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Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks

Swiss minister eyes 'opportunity' after US tariff talks

Switzerland's vice president said Saturday he had had "constructive meetings" with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee

Israel flattens high-rise as it tells Gaza City residents to flee

An Israeli strike flattened a high-rise in Gaza City on Saturday -- the second in as many days -- after the military warned people to flee south to a "humanitarian zone" ahead of a planned offensive against the urban hub.

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Soler takes solo Vuelta stage 14 win, Vingegaard bites back

Soler takes solo Vuelta stage 14 win, Vingegaard bites back

Marc Soler powered to an impressive solo victory in the Vuelta a Espana stage 14 on Saturday, as Jonas Vingegaard extended his general classification lead by two seconds.

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Under-fire Nagelsmann promises 'changes' after Slovakia upset

Under-fire Nagelsmann promises 'changes' after Slovakia upset

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Saturday pledged changes to his side for Sunday's crunch World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in Cologne after falling to a 2-0 defeat in Slovakia.

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Canada too strong for Scotland as US rout Samoa at Women's Rugby World Cup

Canada too strong for Scotland as US rout Samoa at Women's Rugby World Cup

Emily Tuttosi scored two tries on her Exeter club home ground as Canada eventually overpowered Scotland 40-19 in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday, while the United States thrashed Samoa 60-0 to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

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Verstappen pips McLaren pair to pole at Italian GP

Verstappen pips McLaren pair to pole at Italian GP

Max Verstappen took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday, the reigning Formula One champion giving himself a chance at Monza of slowing McLaren's domination.

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Stade Francais run in seven tries for sunny opening to Top 14

Stade Francais run in seven tries for sunny opening to Top 14

Stade Francais, who finished last season one point above the Top 14 relegation places, kicked off the French club rugby season on Saturday by romping to a 47-24 victory over promoted Montauban.

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Canada too strong for Scotland at Women's Rugby World Cup

Canada too strong for Scotland at Women's Rugby World Cup

Emily Tuttosi scored two tries on her Exeter club home ground as Canada eventually overpowered Scotland 40-19 in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

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Marc Marquez wins Catalunya MotoGP Sprint as brother crashes

Marc Marquez wins Catalunya MotoGP Sprint as brother crashes

Marc Marquez continued his winning streak with a Catalunya MotoGP Sprint victory on Saturday after his brother Alex Marquez crashed out in the lead.

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88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN

88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN

Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 percent following Washington's imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending services, the Universal Postal Union said Saturday.

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