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Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

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A small but powerful African nation is bringing Formula 1 back to the continent. Not everyone is celebrating

A small but powerful African nation is bringing Formula 1 back to the continent. Not everyone is celebrating

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Vatican says tests show Pope Leo XIV won't need further treatment for lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV won't need further treatment after doctors confirmed his lung cancer had not spread

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China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea

All countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following a meeting of

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Strength in Japanese loan demand expected to leave scope for more BOJ hikes

Major Japanese banks are seeing increased demand for funds among corporate borrowers compared with three months ago, a central bank survey showed on Thursday,

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Australia's Fortescue warns of possible operations hit as China state buyer talks rumble on

Australia's Fortescue warned on Thursday its operations could be hit if talks with China's state-backed buyer did not conclude by year-end, as the world's fourth-largest

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Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars

Russia has released an American who was jailed for over four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine

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Carney says Trump’s tariffs hurt Americans as US Embassy alleges Canadian interference

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have raised costs for American families and upended decades of trade as he unveiled a $6.2 billion plan to protect Canada’s manufacturing heartland

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Brazil's Bolsonaro sets terms for records release after Lula's disclosure challenge

Brazilian presidential candidate Senator Flavio Bolsonaro imposed conditions on Wednesday to disclose his bank, tax and telephone records after a challenge from President

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Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

Southwest Airlines sharply cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as surging fuel costs overshadowed gains from higher

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Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says

Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says

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US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise

The State Department is ordering some diplomats and the families of U.S. government employees to leave Saudi Arabia

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Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Russia has agreed to resume three-way negotiations next month with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it resume building a border wall through Texas's Big Bend region

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Chevron to sharpen US Gulf focus with sale of older assets

Chevron is exploring the sale of some of its older oil and gas assets in the US Gulf, the company confirmed to Reuters, part of an

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Pope Leo will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say

Pope Leo will not need any further therapy after undergoing lung cancer surgery last week, his doctors said on Wednesday, indicating that his tumor had not spread.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy hopes for new talks with Russia, US by early November

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine supported a US proposal for three-way talks with Russia and the United States at the level of negotiators to be held as

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Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they exploit unrest in France for political gain

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Goodell says NFL is comfortable with security around Sunday’s Paris game amid protests

Goodell says NFL is comfortable with security around Sunday’s Paris game amid protests

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El Nino 'wrecking ball' could cause record Pacific temperature rise, UN says

The El Nino weather pattern could cause a record rise in ocean temperatures in the Pacific as it barrels around the globe like a "wrecking ball" causing floods and droughts,

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Tunisia military court sentences opposition figure Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison

A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the

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US busts ring accused of arranging hundreds of sham marriages in Massachusetts

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged six people with participating in a long-running scheme to allegedly arrange hundreds of sham marriages in

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Mexico levies rare treason charge against ex-official over US drug operation

Mexican federal prosecutors charged a former state prosecutor with treason on Wednesday after accusing him of allowing US personnel to take part in a drug

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How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work

Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification

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Indian court orders release of 'Cockroach' movement leaders, media say

An Indian court on Wednesday ordered the release of two "cockroach" movement leaders, local media reported, after they were detained last week for demonstrating at a

Europe|Political|World

Russia is willing in principle to join new Ukraine peace talks in November, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks next month with Ukraine and the US on

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US congressional candidate Brad Lander released after being detained by Israeli military in West Bank

Brad Lander, a US Democratic Party candidate for Congress, was detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, along with other

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Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders and would not include

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Colombia to enact 2027 budget by decree after congressional process fails

Colombia's government said on Wednesday it will enact its 2027 budget of 634.9 trillion pesos ($198.83 billion) by decree after a procedural error in Congress derailed final

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In Honduras, hard hit by drought, authorities hope to make it rain using contentious tactic

Global warming is making the El Niño weather pattern stronger, and that’s prolonging a devastating drought across a region of Central America known as the Dry Corridor

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EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in push to simplify operations, internal memo shows

EBay will lay off about 9% of its workforce as the online marketplace looks to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas

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The Latest: Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms

President Donald Trump has arrived in Greenville, North Carolina

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Macron slams ‘stupid comments’ from world leaders after Trump blames France unrest on migrants

Macron slams ‘stupid comments’ from world leaders after Trump blames France unrest on migrants

Election|Political|World

Bolsonaro's lead over Lula narrows ahead Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has narrowed ahead of an October 25 runoff, a Quaest poll showed on Wednesday.

