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Judge orders halt to Musk shutdown of US aid agency

Judge orders halt to Musk shutdown of US aid agency

A federal judge ordered an immediate halt on Tuesday to the shutdown of the main US aid agency by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

The US music industry passed 100 million paid streaming subscriptions for the first time in 2024, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released Tuesday.

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Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar

Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift.

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Netanyahu says Gaza strikes 'only the beginning'

Netanyahu says Gaza strikes 'only the beginning'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that massive overnight strikes on Gaza were "only the beginning" and that future negotiations with Hamas "will take place only under fire".

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Real Madrid take advantage over Arsenal in women's Champions League

Real Madrid take advantage over Arsenal in women's Champions League

A goal in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo gave Real Madrid a valuable 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in their women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.

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Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary

Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is off to a turbulent start as US health secretary as he grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, resignations among his staff and a snub in the Senate.

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Palace's Mateta has no hard feelings despite horror ear injury

Palace's Mateta has no hard feelings despite horror ear injury

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta said he bears no grudge towards Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after needing 25 stitches in a gruesome ear injury suffered in a FA Cup clash between the pair.

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Hungary passes bill against annual Budapest Pride march

Hungary passes bill against annual Budapest Pride march

Hungarian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at banning Budapest's annual Pride march, the latest in a series of measures under Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, which critics say curtail the rights of the EU country's LGBTQ community.

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Putin, Trump agree halt to Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire

Putin, Trump agree halt to Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire

Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday in a call with Donald Trump Tuesday to halt attacks against Ukrainian energy targets but would not accept an immediate full ceasefire and insisted that the West halt all military aid for Kyiv.

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Nvidia showcases new tech at AI 'Super Bowl'

Nvidia showcases new tech at AI 'Super Bowl'

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday showcased cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence and new applications for the technology, shrugging off talk of China's DeepSeek disrupting the market and dangers from US President Donald Trump's trade wars.

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