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US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes climate case

US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes climate case

The US Supreme Court hears a climate case Monday that could upend dozens of lawsuits aimed at making polluters pay for their role in global warming and allegedly deceiving the public about the dangers of fossil fuels.

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Sea levels to rise in California as coastal wave surges up west coast

Sea levels to rise in California as coastal wave surges up west coast

Sea levels in California are set to rise by as much as a foot (30 centimeters) in the coming days as an enormous wave washes up the US West Coast.

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Trump expected to name intel chief Clayton as AI czar: reports

Trump expected to name intel chief Clayton as AI czar: reports

President Donald Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, the US director of national intelligence, as the White House's new AI czar, CNN and other US media reported Friday.

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New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools

New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools

French high school students on Friday lit fires and hurled projectiles at police who responded by firing tear gas, as activists urged new rallies in an escalating protest movement demanding better conditions in education.

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Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme

Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme

Argentine President Javier Milei's government said Friday that the country would offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $350,000 in the country.

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Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong

Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat outsider Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the second round of the China Open on Friday in Beijing.

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Brazil election debate chaos sparks censorship row

Brazil election debate chaos sparks censorship row

Brazil's judiciary came under fire Friday for sparking the cancellation of an election debate by meddling in its rules after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva refused to attend.

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King Charles to evoke colonial 'darkest days' on Caribbean tour

King Charles to evoke colonial 'darkest days' on Caribbean tour

King Charles III will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Friday.

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England's Carse charged by cricket body over nightclub incident

England's Carse charged by cricket body over nightclub incident

England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct regulations following a nightclub incident.

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Tesla shares jump after global car sales top estimates

Tesla shares jump after global car sales top estimates

Tesla's stock jumped Friday after the electric car maker said its global sales dipped in the third quarter but were higher than expected.

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