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Germany's AfD poised to preside over state assembly for first time
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Seoul weighs steps to force North Korea landmine apology
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Australia's opposition vows 'largest cut to immigration' in country's history
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Yemen's Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
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Tuvalu govt adviser says Australia overstepped in pre-COP visit
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COP31 eyes modest steps as climate disasters multiply
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Asian stocks mixed despite tech-led Wall St record
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American Nobel laureate in medicine hopes to illuminate the brain
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Tens of thousands expected in Paris for high school protests
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Trump approves firing squad for convicted US military base shooter
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AI borrowing binge rattles US markets
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Young Canadians sue government over alleged climate failures
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Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM
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White Sox down Guardians to take 2-0 series lead
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Leaders visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change
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Yemen's Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
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France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat Turkey
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Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
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Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
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Military plane crash kills 32 in Nigeria
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Esposito seals Italy win over Turkey in Nations League
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Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
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New York's Nasdaq index was headed towards a record-high close on Thursday, lifted by strong earnings from chipmaker Nvidia.
US new home sales miss expectations in April
Sales of new US homes were weaker than analysts expected in April, government data showed Thursday, with slower mortgage demand appearing to bog down the number of transactions.
Wall Street gains on Nvidia results while eurozone stocks lifted by survey
Shares mostly rose Thursday with Wall Street lifted by strong earnings from Nvidia and eurozone equities boosted by news of encouraging business activity.
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Eurozone equities advanced Thursday on news of encouraging business activity while London held firm as investors digested Britain's election announcement, stubborn inflation concerns and bright Nvidia earnings.
Yellen urges 'more ambitious' G7 plans for Russian assets
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday urged G7 ministers meeting in Italy to work on "more ambitious options" to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.
The Who bassist's guitar up for auction in France
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Asian and European markets diverged Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting indicated officials would keep interest rates elevated for some time as they struggle to bring inflation down to target.
France's Macron urges calm in riot-hit New Caledonia
France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Thursday, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary".
S. Korea president announces record $19 bn plan to boost chip industry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday announced a record $19-billion-dollar support plan for the country's crucial semiconductor industry.
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The US House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a bill that would create a new legal framework for digital currencies, in a move cheered by crypto supporters but opposed by consumer groups who say it fails to protect investors.
Nvidia profits soar on demand for AI power
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Argentine economic activity plunges amid austerity drive
Argentina's economic activity continued to plummet in March, with the construction and manufacturing industries leading the slowdown as President Javier Milei's government slashes spending, official figures showed Wednesday.
Global stocks mostly fall on lingering worries over inflation
Global stocks mostly retreated Wednesday after British inflation data doused hopes of a quick Bank of England rate cut, while Federal Reserve minutes spotlighted worries about lingering pricing pressure.
US Fed's rate meeting minutes show growing inflation concerns
A strong US economy and an uptick in inflation led the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee to conclude that progress against rising prices had stalled, according to minutes of its most recent meeting published Wednesday.
Europe shares fall, Wall Street flat after UK inflation miss clouds rate outlook
Wall Street shares were flat ahead of a key earnings report while stocks fell in Europe after a disappointing UK inflation report doused hopes of a quick Bank of England rate cut.
Govts, tech firms vow to cooperate against AI risks at Seoul summit
More than a dozen countries and some of the world's biggest tech firms pledged on Wednesday to cooperate against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, including its ability to dodge human control, as they wrapped up a global summit in Seoul.