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Danish brewer adds AI 'colleagues' to human team
AFP - 1h ago
They have names, faces and email addresses, but the five new colleagues at Denmark's Royal Unibrew only exist in the …
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China accuses US spies of Asian Winter Games cyberattacks
AFP - 2h ago
Chinese security officials said Tuesday they had implicated three US "secret agents" in cyberattacks during February's …
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Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
AFP - 2h ago
Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind …
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Xi's Vietnam trip aiming to 'screw' US, says Trump
AFP - 2h ago
China's President Xi Jinping paid tribute to Vietnam's late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Tuesday, his last day of …
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The miracle babies who survived Ravensbruck
AFP - 4h ago
They were born in a hell on Earth and were never supposed to survive. But by some miracle a handful of babies born in …
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Meta news ban intensifying Canadians' legacy media break
AFP - 4h ago
As Canada heads into an election this month, voters looking for campaign news on Facebook or Instagram will find …
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US opens door to tariffs on pharma, semiconductors
AFP - 4h ago
The United States opened the door on Monday to tariffs targeting high-end technology and pharmaceuticals, feeding the …
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Harvey Weinstein New York retrial for sex crimes to begin
AFP - 5h ago
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces a retrial starting Tuesday, on rape and sex assault charges for which a …
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Harvard sees $2.2 billion in funding frozen after defying Trump
AFP - 6h ago
Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding Monday after rejecting a list of …
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Israel demands hostage release for Gaza ceasefire: Hamas
AFP - 7h ago
Hamas said Monday that Israel has offered a 45-day ceasefire if it releases half of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, …
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Alvarez bags penalty double as Atletico beat Valladolid
AFP - 4h ago
Julian Alvarez netted two penalties as Atletico Madrid dispatched bottom side Real Valladolid 4-2 on Monday in La Liga.
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Pope paves way for 'God's architect' Gaudi's sainthood
AFP - 6h ago
The Catholic Church has put Antoni Gaudi, the designer of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica nicknamed "God's …
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Israeli demands hostage release for Gaza ceasefire: Hamas
Apr 14 2025
Hamas said Monday that Israel has offered a 45-day ceasefire if it releases half of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, …
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El Salvador's Bukele rules out returning migrant, in love-fest with Trump
Apr 14 2025
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on Monday ruled out returning a man wrongly deported from the United States, as he …
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Ukrainians mourn Sumy strike victims as Russia denies targeting civilians
Apr 14 2025
Residents of the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Monday grieved the victims of one of the deadliest attacks of the war as …
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Trump's tariff exemptions give markets relief, but uncertainty dominates
Apr 14 2025
US tariff exemptions for electronics prompted market rallies Monday from Asia to Wall Street, but uncertainty dominated …
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UN warns of Gaza humanitarian crisis as France, Abbas call for truce
Apr 14 2025
The United Nations warned Monday that Gaza was facing its most severe humanitarian crisis since the war began, with no …
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Noboa wins Ecuador presidential runoff, rival claims fraud
Apr 14 2025
Ecuador's president reelect Daniel Noboa faced the herculean task of uniting his violence-struck nation Monday, after …
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13 million displaced as Sudan war enters third year: UN
Apr 14 2025
Sudan's civil war has displaced 13 million people, the United Nations reported Monday, as the conflict between the army …
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UN warns over Gaza humanitarian crisis as France, Abbas call for truce
Apr 14 2025
The United Nations warned Monday that Gaza was facing its most severe humanitarian crisis since the war began, with no …
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Macron urges 'reform' of Palestinian Authority to run Gaza without Hamas
Apr 14 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron Monday urged "reform" of the Palestinian Authority as part of a plan for the West …
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Trump's tariff exemptions give markets relief, but tensions loom
Apr 14 2025