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Nigeria says private capital to drive next growth phase, petrol subsidy gone

Nigeria will increasingly turn to private investors at home and abroad to finance its next phase of growth rather than relying on state borrowing, Finance

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Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed meeting US President Donald Trump in China as he welcomed Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in St Petersburg on Wednesday

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Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, agencies report

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.

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Musk mulls megacap

It was hard to keep track of global markets from hour to hour on Tuesday, with Brent crude hitting fresh five-month highs before plunging, which rippled through tech-

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Heineken ordered to pay €111 million in damages, interest to Greek rival

Dutch beer company Heineken said on Wednesday a Dutch court had awarded Macedonian Thrace Brewery €111 million ($125 million) in damages and interest in a case it brought

Asia|World

North Korea to activate anti-South loudspeakers along border

North Korea will activate anti-South Korea propaganda loudspeakers along its entire border by the end of October, Kim Yo Jong, the powerful

Africa|Health|Science|World

Africa CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first case

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent

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The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds

Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027

Environment|Science|World

For the first time, UN says breaching 1.5C warming limit is ‘imminent and unavoidable’

For the first time, UN says breaching 1.5C warming limit is ‘imminent and unavoidable’

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Malaysia bans civil servants from using navigation app Waze, citing data risks over Israeli links

Malaysia has banned civil servants from using the navigation app Waze due to data security concerns linked to its Israeli origins

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Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

Two Ukrainians over 80 years old were among four killed in overnight Russian attacks that also targeted energy facilities across four regions, officials said, hours after US

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Turkey plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia, ruling party official says

Turkey will submit to parliament a mandate allowing for military personnel to be deployed to Saudi Arabia under its joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a

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US invokes rarely used torture law in revamped case against Maduro

Nicolas Maduro is one of just a handful of people to be charged in the US with violating a federal law criminalizing torture committed overseas, a Reuters

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Ghana president: anybody committed to fighting terrorism is welcome in West Africa

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama said on Wednesday he was not concerned about Russian security assistance in the Sahel and that anyone committed to

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China's Chery open to partnering with US automakers, executive says

Chery is open to partnerships with US automakers, a senior executive told Reuters on Wednesday, as China's top car exporter looks to expand in North America following

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US agents investigate report incendiary device thrown at ICE office in Atlanta

US federal agents are investigating reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday

Economy|Finance|World

In China, ECB makes case for euro liquidity lines

The European Central Bank can strengthen the euro's global role and amplify the reach of its monetary policy by providing liquidity safety nets to foreign countries, ECB

Economy|Environment|Science|World

UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario

Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees

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Bank of Japan's Himino signals readiness to raise borrowing costs

Japan's underlying inflation is quite close to the central bank's 2% target and financial conditions remain loose, Deputy Bank of Japan Governor Ryozo Himino

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Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas

Federal prosecutors say a Guatemalan man who was extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to a smuggling attempt that left 53 migrants dead was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday

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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East

Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring

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Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says

Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on X, describing the move as part of the country's broader effort to strengthen

Technology|World

Taiwan security agency flags rise in Chinese disinformation ahead of local elections

China spread more than 2.5 million pieces of disputed or false online information targeting Taiwan in the first nine months of this year, the island's top

Education|Europe|Political|World

The history behind France's proud tradition of protests

France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity

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Japan shifting to wage-driven inflation phase, finance minister says

Japan's economy is seeing price rises driven by higher import costs and on the cusp of shifting to a period of sustained inflation driven by rising wages,

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Japan September exports rise 16.7% y/y, slower than forecast

Japanese exports in September rose 16.7% year-on-year, up for a 13th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.

