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Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Chelsea, Liverpool stage comebacks

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Arsenal silences title doubts with a resounding 4-0 victory over Leeds, while Chelsea and Liverpool showcase resilience in thrilling comebacks, setting the stage ...

Ice-cool Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final

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Elena Rybakina avenged her previous defeat to world number one Aryna Sabalenka, clinching a thrilling Australian Open title in a nail-biting final that showcased ...

Trump sues US tax agency for $10 billion over leaked records

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This is not the first time the president has filed a legal claim against the federal government he oversees.

Diplomatic row deepens as SA orders Israeli envoy to leave

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South Africa has declared Israel’s charge d’affaires persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours, citing repeated violations of diplomatic ...

BREAKING | Israel envoy given 72 hours to leave South Africa

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The charge d’affaires, Ariel Seidman, is " declared persona non grata" and " required to depart from the republic within 72 hours".

Trump's border chief vows to continue immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

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Amid rising tensions and protests in Minneapolis, President Trump's border chief, Tom Homan, pledges to enhance federal immigration enforcement while ensuring accountability ...

Extreme Heat: Scientists warn 3.8 billion people may be at risk by 2050

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The demand for cooling is expected to skyrocket in nations like Brazil, Indonesia, and Nigeria and scientists say urgent adaptation measures are needed to protect ...

Dollar struggles to recover from losses after Trump comments

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Traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, hoping for some guidance on its plans for interest rates amid uncertainty over the US president's ...

Trump shifts tone amid huge backlash over Minneapolis killings

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Amid growing outrage over the killing of a US citizen during immigration protests, President Trump sends his top border enforcer to Minneapolis, signalling a potential ...

Social media giants face landmark trial over addiction claims

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A landmark trial beginning this week in Los Angeles could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to ...

Historic winter storm wreaks havoc in the US, claiming lives and disrupting travel

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A devastating winter storm has left at least 10 dead across the US, prompting emergency warnings and widespread travel disruptions as freezing conditions persist. ...

Russia describes Ukraine talks as 'constructive' but warns of challenges ahead

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Russia's Kremlin reports that US-brokered talks with Ukraine were held in a constructive atmosphere, yet warns that substantial challenges remain in the ongoing ...

Killings by ICE agents should be a wake-up call for America: Obama and Clinton weigh in

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Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have issued urgent calls for America to defend its values following the tragic killings of citizens by ICE agents ...

Watch VideoNovak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals as the next generation of tennis stars make their mark, with Alcaraz showcasing ...

Minneapolis shooting: Death of nurse Alex Pretti sparks outrage against US immigration enforcement

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Alex Pretti, a dedicated nurse, was shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, igniting protests and raising questions about the use of force during ...

Watch VideoTottenham slip at Burnley increases pressure on Frank as Manchester City win

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Thomas Frank’s position as Tottenham manager is under threat after a 2-2 draw against Burnley, while Manchester City narrows the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal ...

TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat

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The video-sharing app is a global digital entertainment powerhouse but its mass appeal and links to China have raised concerns over privacy and national security. ...

Watch VideoLiverpool, Barcelona cruise as Bayern Munich reach Champions League last 16

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Liverpool and Bayern Munich secured top-eight finishes in the Champions League with victories, while Barcelona, Newcastle, and Chelsea also advance, and Atletico ...

Europe must toughen up and adapt to a 'raw power' world, EU chief says

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns that the 27-nation bloc must accelerate its economic and defence strategies to navigate a new world order defined by raw power, ...

Take a deep breath, US warns Europe on Greenland row

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Trump was on his way to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort, which has been overshadowed by a showdown with Europeans over his ...

Spain declares three days of national mourning as train disaster toll rises to 41

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Spain is plunged into mourning as the death toll from a catastrophic train collision rises to 41, marking the deadliest rail disaster in over a decade.

Trump tariff threat has global investors running for cover

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Gold has broken record after record in recent months as the precious commodity, along with sister metal silver, benefits from safe-haven status.

Armed gangs abduct 163 worshippers from Nigerian churches during Sunday service

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Armed gangs in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 163 Christian worshippers from two churches. This incident underscores the ongoing threat faced by communities in ...

No Nobel, no peace as Trump hardens on Greenland

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Trump has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with threats to take over Greenland " one way or the other", with European countries closing ranks against Washington's ...

Horror crash: 21 killed, dozens injured as high-speed trains collide in Spain

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Spain mourns as a catastrophic collision between high-speed trains in Andalusia results in 21 deaths and over 70 injuries, prompting an outpouring of grief from ...