US tariff exemptions for electronics prompted market rallies Monday from Asia to Wall Street, but failed to settle …
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Russia says deadly Sumy strike hit army meeting
Apr 14 2025
Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using …
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Hungarian lawmakers back constitutional curbs on LGBTQ people, dual nationals
Apr 14 2025
Hungarian lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed constitutional changes targeting the country's LGBTQ community and …
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Hungarian lawmakers back curbs on LGBTQ people, dual nationals
Apr 14 2025
Hungarian lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed constitutional changes targeting the country's LGBTQ community and …
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Trump hosts 'coolest dictator' Bukele in migrant crackdown talks
Apr 14 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday hosted El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, the self-described "world's coolest …
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Xi calls on China, Vietnam to 'oppose unilateral bullying' on regional tour
Apr 14 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday called on his country and Vietnam to "oppose unilateral bullying", Beijing's state …
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Katy Perry roars into space on all-woman flight
Apr 14 2025
Pop star Katy Perry completed a brief foray into space Monday, roaring to the edge of the cosmos with an all-women crew …
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Hungary set to restrict constitutional rights in 'Easter cleanup'
Apr 14 2025
Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ …
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China, Vietnam sign agreements after Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere'
Apr 14 2025
China and Vietnam signed dozens of cooperation agreements Monday, strengthening ties between the communist-run countries …
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Trump says no one 'off the hook' on tariffs but markets rise
Apr 14 2025
Stock markets on Monday welcomed US tariff exemptions for electronics, but President Donald Trump signalled the reprieve …
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Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-woman flight
Apr 14 2025
Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-woman group set to touch the edge of space Monday, roaring into …
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Nobel Literature Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies in Peru
Apr 14 2025
Peruvian writer and Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa died on Sunday at the age of 89, his family announced, …
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Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight
Apr 14 2025
Pop star Katy Perry will be the biggest name in an all-female group set to touch the edge of space Monday, roaring into …
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Trump spotlight divides S.Africa's Afrikaners
Apr 14 2025
Country music and the aroma of pancakes enveloped the "Boeremark", or farmer's market, outside South Africa's capital …
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World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine
Apr 14 2025
World leaders condemned a Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks in months, while US …
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Perfect Piastri puts McLaren in driving seat
Apr 14 2025
Oscar Piastri wrapped up a dream weekend in Bahrain to leave McLaren with their two drivers atop the drivers standings.
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Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite
Apr 14 2025
Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League …
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A coffin for Pol Pot's memory, 50 years after Phnom Penh's fall
Apr 14 2025
A new coffin-shaped structure topped with a clear plastic roof looms over the cremation site of Pol Pot in Anlong Veng, …
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Russian missile strike on Ukraine city kills 34
Apr 14 2025
A Russian missile strike on Sunday on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, authorities said as European …
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Trump warns no country 'off the hook' on tariffs
Apr 14 2025
US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be "getting off the hook" on tariffs, as his …
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WHO says child dies after Israel strike hits Gaza hospital
Apr 14 2025
An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza's few functioning hospitals, resulting in the death of a child according to …
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Incumbent Noboa wins Ecuador presidential runoff
Apr 14 2025
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa claimed a runaway victory in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters …
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German archive where victims of the Nazis come back to life
Apr 14 2025
If it wasn't for the Arolsen Archives, half-sisters Sula Miller and Helen Schaller would never have met.
