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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it

The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a handshake nearly a decade ago

Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
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Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will leave its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on June 18, according to all 65 economists polled by Reuters, who remained

Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike: Reuters poll
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad

Gwyneth Paltrow faces online backlash for starring in luxury Israel real estate ad
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US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says

Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Thursday the United States would receive a more severe response than before if it attacks

US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says
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UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire

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UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
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Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran's oil infrastructure hub.

Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops
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Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth

The economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday

Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
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European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike

European shares closed higher on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors looked past escalating rhetoric from U.S.

European shares snap four-day losing streak as investors weigh ECB rate hike
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Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war

Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
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Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump
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US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz

No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait

US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz
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Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court

A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military

Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court
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Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday

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Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday
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Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say

By Ali Sawafta TAYBEH, West Bank, June 10 - Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local

Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say
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Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm

Pakistan has launched new airstrikes on Afghanistan, ending a month of calm and escalating what Islamabad previously called “open war” between the neighbors

Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm
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UN to send investigators to Lebanon over potential law breaches, rights chief says

The UN human rights office will deploy a team of investigators to Lebanon next week to assess potential violations of international law by all parties during the current

UN to send investigators to Lebanon over potential law breaches, rights chief says
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Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'

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Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate, will 'pay the price'
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Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia

The United States, Australia, European allies and other countries condemned Iran-backed groups' plots to kill Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish communities in

Allies condemn Iran's 'lethal plotting' in US, Europe, Australia
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Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on Syria and Lebanon had reached a point where they also

Erdogan says Israel's attacks on Syria, Lebanon threaten Turkey too
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UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain

UK's FTSE 100 closed higher on Wednesday with energy and consumer staples stocks providing a lift, though the index remained stuck near three-week lows as investors monitored a

UK's FTSE 100 rises as energy and consumer staples gain
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US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter

The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
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Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down a U.S.

Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond