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China's Yu, 13, wins third gold with latest Asian Games record
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China's Xi heads to US for talks with Trump: state media
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UK says will revisit Chagos deal after latest Trump criticism
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Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs
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In first, French presidential candidate gives birth during campaign
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Hadjar extends Red Bull contract for 2027 F1 season
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Cambodia no 'safe haven' for cyberscams, PM says
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Black Sea drone attacks spell terror for Turkish sailors
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North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold
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Canada judge to decide prison term for suicide poison seller
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Weinstein faces resentencing in New York for 2006 sex assault
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Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
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Outgoing UN chief makes climate push at New York summit
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Battered Duerer masterpiece up for five-year revamp
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AI risks, Iran war to take center stage at UN
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Trump met with Venezuela's interim leader at UN
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Badminton no.1 An tells dad to keep it down at Asian Games
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Malaysia furore after Najib wins conditional house arrest
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Runaway leader Antonelli eyeing third straight win
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Italy hope for new dawn under Mancini
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Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold
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Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
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Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
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Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes
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AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms
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World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter
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Kenneth Branagh embraces action hero role -- to get in shape
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Meta acts against 3.7 mn scammers' accounts with Singapore police help
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'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins
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Australia PM says draft social media rules about taking back control
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Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series
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Voting opens in Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week
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US-led Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups
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MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'
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'Star Wars' fans and art lovers line up for new Lucas museum
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US refuses to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
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Man City hold Bayern to start Women's Champions League, Arsenal win late
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Oil prices retreat as markets welcome US-Iran talks
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Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but reveals fresh talks
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US refusing to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN: diplomatic sources, UN
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Trump signs security deal with Greenland, Denmark at UN
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Macron urges world to choose UN over 'law of the jungle'
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Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but unveils fresh talks
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All-rounder Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI
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Chile's Atacama Desert blossoms with life after El Nino rains
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Man City peg back Bayern to start Women's Champions League
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Degas, Picasso sculptures bring record prices in New York
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Asian stocks up as investors calm over potential Fed moves
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Lawyer who argued landmark US abortion case outraged over possible reversal
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US abortion debate spills over into Canada
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US baby formula shortage gives Biden new headache
The White House vowed Thursday to take action to boost supplies of baby formula as President Joe Biden was slammed by Republicans for crippling shortages nationwide.
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US Senate confirms Powell for second term as central bank chief
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Jerome Powell to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve, as the central bank fights to crush soaring inflation.
Global stocks down, euro slumps over growth and inflation worries
World equities mostly fell Thursday and the euro hit a five-year dollar low as investors worried about growth amid stubborn inflation and rising interest rates.
US Senate set to confirm Powell for second term as central bank chief
The US Senate was poised Thursday to confirm Jerome Powell to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve, as the central bank works to crush soaring inflation.
Global stocks, euro slump over US inflation alarm
World equities tanked Thursday and the euro hit a five-year dollar low as slowing US inflation failed to dent fears of rising global interest rates.
Show over for Paris' famed Lido cabaret
High-kicking showgirls and nightly cabaret shows at the famed Parisian Lido club on the Champs-Elysees are set to be a thing of the past after the venue's new owner confirmed mass lay-offs on Thursday.
Global stocks slump on alarm over US inflation
World equities tanked Thursday as slowing US inflation failed to dent fears of rising global interest rates and sent oil prices diving on demand concerns.
UK recession risk gathers pace as economy shrinks in March
Britain's economy shrank in March on fallout from soaring inflation, increasing the prospect of the country falling into recession.
Taiwan's Foxconn says impact from Chinese lockdowns limited
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Asian, European stocks down as inflation fears churn markets
Asian and European equities slumped on Thursday following Wall Street's lead, after a key US report renewed fears of inflation and a tightening of monetary policies.
UK oil capital tackles the energy transition... up to a point
In Aberdeen, northeast Scotland, offshore wind turbines, the extension to the city's port, and hydrogen buses are clear evidence of the move to green energy.
SoftBank reports record loss as tech shares tank
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group on Thursday logged a record annual net loss after a bruising year that saw its assets hit by a US tech-share rout and a regulatory crackdown in China.
Nissan reports first full-year net profit in three years
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With Russians gone, French Riviera woos other big spenders
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UK economic growth slows in first quarter
Britain's economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter compared with the final three months of last year as the country battled soaring inflation, official data showed Thursday.
SoftBank reports record $13 bn full-year net loss
Japan's SoftBank Group on Thursday logged a record annual net loss after a bruising period that saw its assets hit by a US tech-share rout and a regulatory crackdown in China.
Erdogan opponents allege Greek border pushbacks
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How will Lebanon vote impact the crisis-hit economy?
The Lebanese parliament voted in on Sunday will have to tackle overdue reforms required for international assistance the cash-strapped country desperately needs.
Asian stocks down as inflation fears churn markets
Asian equities slumped on Thursday following Wall Street's lead, as markets churned after a key US report renewed fears of inflation and a tightening of monetary policies.
US eyes trade deal-lite as Southeast Asian leaders gather
The United States is preparing a scaled-back version of a trade pact as Southeast Asian nations gather in Washington, where President Joe Biden is seeking to show solid commitment in the face of a rising China.
US stocks fall, oil rallies as inflation stokes market volatility
Wall Street stocks slumped and oil prices rallied Wednesday as markets churned with more volatility after a report showed US inflation moderated less than investors had been expecting.