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Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

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Following the Supreme Court's ruling, Donald Trump has doubled down on his promise to maintain an aggressive trade policy.

Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement

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Floyd Mayweather is set to return to professional boxing after his upcoming clash with Mike Tyson.

US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs on global trade

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The US Supreme Court's recent ruling has significant implications for global trade, as it blocks Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs under the International ...

Iran's stark warning: US military assets could face retaliation

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Iran has issued a stern warning that US bases and assets will be considered 'legitimate targets' if military threats are carried out, as tensions escalate over nuclear ...

Polish bishop becomes first to face trial for paedophilia cover-up

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This is the first case in which a high-ranking church hierarchy has faced criminal charges for failing to inform authorities of church abuse by clergy.

YouTube says brief outage fixed

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More than 300,000 reports were received by tracking site, Downdetector.

Watch VideoRacism storm overshadows Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League

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Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Benfica in the Champions League play-off was overshadowed by alleged racial abuse against Vinicius Junior, while PSG staged a comeback ...

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies, aged 84

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Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday aged 84, had a three pronged career of civil rights, liberal missions and political activism.

Make a deal or face 'consequences', Trump warns Iran ahead of Geneva talks

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President Trump warns Iran of dire consequences if a deal is not reached during the crucial Geneva talks, as Tehran expresses cautious optimism over a more realistic ...

'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens

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Greek police confirmed that the 52-year-old producer's body was found in her hotel room near Syntagma Square

‘Mega land grab’: Arab nations condemn Israel’s West Bank land registration plan

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Israel's foreign ministry said the measure would enable " transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes" and was needed after unlawful ...

Bondi Beach massacre accused breaks silence in court

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Akram and his father, Sajid, allegedly attacked a Hanukkah celebration in December. Sajid was shot and killed by police during the attack.

Watch VideoArsenal quadruple chase: Gunners crush Wigan 4-0 to reach FA Cup fifth round

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Arsenal advanced to the FA Cup fifth round with a dominant 4-0 victory over Wigan, maintaining their quadruple chase as Premier League leaders, League Cup finalists, ...

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe sparks storm with ‘UK colonised by immigrants’ claim

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe faces backlash after claiming the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants' during a TV interview, leading to an apology amid ...

Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after dismal Wolves draw

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Nottingham Forest has sacked manager Sean Dyche after a disappointing draw with Wolves, leaving the club searching for its fourth manager this season.

Gezani death toll rises to 31 as cyclone batters Madagascar's second city

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Devastating Cyclone Gezani has left at least 31 dead and caused widespread destruction in Madagascar's Toamasina, with over 250,000 residents affected. As the city ...

Watch VideoLiverpool end Sunderland’s unbeaten home run, Man City close in on Arsenal in Premier League title race

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Manchester City narrowed the Premier League title gap with a 3-0 win over Fulham, while Liverpool ended Sunderland’s unbeaten home run, boosting their Champions ...

Kenya starvation cult preacher charged over 52 more deaths

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Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of manslaughter at his trial in Mombasa and has remained in custody.

Zimbabwe's opposition claims constitutional 'coup' underway, as president seeks to extend term

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Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures accuse the government of a constitutional coup as amendments are approved to extend President Mnangagwa's term.

Tottenham Hotspur sack Thomas Frank after miserable eight-month reign

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Tottenham Hotspur's decision to sack Thomas Frank after a dismal eight-month reign comes following a critical defeat that leaves them perilously close to relegation. ...

GRAPHIC | Canada school bloodbath leaves nine dead, dozens hurt

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The suspect, described by police in an initial emergency alert as a " female in a dress with brown hair," was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted injury, ...

Meta and Google face accusations of engineering addiction in kids as landmark trial commences

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In a landmark trial, Meta and Google-owned YouTube face accusations of creating addictive apps for children, potentially setting a legal precedent on the responsibility ...

EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design

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In preliminary conclusions of a probe opened two years ago, the European Commission said it found TikTok was not taking effective steps to address the app's negative ...

US Congress to depose Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell

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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, will on Monday be questioned by the US Congress.

Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment

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Kenyan nationals have given their account of the circumstances they have faced when they were forced into Russian recruitment.