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Palestinian family says son was tortured to death for publicly criticizing Hamas

22-year-old Uday Rabie, a Palestinian man, was tortured and killed by Hamas militants after he criticized the group publicly and participated in rare anti-Hamas protests in Gaza, his family said. CNN's Jeremy Diamond has the story. Please be warned this video contains graphic content.

Palestinian family says son was tortured to death for publicly criticizing Hamas
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Hear Trump break down tariffs on various countries

President Donald Trump announced during a speech at the White House plans for reciprocal tariffs. A group of countries will be charged a tariff at approximately half the rate they charge the United States.

Hear Trump break down tariffs on various countries
Political|US

Sen. Cory Booker says he fasted and curbed water intake ahead of record-breaking speech

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) explains how he physically prepared to give what ended up being the longest speech on the floor of the US Senate, breaking a previous record.

Sen. Cory Booker says he fasted and curbed water intake ahead of record-breaking speech
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Priscilla Alvarez on what we know about father mistakenly deported, sent to El Salvador prison

The Trump administration conceded in a court filing that it mistakenly deported a Maryland father to El Salvador “because of an administrative error” and argued it could not return him because he’s now in Salvadoran custody. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports.

Priscilla Alvarez on what we know about father mistakenly deported, sent to El Salvador prison
Asia|Political|World

Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any nation

The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said on

Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any nation
Asia|Political|World

Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers

The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid

Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
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Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found
Crime|MidEast|Political

Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is once again ensnared in scandal after police arrested two of his close associates this week on suspicion of accepting money from Qatar to promote a positive image of the Gulf Arab state in Israel

Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar
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US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations draw dismay, calls for negotiations

Tariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer

US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations draw dismay, calls for negotiations
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Seems investors really don't like tariffs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole The jury is in, and it turns out investors really don't like a tariff-induced global trade war and likely recession - who knew?

Seems investors really don't like tariffs
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France's Macron to convene sectors hit by U.S. tariffs - French presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron will convene all representatives of business sectors hit by the import tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S.

France's Macron to convene sectors hit by U.S. tariffs - French presidency
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Gold scales record peak as Trump tariffs fuel safe-haven scramble

Jittery investors flocked to safe-haven assets on Thursday and pushed gold to a record high after U.S.

Gold scales record peak as Trump tariffs fuel safe-haven scramble
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How will Trump's reciprocal tariffs impact Indian exports?

India was slapped with a reciprocal tax by the United States on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump raised trade barriers on all goods entering America.

How will Trump's reciprocal tariffs impact Indian exports?
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Taiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus

Taiwan's government said on Thursday that U.S. tariffs levied on the island were unreasonable and it would discuss them with Washington, partly blaming U.S. tech

Taiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S.

Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move
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South Korea's acting president calls for talks with US over tariffs

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo called on Thursday for talks with U.S. officials to shield the export-reliant economy from the impact of U.S.

South Korea's acting president calls for talks with US over tariffs
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Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU vow response

President Donald Trump's move to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States, as well

Trump's tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU vow response
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World leaders react to Trump's tariffs

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World leaders react to Trump's tariffs
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EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S.

EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief
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The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs

The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war

The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs
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Stocks slump as trade war stirs recession fear

Stocks dived on Thursday and investors scrambled for the safety of bonds, gold and the yen, fearing new U.S. tariffs have intensified a trade war threatening to

Stocks slump as trade war stirs recession fear
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China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation

China on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cancel its latest tariffs and vowed countermeasures to safeguard its own interests,

China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators

North Carolina enacted a rare energy law in the South in 2021 that directed power plant emissions be sharply reduced

Rare greenhouse gas law in Southern state could get pulled back by GOP legislators
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a visit aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials as the Trump administration is seeking control of the Arctic territory

Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory

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