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Paris Olympic torches, other memorabilia auctioned off
Apr 14 2025
Torches used in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and numerous other official memorabilia were auctioned off on Sunday, with fans …
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Liverpool within touching distance of title, Man Utd thrashed by Newcastle
Apr 14 2025
Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over …
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Incumbent Noboa leads Ecuador presidential runoff
Apr 14 2025
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa held an early lead in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters appearing to …
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Trump advisor Navarro looks to cool spat with Musk
Apr 14 2025
Donald Trump's trade advisor Peter Navarro on Sunday insisted that "everything's fine with Elon" Musk, after the Tesla …
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Children's show 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' takes Coachella by storm
Apr 14 2025
The wide-eyed, permanently smiling, colorful characters of cult kids musical "Yo Gabba Gabba!" gave Coachella A-listers …
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Van der Poel demands action after being hit in face by projectile at Paris-Roubaix
Apr 14 2025
Mathieu van der Poel was struck in the face by a water bottle thrown from the roadside during his third consecutive win …
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Trump downplays tariffs walk-back, says no country 'off the hook'
Apr 13 2025
US President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be getting "off the hook" on tariffs despite a 90-day …
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Polls close in Ecuador's razor-tight presidential runoff
Apr 13 2025
Polls closed in Ecuador's too-close-to-call presidential election Sunday, with incumbent Daniel Noboa hoping to fend off …
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Russian Palm Sunday strike on Ukraine city kills 34
Apr 13 2025
A Russian missile strike on Sunday on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, authorities said as European …
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US says tech tariff exemptions may be short-lived
Apr 13 2025
Recent exemptions to sweeping US import tariffs may be short-lived, top officials said Sunday, with Donald Trump warning …
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WHO says child killed after Israel strike hits Gaza hospital
Apr 13 2025
An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza's few functioning hospitals, killing a child according to the World Health …
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Ecuador votes in razor-tight presidential runoff
Apr 13 2025
Ecuadorans are voting Sunday in a too-close-to-call presidential election that pits incumbent Daniel Noboa against a …
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McLaren's Piastri powers to 'mega' win in Bahrain
Apr 13 2025
Oscar Piastri powered to victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, coasting clear from George Russell's Mercedes to …
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Russian strike on city centre of Ukraine's Sumy kills 34
Apr 13 2025
A Russian missile strike on Sunday in the city centre of Ukraine's city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, Kyiv said, …
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Russian strike on city centre of Ukraine's Sumy kills 32
Apr 13 2025
A Russian missile strike on Sunday in the city centre of Ukraine's city of Sumy killed at least 32 people, Kyiv said, …
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Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
Apr 13 2025
An Israeli air strike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, with the Israeli …
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Ecuador votes in razor-close presidential runoff
Apr 13 2025
Ecuadorans began voting Sunday in a too-close-to-call presidential election pitting the incumbent, security hawk Daniel …
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Russian strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills 31, including two children
Apr 13 2025
A Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 31 people including two children and wounded …
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Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21
Apr 13 2025
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on …
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US exempts tech imports in tariff step back
Apr 13 2025
The Trump administration has exempted a raft of consumer electronics from its punishing import tariffs -- offering …
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US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks
Apr 13 2025
The United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US …
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Ecuador's presidential hopefuls face toxic brew of crime, unemployment
Apr 12 2025
Cartel violence is hollowing out Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil, scaring away tourists, pummelling the economy and …
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Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor
Apr 12 2025
Israel said Saturday it planned to expand its military offensive in Gaza after seizing a new corridor as part of a …
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De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Arsenal held by Brentford
Apr 12 2025
Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Arsenal's 1-1 …
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Accord reached 'in principle' over tackling future pandemics: negotiating body
Apr 12 2025
World Health Organization members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of …
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De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Forest beaten by Everton
Apr 12 2025
Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Nottingham …
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Israel seizes key Gaza corridor, expanding offensive
Apr 12 2025
Israel said Saturday its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts …
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US, Iran hold 'constructive' nuclear talks in Oman
Apr 12 2025
The United States and Iran held "constructive" talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again …
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First US-Iran nuclear talks in years take place in Oman
Apr 12 2025
The United States and Iran went into high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday with President Donald …
