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Senior US Fed official backs 'careful' approach to rate cuts

Senior US Fed official backs 'careful' approach to rate cuts

The US Federal Reserve should be "careful" about the timing of interest rate cuts, a senior bank official said Wednesday, adding to the cautious tone taken by US central bank officials in recent months about moving too quickly.

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McLaren's Norris believes Verstappen, Red Bull 'beatable' in 2024

McLaren's Norris believes Verstappen, Red Bull 'beatable' in 2024

Lando Norris believes he can take McLaren to a Formula One world championship after declaring that Max Verstappen and Red Bull are "beatable" in 2024.

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Argentina's annual inflation soars above 250% in January

Argentina's annual inflation soars above 250% in January

Argentina's monthly inflation slowed slightly in January, but the prices of key goods and services rose 254 percent year-on-year, the statistics agency said Wednesday.

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Rocio San Miguel: woman who defied Venezuela army and irked Maduro

Rocio San Miguel: woman who defied Venezuela army and irked Maduro

Rocio San Miguel, the Venezuelan lawyer and human rights activist whose arrest has prompted an international outcry, is a woman renowned for standing up to the country's secretive and powerful military.

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'Multiple' victims in shooting at Super Bowl victory parade

'Multiple' victims in shooting at Super Bowl victory parade

Multiple people were injured when gunfire broke out at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday, triggering panic among huge crowds of fans gathered to celebrate their team's success.

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England's Tuilagi 'looking good' for Scotland recall after injury

England's Tuilagi 'looking good' for Scotland recall after injury

England's Manu Tuilagi could be sent straight back into Calcutta Cup action against Scotland following a recovery from his latest groin problem.

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Brentford sign Thiago from Brugge with one eye on Toney exit

Brentford sign Thiago from Brugge with one eye on Toney exit

Brentford announced the signing of Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge on Wednesday, in a move that is set to spark further speculation over the future of Ivan Toney at the Premier League club.

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Nadal puts return on ice, admits 'not ready to compete'

Nadal puts return on ice, admits 'not ready to compete'

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete".

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More hunger, less money: Argentine soup kitchens count rations

More hunger, less money: Argentine soup kitchens count rations

In an Argentine soup kitchen, empty plastic containers are piling up from hungry visitors, and the cooks are worried their limited supply of pasta will not be enough to fill them.

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Senegal's Sall facing heavy pressure to end political crisis

Senegal's Sall facing heavy pressure to end political crisis

Senegalese President Macky Sall held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday facing international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis.

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