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Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges

Extreme heat intensified by climate change is creating dangerous conditions for factory workers in Pakistan

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Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject separation process in a victory for Carney

Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes counted showing 75% support for staying

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UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests

UN experts called on Tuesday for an independent investigation into Indian authorities' conduct in a recent crackdown on protests, where they said

Health|World

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive

Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive

Crime|Political|World

Trump says he asked Putin to release American Stephen Hubbard

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has raised with Russian President Vladimir Putin the issue of Stephen Hubbard, a

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Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military, WSJ reports

Elon Musk last week ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service that Ukraine relies on, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday,

Sports|World

PSG beats Barcelona in Champions League thriller as Liverpool completes rousing comeback

Paris Saint-Germain has been too powerful for even Lamine Yamal’s magic as it ended Barcelona’s 11-game winning run to top the Champions League table

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Beijing blasts US sanctions on 5 Chinese firms tied to ex-Google engineer

Beijing has expressed strong opposition to U.S. sanctions on five Chinese companies linked to a former Google engineer accused of intellectual property theft

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NFL says heightened security measures will be in place for the Steelers-Saints game in Paris

The NFL says security will be heightened for the game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints on Sunday after protests engulfed the French capital last weekend

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Italy's Meloni approves tougher measures to crack down on protests after Milan riots

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced new security measures in response to violent protests in Milan after weekend riots caused significant damage to the city’s central shopping district

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Alberta rejects secession referendum, chooses to remain part of Canada

Alberta rejects secession referendum, chooses to remain part of Canada

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Meta tells Brazil court it treats Lula and Bolsonaro campaigns equally

Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, told Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Tuesday that it has adopted measures to ensure equal treatment of

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For Lula, Brazil's sovereignty is at stake in final election

When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly last month, he used one of the

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Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk'

Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls

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2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base

British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base

Health|Science|World

Kenya confirms new Ebola case, total at nine, health ministry says

Kenya has confirmed a new Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections to nine, the health ministry said on Tuesday.

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Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met

Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until Tehran's demands were met, Iranian media reported, underscoring its hardening

MidEast|Political|World

Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection

Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey on Tuesday, drawing swift condemnation from Greece which called it a violation of international

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What F1’s return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sports

Though human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race since the 1990s can become a watershed moment for the continent’s sports industry – if it can deliver lasting development

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Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father

Prince Harry is saying he wants to mend his relationships with Prince William and King Charles III

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Kenya confirms new Ebola case, bringing total infections to 9, health ministry says

Kenya’s Ebola outbreak has risen to nine confirmed cases

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Brazil's Bolsonaro courts events sector with pledge to restore tax breaks ahead of election

Brazil's Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said in a post on X on Tuesday that he would restore Perse, a tax break program for the events sector, if he wins Sunday's presidential

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Rubio to encourage India's Reliance to produce, refine more Venezuelan oil

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to encourage India's Reliance Industries to refine more Venezuelan crude at its local refineries and potentially

Health|Science|US|World

US health agency confirms third measles-related death this year

The United States has logged a third measles-related death this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday, as the country battles its

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Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape

A 65-year-old woman was killed by a shark at a popular beach off the coast of South Africa's Eastern Cape province on Tuesday, local authorities said.

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Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians, including a married couple and a 17-year-old, in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health

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UK expands military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis with ‘defensive’ air patrols

Britain says it is expanding military support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis to include “defensive” air patrols by Royal Air Force jets

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EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region

The European Union has unveiled a plan to boost its presence in the Arctic

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Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say

Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald Trump politically ahead of November's US midterm elections, senior officials say,

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Governments, regulators increase scrutiny of China's DeepSeek

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which said in January last year it had developed an AI model to rival ChatGPT at a much lower cost, has come under scrutiny in some countries for its

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Britain's Conservatives make pre-budget pitch to cut spending and borrowing

Britain's opposition Conservative Party called on the Labour government to cut spending and borrowing at next week's budget, as leader Kemi Badenoch set out her party's

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Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia

Britain will fly Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks, the

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Rubio says Ukraine interceptors may not have been delivered, but not for political reasons

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday acknowledged that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program

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Oil parked above $110 a barrel as IEA warns energy markets won’t return to normal next year

Oil parked above $110 a barrel as IEA warns energy markets won’t return to normal next year

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Mexico revamps aviation regulator following US safety audit

Mexico plans to strengthen its civil aviation regulator with more money, staff and fresh policy planning as it addresses deficiencies that were flagged

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25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic

25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic

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Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with India's foreign minister in Mumbai

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One in three Americans back second execution attempt after failed one, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

One-third of Americans think the government should try a second time to put a convicted criminal to death if a first execution attempt

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Kremlin hopes Witkoff can brief Putin soon on latest Ukrainian/European thinking on peace deal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it hoped a meeting in Russia between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff could be organised in the near future to