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Trump's NASA chief pick says will 'prioritize' Mars mission

Trump's NASA chief pick says will 'prioritize' Mars mission

NASA will prioritize sending astronauts to Mars, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the US space agency said Wednesday, shifting focus beyond a long-planned return to the Moon -- but insisting both were achievable.

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Europe's first Universal theme park to bring 'joy to Britain': PM

Europe's first Universal theme park to bring 'joy to Britain': PM

Universal will build its first European theme park in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday, unveiling a mega deal with the US film studio that could create thousands of jobs and attract millions of tourists.

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Trump tells US to 'be cool' as China, EU strike back

Trump tells US to 'be cool' as China, EU strike back

US President Donald Trump brushed off global market panic Wednesday after China and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs, telling Americans to stay "cool" despite his spiraling trade war.

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Djokovic crashes out in Monte Carlo, first win for Alcaraz

Djokovic crashes out in Monte Carlo, first win for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday when he lost his opening second round match 6-3, 6-4 to Chilean Alejandro Tabilo.

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Over 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster

Over 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster

Rescue workers raced Wednesday to find any remaining survivors under the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub, a day after the roof collapsed, killing at least 124 people in the country's worst disaster in two decades.

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Delta to trim capacity in light of weakening travel demand

Delta to trim capacity in light of weakening travel demand

Delta Air Lines withdrew its full-year profit forecast Wednesday and shelved some planned capacity hikes, pointing to a weakening demand outlook amid recession worries and worsening trade wars.

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Pressure builds on Afghans fearing arrest in Pakistan

Pressure builds on Afghans fearing arrest in Pakistan

Convoys of Afghans pressured to leave Pakistan are driving to the border, fearing the "humiliation" of arrest, as the government's crackdown on migrants sees widespread public support.

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From Freddy Kruegers to Peaky Blinders: a look at Ecuador's drug gangs

From Freddy Kruegers to Peaky Blinders: a look at Ecuador's drug gangs

Ecuadorans go to the polls on Sunday under the shadow of surging drug violence and a troubling explosion in the number of local gangs and mafias.

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Postecoglou says 'general sentiment' points to Spurs exit

Postecoglou says 'general sentiment' points to Spurs exit

Ange Postecoglou says even the "good stuff" Tottenham do is turned into a negative, acknowledging the "general sentiment" is that he will not be in charge next season.

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French group gets death threats over renaming of 'Negresse' district

French group gets death threats over renaming of 'Negresse' district

A French association behind a campaign to force officials in the resort city of Biarritz to rename the city's La Negresse historic district has received death threats and turned to police, the group said Wednesday.

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