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Spain PM heads to China, Vietnam as US tariff blitz bites

Spain PM heads to China, Vietnam as US tariff blitz bites

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aims to open new market opportunities during a visit to China and Vietnam this week on the heels of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit

Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit

The Hong Kong firm in charge of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal -- which sparked US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the waterway -- has flouted the terms of its contract, according to Panamanian audit results released Monday.

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Prince Harry mounts new court challenge over UK security downgrade

Prince Harry mounts new court challenge over UK security downgrade

Prince Harry will push ahead with a court challenge in London on Tuesday as the self-exiled royal fights a decision to downgrade his personal security when he visits Britain.

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South Korea sets presidential election for June 3: acting president

South Korea sets presidential election for June 3: acting president

South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, the country's acting president said Tuesday, after Seoul's former leader Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over a disastrous declaration of martial law.

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France have 'great chance' against New Zealand despite weakened side: ex-All Black Cruden

France have 'great chance' against New Zealand despite weakened side: ex-All Black Cruden

Former New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit on this year's three-Test tour.

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Australia's concussion-blighted Pucovski retires from cricket at 27

Australia's concussion-blighted Pucovski retires from cricket at 27

Former Australia opening batsman Will Pucovski retired from cricket at the age of 27 on Tuesday after a string of concussions, saying he would not risk "any more damage to my brain".

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Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor

Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor

Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe's climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an extraordinary heat streak that has tested scientific expectations.

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'Major brain drain': Researchers eye exit from Trump's America

'Major brain drain': Researchers eye exit from Trump's America

In the halls of US universities and research labs, one question has become increasingly common as President Donald Trump tightens his grip on the field: whether to move abroad.

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Samsung forecast beats market expectations for first quarter

Samsung forecast beats market expectations for first quarter

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday posted highest ever figures for its first quarter sales forecast and said it predicted a better-than-expected performance for its profits, beating market expectations.

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US Supreme Court lifts order barring deportations using wartime law

US Supreme Court lifts order barring deportations using wartime law

The US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a victory on Monday by lifting a lower court order barring the deportation of undocumented Venezuelan migrants using an obscure wartime law.

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