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Ukraine says Russian strike on training camp kills 3 soldiers
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Trump's MAGA base defies conservative pro-Israel doctrine
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US Fed set to hold firm against Trump pressure
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Five products to be hit by Trump's incoming tariffs
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US second quarter GDP growth to reflect tariff turbulence
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US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite
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Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube
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England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
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American Eagle 'jeans' campaign that stars Sydney Sweeney under fire
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Portugal battles to contain wildfires
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FIFA World Cup draw in Vegas on December 5: reports
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Japanese qualifier Ito ousts seventh seed Paolini in Montreal
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New Athletic captain Williams 'lucky' to represent migrants in Spain
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Musetti, Rune set winning pace for ATP seeds in Toronto
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Venus Williams gets US Open mixed doubles wild card spot
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Tens of thousands of Catholics head to Vatican's Jubilee of Youth
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Trump says fell out with Epstein because he was taking Mar-a-Lago spa staff
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Russia strikes kill 25 in Ukraine as Trump shortens Moscow deadline
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US pushes to revoke scientific ruling that underpins climate regulations
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US says Trump has 'final call' on China trade truce
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Goalkeeper Trafford returns to Man City from Burnley
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Qatar, Saudi, Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule
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Trump opens Scottish golf course and vows 'peaceful world'
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Aubameyang close to Marseille return: club
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Gucci owner Kering posts 46% profit slump before new CEO arrives
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Cambodia-Thailand truce broadly holds despite shaky start
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P&G estimates $1 bn tariff hit, plans some US price hikes
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Mbeumo looks forward to Fernandes link-up at Man Utd
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Displaced Cambodians return home after Thailand truce
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Tens of thousands in Rome for Vatican's Jubilee of Youth
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Pogacar to skip Vuelta after Tour de France triumph
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New York mass shooter blamed NFL for his brain injuries
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Impressive Scandinavia delivers O'Brien Goodwood Cup 1-2
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US to overturn foundational climate ruling on Tuesday
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Russia strikes kill 25 in Ukraine as Kremlin notes new Trump deadline
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Jeep owner Stellantis says has turned corner on sales
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India coach Gambhir clashes with Oval staff ahead of final Test
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Netherlands bars two hardline Israeli ministers
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IMF lifts 2025 growth forecast on 'fragile' easing in trade tensions
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Portugal's Joao Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
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Stock markets boosted after EU, US strike trade deal
Stock markets rose in Europe and Asia on Monday after the European Union and United States hammered out a deal to avert a potentially damaging trade war.

Heineken sees beer sales dip but keeps profit outlook
Dutch brewer Heineken sold less beer in the first half of the year, it announced Monday, as a slump in sales in Europe and the US failed to offset better performance in Asia.

US tariff tussles stuff of nightmares for Bordeaux winemakers
French wine producers, already reeling from a downturn in their market, still do not know how bitter a taste the US tariffs on wine will leave on their palates.
European Union resigned to 15 pecent US tariff
The United States and European Union clinched a trade agreement on Sunday that will see EU exports taxed at 15 percent, in a bid to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war.

US-China set to meet with extension of tariff pause on the cards
Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to renew negotiations Monday -- with an extension of lower tariff levels on the cards -- as President Donald Trump's trade policy enters a critical week.

What we know so far about the EU-US trade deal
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen clinched an agreement Sunday with US President Donald Trump to avoid crippling tariffs from hitting the bloc, with both leaders hailing a "good deal".
EU, US strike 'biggest-ever' trade deal
The United States and European Union on Sunday clinched what President Donald Trump described as the "biggest-ever" deal to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war.

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent.

Humanoid robots embodiment of China's AI ambitions
Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai's World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China's growing AI prowess and ambition.

Iraqi women table tennis players chase Paralympic dreams
Iraqi table tennis player Nur al-Huda Sarmad adjusts her wheelchair before striking the ball into play, braving sweltering heat, social stigma and inadequate facilities as she dreams of taking her team to the Paralympics.