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Israel seizes key Gaza corridor, to expand offensive
Apr 12 2025
Israel announced on Saturday that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing …
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Israel takes control of key Gaza corridor, to expand offensive
Apr 12 2025
Israel announced on Saturday that its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing …
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First US-Iran nuclear talks in years start in Oman
Apr 12 2025
The United States and Iran opened high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday with President Donald …
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Hamas expects 'real progress' in Cairo talks to end Gaza war
Apr 12 2025
Hamas expects "real progress" towards a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza, an official said, as senior leaders from …
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Iran delegation in Oman for high-stakes nuclear talks with US
Apr 12 2025
Iran's top diplomat arrived in Oman on Saturday and began laying the groundwork for high-stakes nuclear talks with the …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain, 'stable'
Apr 12 2025
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro was airlifted to a hospital after suffering a painful bowel …
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Iran says seeks 'real and fair' deal in nuclear talks with US
Apr 12 2025
Iran said Friday it seeks a "real and fair" agreement on its nuclear programme, as the United States signalled a …
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Trump defends policy after China hits US with 125% tariffs
Apr 12 2025
President Donald Trump insisted Friday that his tariff policy was "doing really well" despite China hiking levies on US …
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Dollar plunges, stocks wobble over trade war turmoil
Apr 11 2025
Investors dumped US government bonds, the dollar tumbled and stocks seesawed Friday, capping a volatile week as …
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Trump says tariff policy 'doing really well' despite China retaliation
Apr 11 2025
President Donald Trump pledged Friday that his tariff policy is working and will benefit the United States and the …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro hospitalized with 'unbearable' abdominal pain
Apr 11 2025
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, seeking to make a political comeback even as he faces a criminal …
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China lifts tariffs on US goods to 125% as trade war escalates
Apr 11 2025
China said Friday it would raise its tariffs on US goods to 125 percent in a further escalation of a trade war that …
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Massive black hole 'waking up' in Virgo constellation
Apr 11 2025
A massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the Virgo constellation is waking up, shooting out intense X-ray flares …
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Siemens executive, family among six killed in New York helicopter crash
Apr 11 2025
Six people including a senior Siemens executive and his family were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into …
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China slaps 125% tariffs on US goods but to 'ignore' further hikes
Apr 11 2025
China said Friday it would raise tariffs on US goods to 125 percent but would ignore further levies by President Donald …
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Siemens executive, family among the six killed in New York helicopter crash
Apr 11 2025
Six people including a senior Siemens executive and his family were killed when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into …
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Salah signs new two-year deal with Liverpool
Apr 11 2025
Mohamed Salah ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with Premier League leaders …
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Xi calls for EU, China to resist Trump trade war 'bullying'
Apr 11 2025
China's President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting "unilateral …
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Mohamed Salah signs new deal with Liverpool: club
Apr 11 2025
Mohamed Salah put an end to months of speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with Premier League …
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A night at the Geneva opera -- that is a literal snoozefest
Apr 11 2025
In most places, a night at the opera conjures up images of polite audiences in eveningwear sitting upright to enjoy a …
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Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
Apr 11 2025
US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a …
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Digital divas: Can Japan's virtual YouTuber craze crack America?
Apr 11 2025
Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their …
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Stocks, dollar hit as Trump admits costs of 'beautiful' trade blitz
Apr 11 2025
Jitters about US tariffs hammered stocks and the dollar again Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged the costs …
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Tourist family, pilot killed in 'tragic' NY helicopter crash
Apr 11 2025
Six people including three children were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York …
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In skies, as on land, European forces face gaps if US pulls back
Apr 11 2025
Fighter jets from the United States, France, Finland and Germany roar into the skies from a Dutch base as part of NATO's …
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Russia, US swap prisoners in push for closer ties
Apr 11 2025
A Los Angeles-based ballet dancer released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap landed safely in the United States …
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AI only just beginning to revolutionize the NBA game
Apr 11 2025
It's not a scene out of the future, but a reality on the hard courts of today.
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Liverpool can move closer to the title as top five tension mounts
Apr 11 2025
Liverpool will look to bounce back from a rare defeat as the runaway Premier League leaders host West Ham on Sunday.
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Trump admits trade war 'cost' as markets hit
Apr 11 2025
Jitters about US tariffs hammered Asian stocks again early Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged a "cost" to his …
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