OECD raises world growth outlook as tariffs contained, for now
The world economy will grow more than previously forecast this year after absorbing the shock of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but their full impact remains uncertain, the OECD said Tuesday.
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Former umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92
Former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday.
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Cycling worlds bring pride to African riders despite disadvantages
Africa's first ever cycling world championships have been a dream come true for several amateur riders, some of whom have been praying just to be given an opportunity in a sport dominated by wealthy nations.
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Stocks diverge with eyes on key economic data
Stock markets diverged Tuesday as traders monitored key economic indicators, with US inflation data due later this week that could influence Federal Reserve policy.
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German business groups pressure Merz over ailing economy
German business associations in talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed the "urgency" of steps to help the ailing economy, one group said Tuesday, with reports describing a stormy encounter.
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Drone flights 'most serious attack' on Danish infrastructure, PM says
Large drones that flew over Copenhagen airport for hours and caused it to shut down constituted the "most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure" to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday.
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Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal
Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement Tuesday after nearly a decade of talks, a senior minister said.
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Howe confident Newcastle will find 'X factor'
Eddie Howe is confident that goal-shy Newcastle will discover their "X factor" as they adapt to life without star striker Alexander Isak.
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Trump returns to UN podium and Zelensky talks
Donald Trump makes his big comeback to the UN General Assembly podium on Tuesday, where the US president intends to denounce "globalist institutions" and meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as patience with Russia wears thin.
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Tech migrants 'key' for US growth, warns OECD chief economist
High-skilled migrants are vital for the US economy, the OECD's chief economist told AFP, after the United States imposed a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas widely used by the tech industry.
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