US Fed poised to hold off on rate cuts, defying Trump pressure
The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming meeting, as officials gather under the cloud of an intensifying pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

Trump, EU chief seek deal in transatlantic tariffs standoff
President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen meet Sunday in Scotland in a decisive push to resolve a months-long transatlantic trade standoff -- with the US leader putting the chances of a deal at one in two.

'Welcome to hell': Freed migrants tell of horrors in Salvadoran jail
Mervin Yamarte left Venezuela with his younger brother, hoping for a better life.

Over 600 malnourished children die in six months in Nigeria: MSF
More than 600 malnourished children have died in northern Nigeria in six months after failing to receive proper care as foreign aid dries up, a medical charity has said.

French left urges Macron to act over US plan to destroy contraceptives
France's left-wing politicians on Saturday called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene over US plans to destroy nearly $10 million worth of female contraceptives in Europe, calling it an "affront" to public health.

China urges global consensus on balancing AI development, security
China's Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating.

US stocks end at records as markets eye tariff deadline
Wall Street stock indices ended at fresh records Friday as US investors bet on additional trade deals following this week's breakthrough with Japan.

Trump, EU chief to meet Sunday in push for trade deal
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump said Friday they would meet in Scotland this weekend in a decisive push to resolve a months-long transatlantic trade standoff.

Trade on agenda as Trump lands in Scotland for diplomacy and golf
US President Donald Trump landed in Scotland on Friday for a five-day visit set to mix diplomacy, business and leisure, as a huge UK security operation swung into place amid planned protests near his family-owned golf resorts.

Stock markets mark time as Trump puts EU-US trade deal at 50/50
Stock markets marked time Friday as the latest trade-related rally lost steam as US President Donald Trump rated the chances of Washington striking a trade deal with the European Union at barely 50/50.

How might Trump's tariffs hurt Brazil?
With Donald Trump's punitive tariffs against Brazil poised to take effect within days, Latin America's largest economy is bracing for a virtual embargo on its planes, grains, and crude oil.

Stock markets stall as Trump puts EU-US trade deal at 50/50
Stock markets stalled Friday as the latest trade-related rally lost steam and US President Donald Trump rated the chances of Washington striking a trade deal with the European Union at barely 50/50.

UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a "milestone" in their years-long battle for stronger regulations.
Stock markets turn lower as trade deal rally fades
Stock markets mostly fell Friday as the latest trade-related rally lost momentum, with investors also digesting a mixed batch of corporate earnings.

New cryptocurrency may be aiding Russia to dodge sanctions
Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions, experts have told AFP.

Cognac maker Remy Cointreau lifts guidance after China deal
French drinks group Remy Cointreau lifted Friday its outlook for the year after a deal between the EU and China on cognac imports, but now expects a stiffer impact from US levies and the strong euro.

Small businesses warn of Trump tariff impact on toy industry at Comic-Con
Small business owners used the festive backdrop of Comic-Con on Thursday to discuss a sobering topic: the negative impact that US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are having on the toy industry.

Volkswagen takes 1.3-bn-euro hit from Trump tariffs
German auto giant Volkswagen said Friday that tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump had cost it 1.3 billion euros in the first half of the year as it reported falling profit.

Trump trip to Scotland combines diplomacy and golf
US President Donald Trump travels to Scotland on Friday for a mix of diplomacy, business and leisure, as he stays at family-owned golf resorts.

UK water pollution alarms summer bathers
Pensioner Chris Stanley became so incensed by water companies dumping wastewater into the sea near his home that four years ago he stopped paying his bills.

US regulators greenlight contentious $8 bn Skydance-Paramount merger
US regulators on Thursday approved an $8 billion deal for Skydance to acquire Paramount Global amid tumult in the latter's news and late night programming on CBS, a leading American broadcaster.

Puerto Rico's community-owned solar power: alternative to frequent blackouts
Enid Medina Guzman always has candles on hand -- not for creating ambiance, but because one of the blackouts that plague Puerto Rico could strike at any time.