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Stocks, oil recover slightly awaiting Trump's next tariffs moves

Stocks, oil recover slightly awaiting Trump's next tariffs moves

Stock markets and oil prices recovered slightly Tuesday after a huge sell-off, but analysts warned of more turmoil as US President Donald Trump charges ahead in his escalating trade war.

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Prince Harry in court to challenge 'unjustified' UK security downgrade

Prince Harry in court to challenge 'unjustified' UK security downgrade

Prince Harry's lawyer told a UK appeal court on Tuesday that paring back the royal's personal security during his visits to Britain was "unjustified".

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Australian PM tells voters he's ready for Trump tariffs

Australian PM tells voters he's ready for Trump tariffs

Australia is ready for the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday in a first television debate before the tightly contested May 3 elections.

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Which stars will join De Niro at Cannes this year?

Which stars will join De Niro at Cannes this year?

Robert De Niro is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes festival this year, with rumours that Tom Cruise will join him and other stars on the French Riviera.

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UN urged to probe sonic weapon allegedly used on Serbian protesters

UN urged to probe sonic weapon allegedly used on Serbian protesters

Serbian activists delivered a petition with more than half a million signatures to the UN in Belgrade Tuesday demanding an international investigation into the alleged use of sonic weapons against protesters during last month's massive anti-corruption demonstrations.

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China ready to 'fight' US trade war, EU seeks to cool tensions

China ready to 'fight' US trade war, EU seeks to cool tensions

China vowed Tuesday to "fight to the end" after US President Donald Trump threatened to further ramp up tariffs but the EU warned against escalating a trade war that has rocked global markets.

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World's 'exceptional' heat streak lengthens into March

World's 'exceptional' heat streak lengthens into March

Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe's climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an unprecedented heat streak that has pushed the bounds of scientific explanation.

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S Korea opposition leader frontrunner in snap presidential election

S Korea opposition leader frontrunner in snap presidential election

He lost the last presidential election by the narrowest margin in South Korean history, but now Lee Jae-myung is the front-runner in snap polls triggered by the ex-leader's impeachment over martial law.

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Frail David Hockney celebrated in vast Paris retrospective

Frail David Hockney celebrated in vast Paris retrospective

Increasingly frail but with undimmed passion, Britain's David Hockney has put aside his health worries to shape in Paris what he describes as the biggest exhibition of his vast career.

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Flypast for King Charles as he meets Italian president

Flypast for King Charles as he meets Italian president

King Charles III watched a colourful flypast with Italy's president Tuesday on the first full day of his state visit with Queen Camilla, just days after his latest health scare.

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