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EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump.

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Gaza rescuers recover charred bodies as Israeli strikes kill 17

Gaza rescuers recover charred bodies as Israeli strikes kill 17

Gaza's civil defence agency on Wednesday said its crew recovered charred bodies from a school-turned-shelter for displaced people, as Israeli strikes killed 17 people in the Hamas-run territory since dawn.

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UK hosts downgraded Ukraine talks as Easter truce shatters

UK hosts downgraded Ukraine talks as Easter truce shatters

Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine, but a planned meeting of foreign ministers was postponed.

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Tourists flee India-administered Kashmir after deadly attack

Tourists flee India-administered Kashmir after deadly attack

Indian tourist brochures dub the Himalayan region of Kashmir "Little Switzerland", and its mountain meadows are usually packed with visitors escaping the sweltering summer heat in the lowland plains of India.

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China says 'door open' to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall

China says 'door open' to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall

China said on Wednesday the door was "wide open" for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a "substantial" lowering of tariffs on Beijing.

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WEF confirms investigation into claims against founder Schwab

WEF confirms investigation into claims against founder Schwab

The World Economic Forum confirmed Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into allegations made against its founder Klaus Schwab that reportedly prompting his resignation this week.

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Pilgrims flock to pay tribute to pope lying in state

Pilgrims flock to pay tribute to pope lying in state

Pope Francis's open coffin was transferred Wednesday to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, with thousands of people gathering to pay their respects to the leader of the world's Catholics.

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Stocks rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears

Stocks rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears

Equities rallied with Wall Street on Wednesday after Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the head of the Federal Reserve and that eye-watering tariffs on China would be slashed drastically.

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Muzarabani takes six as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe 174 to win

Muzarabani takes six as Bangladesh set Zimbabwe 174 to win

Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani's second-best career haul of 6-72 restricted Bangladesh to 255 in their second innings Wednesday, leaving Zimbabwe needing 174 runs to win the first Test at Sylhet.

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UK hosts new Ukraine talks after Russian strikes shatter brief truce

UK hosts new Ukraine talks after Russian strikes shatter brief truce

Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push to end Russia's war in Ukraine, where a brief Easter truce was shattered by fresh air strikes.

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