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With tariff war, Trump also reshapes how US treats allies
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Fernandez fires Chelsea into fourth as pressure mounts on Postecoglou
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South Korea court to decide impeached president's fate
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Penguin memes take flight after Trump tariffs remote island
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E.T., no home: Original model of movie alien doesn't sell at auction
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Italy's Brignone has surgery on broken leg with Winter Olympics looming
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Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic
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City officials vote to repair roof on home of MLB Rays
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Rockets forward Brooks gets one-game NBA ban for technicals
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Pentagon watchdog to probe defense chief over Signal chat row
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US tariffs could push up inflation, slow growth: Fed official
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New Bruce Springsteen music set for June 27 release
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Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
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Mexico president welcomes being left off Trump's tariffs list
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Zuckerberg repeats Trump visits in bid to settle antitrust case
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US fencer disqualified for not facing transgender rival
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'Everyone worried' by Trump tariffs in France's champagne region
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Italy's Brignone suffers broken leg with Winter Olympics looming
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Iyer blitz powers Kolkata to big IPL win over Hyderabad
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Russian soprano Netrebko to return to London's Royal Opera House
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French creche worker gets 25 years for killing baby with drain cleaner
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UK avoids worst US tariffs post-Brexit, but no celebrations
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Canada imposing 25% tariff on some US auto imports
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Ruud wants 'fair share' of Grand Slam revenue for players
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Lesotho, Africa's 'kingdom in the sky' jolted by Trump
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Trump's trade math baffles economists
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Gaza heritage and destruction on display in Paris
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'Unprecedented crisis' in Africa healthcare: report
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Pogacar gunning for blood and thunder in Tour of Flanders
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Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified
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Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs
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Mullins gets perfect National boost with remarkable four-timer
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Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil
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Authors hold London protest against Meta for 'stealing' work to train AI
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Tate Modern gifted 'extraordinary' work by US artist Joan Mitchell
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Mexico president welcomes being left off Trump's new tariffs list
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Tonali eager to lead Newcastle back into Champions League
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Lesotho hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa
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Stellantis pausing some Canada, Mexico production over Trump auto tariffs
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Rising odds asteroid that briefly threatened Earth will hit Moon
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Italy reels from Brignone broken leg with Winter Olympics looming
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Is the Switch 2 worth the price? Reviews are mixed
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Ancelotti’s tax trial wraps up in Spain with prosecutors seeking jail
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Civilians act to bring aid to Myanmar earthquake victims
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US trade gap narrows in February ahead of bulk of Trump tariffs
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Stocks, dollar and oil sink as gold hits high on Trump tariffs
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Countries eye trade talks as Trump tariff blitz roils markets
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Arsenal defender Gabriel out for rest of the season
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Trump says US to emerge 'stronger' as markets tumble over tariffs
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Wiegman says Belgium games can aid England's women's Euros title defence
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Brazil's central bank holds 13.75% interest rate amid 'high' inflation
Brazil's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 13.75% on Wednesday, remarking that inflation "remains high" despite receding for three months in a row, just four days before a presidential election.

12 women foreign ministers condemn Iran's crackdown
Women foreign ministers from a dozen nations led by Canada's Melanie Joly on Wednesday jointly condemned Iran's violent crackdown on women's rights, as protesters in the Islamic republic marked 40 days of unrest.

S.Africa to swallow part of Eskom's debt to keep it afloat
South Africa's treasury vowed Wednesday to take over more than half of Eskom's multi-billion-dollar debt to ensure the embattled energy utility's viability and curb the energy crisis that has put a break on growth.

Seeing no China progress, Boeing eyes other prospective MAX buyers
Boeing said Wednesday it is seeking other potential customers for its 737 MAX because China is still not taking delivery of the jetliners it has ordered.

Macron, Scholz tackle tensions in 'constructive' meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for lunch Wednesday, with both sides saying they made progress towards easing differences on energy and defence dogging the European Union's vital double act.

Boeing reports huge loss on defense contract woes
Aerospace giant Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss Wednesday as it struggled with swelling costs on several defense programs, including the US presidential jet Air Force One.

US new home sales fall in September on rising mortgage rates
New home sales in the US dipped in September, official data showed Wednesday, as worsening affordability nudges ownership further out of reach for many.

Would-be crypto investors in Singapore could face risk awareness tests
People looking to trade cryptocurrency in Singapore may soon have to take a test to prove they understand what they are getting into, the central bank said Wednesday, as it looks to prevent clueless investors from bankrupting themselves.

Boeing reports $3.3 bn loss due to rising defense program costs
Boeing reported a surprise $3.3 billion third-quarter loss Wednesday because of swelling costs on several defense programs due in part to supply chain expenses.

