Canada, Mexico trade war makes 2026 World Cup 'exciting': Trump
US President Donald Trump said Friday that trade tensions with Mexico and Canada would be a boost for the 2026 World Cup as he announced the creation of a White House task force to help organize the tournament.
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Son of Mexican drug lord sentenced to life in US prison
A top leader of Mexico's violent Jalisco New Generation cartel was sentenced to life in US prison Friday for his bloody role in creating one of the world's most powerful drug syndicates.
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Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days -- a move set to fuel tensions with Ottawa just days after an earlier wave of levies.
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Ingebrigtsen storms to third European 1500m indoor gold
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen won his sixth European indoor gold as he dominated the 1500m in Apeldoorn on Friday in the first step in his bid for a third consecutive double gold on the covered continental stage.
Read moreFrom critic to investor: Trump welcomes crypto leaders to White House
Donald Trump on Friday hosted top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy -- and where the Republican president faces conflict of interest concerns.
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Syria monitor says security forces kill 136 Alawite civilians
A Syria war monitor said Friday that security forces killed 136 members of the Alawite minority, to which toppled president Bashar al-Assad belongs, a day after deadly clashes with gunmen loyal to him triggered a major security operation.
Read moreTrump invites Iran leader to nuclear talks -- or else
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he has written to Iran's supreme leader pressing for new talks on its nuclear program, warning of possible military action if not.
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Trump cuts $400 mn from Columbia University over anti-Semitism claims
President Donald Trump's administration said Friday it was cutting $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, accusing it of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment as protesters rallied against Israel's conduct of the Gaza war.
Read moreUS Fed chair flags policy uncertainty, in no rush to adjust rates
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell flagged high uncertainty Friday surrounding President Donald Trump's economic policies and their effects, maintaining that the central bank need not rush to adjust interest rates.
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Itoje defends England's under-fire Six Nations attack
England captain Maro Itoje is adamant criticism of his side's attack is misplaced as they look to maintain their Six Nations title challenge in the closing two rounds against Italy and Wales.
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