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Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
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Teenager Antonelli grabs pole for Miami sprint race
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Man City climb to third as De Bruyne sinks Wolves
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Mercedes' Wolff backs Hamilton to come good with Ferrari
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'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation
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Elway agent death likely accidental: report
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Turkish Cypriots protest new rule allowing hijab in school
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Germany's AfD dealt blow with right-wing extremist label
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Trump NASA budget prioritizes Moon, Mars missions over research
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Hard-right romps through UK polls slapping aside main parties
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Rangers hire two-time NHL champion Sullivan as coach
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Haaland on bench for Man City as striker returns ahead of schedule
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US designates two Haitian gangs as terror groups
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Lower profits at US oil giants amid fall in crude prices
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NBA icon Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach after 29 seasons
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'Devastated' Prince Harry says no return to UK but seeks royal reconciliation
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Grande scratched from Kentucky Derby
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Carney vows to transform Canada economy to withstand Trump
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Prince Harry says he would 'love' to reconcile with family
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Major offshore quake causes tsunami scare in Chile, Argentina
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GM cuts shift at Canada plant over 'evolving trade environment'
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F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041
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Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history
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US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business
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Trump eyes huge 'woke' cuts in budget blueprint
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Ruud downs Cerundolo to book spot in Madrid Open final
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Gregg Popovich stepping down as San Antonio Spurs coach after 29 seasons: team
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Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City
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Vine escapes to Tour of Romandie 3rd stage win as Baudin keeps lead
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Olympic 100m medalist Kerley arrested, out of Miami Grand Slam meet
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Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat
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Arteta 'pain' as Arsenal fall short in Premier League title race
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Hard-right romps across UK local elections slapping down main parties
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US ends duty-free shipping loophole for low-cost goods from China
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Renewables sceptic Peter Dutton aims for Australian PM's job
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Australians vote in election swayed by inflation, Trump
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Syria slams Israeli Damascus strike as 'dangerous escalation'
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Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026
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Maresca confident Chelsea can close gap to Liverpool
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Watchdog accuses papal contenders of ignoring sex abuse
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Berlin culture official quits after funding cut backlash
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US hiring better than expected despite Trump uncertainty
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Barca's Ter Stegen to return from long lay-off for Valladolid trip
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US hiring slows less than expected, unemployment unchanged
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Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave
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Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a tailspin and upending decades-long free trade norms.

China says opposes new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'
China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports and vowed "countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests".

Quake-hit Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.

Shiny and deadly, unexploded munitions a threat to Gaza children
War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to pick them up, a demining expert said.

Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war
Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation.

Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
Global financial markets were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China and the European Union in particular, with the risk of undermining the international economy.

Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but said they were aiming for a cool-headed response.

Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs
After weeks of anticipation, US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners Wednesday, calling it a "declaration of economic independence."

US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs
President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on Wednesday was widely panned by US business lobbying groups, who voiced concern about the impact of the new duties on their operations.

Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping 10 percent tariffs on imports from around the world and harsh additional levies on key trading partners.

US stocks end up, but volatility ahead after latest Trump tariffs
Wall Street stocks finished higher Wednesday following a volatile session ahead of US President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements, while European stocks ended the day lower.

Boeing chief reports progress to Senate panel after 'serious missteps'
The head of Boeing acknowledged to lawmakers Wednesday that it made "serious missteps in recent years" while insisting the aviation giant has chalked up progress in winning back consumer and investor confidence.

Is Musk's political career descending to Earth?
Elon Musk's rise as President Donald Trump's all-powerful wingman was as rapid and unstoppable as one of his SpaceX rockets. But reports Wednesday are fueling speculation that the billionaire's political career may be coming back to Earth.

On Mexico-US border, Trump's 'Liberation Day' brings fears for future
As dawn broke over the Mexican-US border on US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," Raul Hernandez steered his semi-trailer carrying Toyota pick-up trucks towards California, worried how tariffs would affect him.

Tesla sales slump as pressure piles on Musk
Tesla's worldwide sales tumbled in the first quarter, figures showed Wednesday, piling further pressure on CEO Elon Musk who faces a growing backlash for his role overseeing US federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump.

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok: report
Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

Tesla first quarter sales sink amid anger over Musk politics
Tesla reported a 13 percent drop in first quarter auto sales Wednesday amid lower production during factory upgrades and blowback over CEO Elon Musk's work for President Donald Trump's administration.

Nintendo says Switch 2 console to be launched on June 5
Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in years.

Certain foreign firms must 'self-certify' with Trump diversity rules: US embassies
The United States is not planning to verify foreign firms over their diversity programmes but needs certain companies to self-certify compliance with new US rules, two of its main European embassies said Wednesday, after a furore over an apparent warning sent to European companies.

Nigerian president sacks board of state oil company
President Bola Tinubu dismissed the entire leadership of Nigeria's state-run oil company Wednesday, naming a former Shell executive to lead the outfit in a sweeping overhaul that one commentator described as "long overdue".

Heathrow 'warned about power supply' days before shutdown
Heathrow airport was warned about its power supply in the days before the entire hub was shut down due to an outage that caused massive disruption, lawmakers were told on Wednesday.

Swedish insurer drops $160 mn Tesla stake over labour rights
Swedish insurance company Folksam said Wednesday it had given up its $160 million stake in Tesla due to the electric carmaker's approach to labour rights.

Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, with speculation about what he has in store stoking uncertainty on trading floors.

Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Asian markets edged up Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation about what he has in store is stoking uncertainty on trading floors.

UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.

How a Brazilian chief is staving off Amazon destruction
You don't need a GPS to find the home turf of the Amazon's most famous resident, Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire.

Brazil binman finds newborn baby on garbage route
A garbage collector in Rio de Janeiro got the surprise of his life on Tuesday when he found a newborn baby, that he first took for a discarded doll, abandoned next to a dumpster.

Trump set to unleash 'Liberation Day' tariffs
US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, but kept the world guessing until the last minute about the scope of an onslaught that could spark a global trade war.

GM leads first quarter US auto sales as tariffs loom
General Motors led US vehicle sales in the first quarter, according to company reports Tuesday, as the industry braces for President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs this week.

Trump 'perfecting' new tariffs as nervous world braces
US President Donald Trump kept the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as he made final preparations for a "Liberation Day" announcement of sweeping new tariffs that could trigger a global trade war.

Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
Donald Trump had the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as the US president prepared to unveil a promised raft of tariffs that could trigger a cascading global trade war.

UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain.