EVs boost German auto sales, Tesla falls again
A jump in electric car sales helped give a slight boost to Germany's troubled auto market last month, official data showed Wednesday, although Elon Musk's Tesla fared poorly again.
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Stocks extend gains despite US steel tariffs
Stock markets extended gains Wednesday as investors shrugged off US President Donald Trump's tough words on China and doubling of tariffs on global steel and aluminium.
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EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro in 2026
The EU gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, in a "historic" step for the southeastern European country set to become the 21st member of the single currency area.
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US-backed group suspends Gaza aid operations
A US and Israeli-backed group operating aid sites in the Gaza Strip announced the temporary closure of the facilities on Wednesday, with the Israeli army warning that roads leading to distribution centres were "considered combat zones".
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Beijing slams Rubio 'attack' on China after Tiananmen Square remarks
Beijing hit back Wednesday at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for saying that the world will "never forget" the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, describing his remarks as an "attack" on China.
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Trump says deal with Xi 'extremely hard' as steel tariffs double
Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as the EU claimed momentum in its own trade talks with Washington even as the US president doubled global metal tariffs.
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Ex-Fiji captain Nayacalevu has 'no regrets' over Test retirement
Former Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu said on Wednesday he had "no regrets" as he announced his retirement from international rugby.
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Aicha Macky, Niger's taboo-breaking filmmaker
From infertility struggles to the shape of a woman's body, award-winning filmmaker Aicha Macky tackles issues considered taboo in Niger's conservative society.
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Kohli dedicates IPL title to fans ahead of homecoming celebrations
Virat Kohli said it was "as much for the fans" after he finally won the IPL at his 18th attempt, with Bengaluru's ecstatic supporters preparing to welcome home their heroes.
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Trump says 'extremely hard' to do deal with Xi as steel tariffs double
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday it was "extremely hard" to reach a deal with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as he ramped up his global trade war by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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