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Trump 'perfecting' new tariffs as nervous world braces

Trump 'perfecting' new tariffs as nervous world braces

US President Donald Trump kept the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as he made final preparations for a "Liberation Day" announcement of sweeping new tariffs that could trigger a global trade war.

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Trump nominee says to press UK on Israel arms

Trump nominee says to press UK on Israel arms

Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to London said Tuesday he would ask Britain to reverse a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, a decision taken over rights concerns.

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French court says Le Pen appeal ruling could come before presidential vote

French court says Le Pen appeal ruling could come before presidential vote

A French appeals court said Tuesday it would examine Marine Le Pen's case within a timeframe that could potentially allow the far-right leader to contest the 2027 presidential election if her conviction is overturned.

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The battle to control assets behind Bosnia crisis

The battle to control assets behind Bosnia crisis

At the heart of the deepening crisis in Bosnia -- where Serb leader Milorad Dodik has been pushing the weak central government to the brink with threats of secession -- is a battle over who owns what.

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Prabhsimran powers Punjab to IPL win over Lucknow

Prabhsimran powers Punjab to IPL win over Lucknow

Wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh scored an explosive 69 off 34 balls as Punjab Kings cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday for their second win this IPL.

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Mass layoffs targeting 10,000 jobs hit US health agencies

Mass layoffs targeting 10,000 jobs hit US health agencies

Mass layoffs began at the major US health agencies on Tuesday as the Trump administration embarks on a major restructuring that will cut 10,000 jobs.

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Tiger's April Foolishness: plan to play Masters just a joke

Tiger's April Foolishness: plan to play Masters just a joke

Tiger Woods took to social media on Tuesday to play an April Fool's prank on golf fans, giving false hope he could overcome an injury to play in next week's Masters.

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Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims

Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims

Emergency workers in Myanmar rescued a woman on Tuesday who had been trapped for more than 90 hours under the rubble of a building after a devastating earthquake that has killed at least 2,700 people.

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Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig

Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig

British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the Turkish concert promoter lashed out at those involved in recent anti-government protests.

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US seeks death penalty for accused killer of insurance CEO

US seeks death penalty for accused killer of insurance CEO

US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday asked federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who allegedly gunned down an American health care CEO in a brazen attack.

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