, pledging to bring forward new legislation following recent attacks.

World

Interview: China emerges as engine of global industrial innovation, says Schneider senior executive

HANNOVER, Germany, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China has emerged as both a key market and a growing source of global industrial innovation, a senior executive of Schneider Electric has said.

Technology

Microsoft plans first voluntary employee buyout, CNBC reports

April 23 (Reuters) - Microsoft is planning ⁠its first voluntary employee buyout in the Windows maker's 51-year history, CNBC ⁠reported on Thursday, citing a memo.

World

Interview: China plays key role in global geoparks network, supports international development: UNESCO official

PARIS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China plays a leading role in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN) and is increasingly contributing its experience to other countries, a UNESCO official has said.

Football

Soccer-Coventry chairman King shrugs off reports linking Lampard with Chelsea return

April 23 (Reuters) - Coventry City chairman ⁠Doug King is unconcerned about the prospect that Frank Lampard, the manager ⁠who led the club back to the Premier League after 25 years, ‌may leave in the close season, with reports linking the coach with a return to Chelsea.

Tennis

Tennis-ATP and Saudi PIF launch programme to support rising talent

MADRID, ⁠April 23 (Reuters) - The ATP and Saudi Arabia's Public ⁠Investment Fund (PIF) launched the ATP Next Gen ‌Accelerator on Thursday, a programme aimed at supporting rising talent and widening opportunities for players from the Global South as they ​seek to break onto the ATP ⁠Tour.

Football

Soccer-Former teacher Kuroda eyes Asian Champions League success with Machida

JEDDAH, April 23 (Reuters) - After three ⁠decades as a high school teacher, Machida Zelvia coach Go Kuroda will try to crown a ⁠fairytale rise on Saturday when his side take on big-spending defending champions Al-Ahli in the ‌final of the Asian Champions League Elite.

Football

Soccer-Yamal out for rest of season with hamstring injury but expected to make World Cup

April 23 (Reuters) - Barcelona attacker Lamine ⁠Yamal will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring ⁠injury in his left leg, but the Spain international is expected ‌to be available for this year's World Cup, the LaLiga side said on Thursday.

Technology

Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft bets on 'Black Flag' remake to turn its ship around

April 23 (Reuters) - ⁠Ubisoft said on Thursday that "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced", a ⁠remake of its 2013 pirate-themed hit title, would launch on ‌July 9, marking the video game group's first major release since its profit warning in January.  

World

China Focus: Girl led aboard during Yemen evacuation reunites with navy "sister" after 11 years

QINGDAO, April 23 (Xinhua) -- As China marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, a heartwarming reunion has taken place more than a decade after a Chinese naval evacuation from war-torn Yemen: a PLA Navy servicewoman and the girl she once led to safety have met again, renewing their special bond.

World

Israel's Haifa Airport reopens following ceasefire with Lebanon

JERUSALEM, April 23 (Xinhua) -- International flights at Haifa Airport in northern Israel resumed on Thursday after being suspended when the conflict with Iran broke out on Feb. 28, according to statements issued by the Israel Airports Authority and the transport ministry.

World

Argentina blocks journalists from government house citing espionage with smart glasses

BUENOS AIRES, April 23 (Reuters) - The government of Argentina's President ⁠Javier Milei blocked the entry of accredited journalists to government ‌house Casa Rosada on Thursday, citing an incident of "illegal espionage" after a local television network aired footage recorded with smart glasses.  

World

Chinese wushu event held in Kyrgyz capital

BISHKEK, April 23 (Xinhua) -- An event dedicated to Chinese wushu, titled "Charm of Chinese Kung Fu," was held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, drawing about 1,000 participants from both countries.

Nation

Foreign woman detained over discovery of man’s body in Klang

SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a foreign woman to assist in investigations following the discovery of a man's body at a residence in Klang on Thursday (April 23).

Technology

In two Amazon units, 'builder' replaces traditional job titles

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 (Reuters) - During ⁠Amazon's annual review season now under way, hundreds of employees will see their job titles ⁠stripped.

World

Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'

April 23 (Reuters) - Two ⁠Russian LGBT organisations said on Thursday ⁠they had been designated by separate courts ‌as "extremist", part of a widening crackdown on the gay and transgender community.