Iran security forces open fire as thousands mourn Mahsa Amini
Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters who massed in their thousands on Wednesday in Mahsa Amini's hometown to mark 40 days since her death, a human rights group said.

Macron, Scholz meet in bid to defuse Paris-Berlin tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for lunch Wednesday, with the leaders hoping to pare back differences on energy and defence and revitalise the European Union's key double act.

Would-be crypto investors in Singapore could face risk tests
People looking to trade cryptocurrency in Singapore may soon have to take a test to prove they understand what they are getting into, the central bank said Wednesday, as it looks to prevent clueless investors from bankrupting themselves.

Asian markets rise with Wall St on rate hope, healthy earnings
Asian stocks rose Wednesday to build on another strong performance in New York following more healthy earnings from big-name firms while hopes for a slowdown in Federal Reserve rate hikes spread cheer.

Deutsche Bank net profit soars five-fold in Q3
Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank on Wednesday said its third-quarter net profit had risen more than five-fold year-on-year, far better than expected, as a restructuring programme bears fruit.

Santander's net profit climbs to 2.4 bn euros in Q3
Spanish banking giant Banco Santander on Wednesday announced an 11-percent increase in net profits year-on-year in the third quarter.

China fiscal deficit balloons to nearly $1 trillion as economy cools
China's fiscal deficit ballooned to an all-time high of nearly $1 trillion in the first nine months of the year, analysis of government data by Bloomberg showed, as a real estate crisis and tax rebates to boost a cooling economy emptied government coffers.

Israel's cost of living crisis becomes election issue
With her tattooed arms bare and her head uncovered, Talia looks somewhat out of place shopping at a Jerusalem discount supermarket that caters to modestly dressed ultra-Orthodox Jews.

Gender: X - Proud owner of Chile's first non-binary ID card
Shane Cienfuegos, the first non-binary person to receive a gender-neutral identity document in Chile, says they feel a "great weight" of responsibility despite their victory over centuries of discrimination.

Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: major businesses
Businesses must be compelled to reveal their impact on nature, more than 300 firms said in an open letter to world leaders published on Wednesday ahead of crunch United Nations negotiations to halt catastrophic biodiversity loss.

Google parent Alphabet's profits fall short at $14 bn
Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that fell short of market expectations as belts tightened in the digital ad market that drives its revenue.

US stocks rise again as pound rallies on new PM
Wall Street stocks rallied and the dollar slid Tuesday on hopes for a moderation in Federal Reserve policy, while the pound shot higher as former finance chief Rishi Sunak became Britain's prime minister.

Vieira points to 'lack of opportunity' for black managers
Patrick Vieira has called for black players to be given more opportunities in coaching and at the executive level in football.

Coca-Cola sees more consumer shifts due to inflation as profits jump
Coca-Cola reported a jump in profits Tuesday due in part to price increases but said some consumers are beginning to pull back due to inflation.

New PM Meloni confirms Italy's place in Europe, NATO
New Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni set out her programme for government on Tuesday, reaffirming her support for the EU and Ukraine and promising to boost economic growth while rejecting Fascism.

GM confirms profit forecast despite 'challenging' environment
General Motors confirmed its full-year financial forecast Tuesday, lifting shares as it reported strong consumer demand in spite of a "challenging" environment with grinding inflation.

Stocks mostly retreat on mixed earnings; pound up on new PM
Stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as traders reacted to mixed earnings, while Hong Kong steadied after the previous session's rout triggered by China President Xi Jinping tightening his grip on power.

Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West over anti-Semitic remarks
German sportswear giant Adidas said Tuesday it was ending its partnership with Kanye West after a series of anti-Semitic outbursts by the controversial rapper.

New PM Meloni says Italy committed to Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed her government's support for the European Union, NATO and Ukraine on Tuesday in her first address to parliament, one month after her far-right party won a historic election victory.

HSBC profits slide on bank impairment charges
Global bank giant HSBC on Tuesday announced tumbling profits for the third quarter on impairment charges linked to a weak economic outlook and its upcoming sale of French retail operations.

UBS net profit down in Q3 as revenues fall
Swiss banking giant UBS on Tuesday reported a fall in net profits in the third quarter, though still better than expected against a backdrop of falling revenues at the investment bank.

Hong Kong, Shanghai fluctuate on China worries as other markets mixed
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks saw big swings Tuesday following the previous day's rout after Xi Jinping tightened his grip on power in China, while other markets fought to maintain a rally fuelled by hopes of a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

Will Africa's metals boom suffer the same curse as oil?
Mechanical diggers are hard at work in the bleak landscape of the Moanda open-cast mine in Gabon, using giant jaws to rip out manganese and then dump the ore into trucks with a crash.