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Gaza rescuers say 23 killed in Israel strike on residential block
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'Catastrophe': Volkswagen town rattled by Trump trade war
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Premier League claims fifth Champions League spot
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Race to save Sweden's 17th century warship in preservation project
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Russia demands France explain detention of government employee
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Equities, oil plunge as US, China crank up trade war
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Greek general strike hits transport and commerce
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How the EU is responding to Trump's trade assault
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'Terrifying' French film abuses report prompts calls for change
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Beijing consumers mull spending habits as tariffs kick in
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Trump's steep tariffs trigger fresh market panic
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India readies for US extradition of Mumbai attacks suspect
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Thailand revokes visa of US academic charged with royal insult
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Voeller extends Germany role until Euro 2028
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Villa's Emiliano Martinez winds up PSG with cap
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Hostage families fear outcome of intense Israeli strikes on Gaza
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China seeks to 'tariff-proof' economy as trade war with US deepens
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Some US consumers in 'survival mode' as Trump tariffs arrive
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Japan to sell more rice reserves as prices soar
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US takes aim at Zuckerberg's social media kingdom
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US Pentagon chief says will not let China 'threaten' Panama Canal
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Vietnam, Spain pledge to upgrade ties after tariff shock
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'Some innings': Arya's 39-ball ton thrusts him into IPL spotlight
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India central bank cuts interest rates as Trump tariffs kick in
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Taiwan exporters count the cost of Trump's 'ridiculous' tariffs
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Injury-time goal gives Brazil first win over US women since 2014
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Japan badminton ace Shida blasts 'stalker' Chinese fans
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Ekitike has Frankfurt dreaming of Europa League repeat
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Trump's new tariffs take effect, with 104% on Chinese goods
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Shai scores 42, Doncic ejected as Thunder down Lakers
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Nepal royalists seek return of king
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Man Utd reliant on Europa League with season on life support
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Kim Jong Un's sister says North Korea denuclearisation is a 'daydream'
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Trump tariffs leave Italy's luxury furniture makers sitting uncomfortably
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EU plan to end Russian fertiliser imports unsettles farmers
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Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war
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Inside Europe's last 'open-outcry' trading floor
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Trumps presses on with 104% tariffs on China
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AI tool aims to help conserve Japan's cherry trees
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The Metals Company courts Trump for deep-sea mining contract
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Indonesia president says ready to temporarily shelter Gazans
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Musk brands Trump aide 'dumber than a sack of bricks' in tariff spat
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Author of explosive Meta memoir to star at US Senate hearing
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UK to host Europe's first Universal theme park
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'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsenal stun Real
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Argentine Congress backs inquiry into Milei crypto scandal
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US will not let China disrupt Panama Canal: Pentagon chief
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Judge orders White House to restore AP access
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Shaken Real Madrid insist Arsenal comeback possible
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Firebombing at UK immigration office handling Channel migrants
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'Lot of progress' in India trade talks: UK foreign minister
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Scottish blueberry farmer donates 'unviable' crop to charity
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US retailers battle high costs clearing Christmas stockpiles
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Croatia prepares for euro switch amid soaring inflation
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US Fed set for further steep rate hike as recession fears loom
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Like clockwork: World's longest passenger train winds through Swiss Alps
The world's longest passenger train -- an assembly of 100 connected coaches measuring nearly two kilometres -- wound through breath-taking scenery in the Swiss Alps Saturday.
Taiwan holds first LGBTQ Pride march in two years
Tens of thousands braved downpours in Taiwan on Saturday to celebrate as the island staged its first LGBTQ Pride rally since fully reopening its border.
Covid vaccines may cause period problems, experts warn
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Apple rally fuels tech share turnaround, lifting US stocks
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US oil giants report huge profits in tight energy market
A day after blockbuster profits from European oil heavyweights, US oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron reported another round of bumper earnings, prompting fresh attention from the White House.
Defiant Iranians hit streets again to protest 'brutal' crackdown
Iranians took to the streets around the country again on Friday to protest against the killings of youths in a widely documented crackdown on demonstrations sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
UK govt expected to call N. Ireland poll after deadline expires
The British government was on Friday expected to call the second election this year in Northern Ireland after UK and regional lawmakers failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules.
Norwegian climber's peaks record bid stymied by China
Norwegian climber Kristin Harila on Friday abandoned for now her bid to scale the world's 14 highest peaks in record time, after China refused to grant her a permit for the final two.
ExxonMobil Q3 profits surge to $19.7 bn on high oil, natural gas prices
ExxonMobil reported a surge in third-quarter earnings Friday, fueled by much higher oil and natural gas prices and robust profit margins for gasoline and other refined products.
Recession fears stalk Europe despite surprise German growth
Germany's economy unexpectedly grew in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, but slowing growth in France and Spain added to fears that high inflation and an energy crisis will tip the region into recession.
Sanofi improves outlook on strength of bestseller Dupixent
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Air France-KLM Q3 turnover above pre-Covid levels
European airline group Air France-KLM said Friday that its third quarter revenues had exceeded its pre-pandemic turnover in 2019, fuelled by strong post-Covid demand for travel.
All eyes on Twitter as Musk era opens
Elon Musk begins on Friday his first full day leading Twitter, with critics and fans anxious to see how the planet's richest man will run one of the world's leading social media platforms.
NatWest shares slump as bank earnings spook market
Shares in British bank NatWest tumbled nine percent Friday following an earnings update that added to concerns that borrowers would be unable to repay loans owing to soaring interest rates.
Sweden conducts new Nord Stream crime scene inspection
Swedish prosecutors said Friday they would conduct a new complementary crime scene investigation of the Nord Stream leaks, after the navy and the pipeline owner also began surveys this week.
Airlines giant IAG revenue back at pre-pandemic level
IAG, owner of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, revealed Friday revenue slightly above pre-pandemic levels as it posted third-quarter profits on rebounding passenger demand.
UK govt expected to call N.Ireland poll after deadline expires
The UK government was on Friday expected to call the second election in a year in Northern Ireland after politicians failed to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules.
