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Why has Mexico's water debt opened new battle line with US?

Why has Mexico's water debt opened new battle line with US?

Mexico's water debt to the United States under a decades-old supply treaty has opened a new battlefront between the two countries, in addition to US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.

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English rugby chief Sweeney survives no confidence vote

English rugby chief Sweeney survives no confidence vote

Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union, survived a vote of confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting on Thursday where he faced a call for his dismissal by the board.

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Explosive Pooran powers Lucknow to IPL win over Hyderabad

Explosive Pooran powers Lucknow to IPL win over Hyderabad

Nicholas Pooran slammed 70 off 26 balls as Lucknow Super Giants easily chased down a target of 191 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday for their first win of the new IPL season.

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Games publisher Ubisoft announces restructuring, billion-euro investment

Games publisher Ubisoft announces restructuring, billion-euro investment

In a bid to escape financial woes, French games giant Ubisoft said Thursday it was creating a new subsidiary around its most popular franchises such as "Assassin's Creed" in partnership with China's Tencent.

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Is that it?: F1's shortest driver stints after Liam Lawson sacking

Is that it?: F1's shortest driver stints after Liam Lawson sacking

It won't be much consolation to Liam Lawson, sacked by Red Bull on Thursday, but his two-race tenure is by no means the shortest driver stint in Formula One history.

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TikTok Shop ready for business in France, Germany, Italy

TikTok Shop ready for business in France, Germany, Italy

Social network TikTok is taking e-commerce by storm and will launch a new feature, dubbed TikTok Shop -- on Monday in France, Germany and Italy -- allowing direct purchases in the app, the company said on Thursday.

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Brothers in arms as Marc Marquez chases treble in Texas

Brothers in arms as Marc Marquez chases treble in Texas

Marc and Alex Marquez, who have turned the 2025 MotoGP world championship into a family monopoly, aim to extend their domination at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas this weekend.

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Argentina seeking $20 billion IMF loan

Argentina seeking $20 billion IMF loan

Argentina has sought a $20 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, the country's economy minister said Thursday, as the government struggles to hold on to foreign reserves while propping up an ailing currency.

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Space telescope Gaia sent into 'retirement' but legacy endures

Space telescope Gaia sent into 'retirement' but legacy endures

Europe's Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into "retirement" on Thursday after a decade revealing the secrets of the Milky Way, but its observations will fuel discoveries for decades to come.

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Convalescing Pope Francis aims to give Easter blessing: Vatican

Convalescing Pope Francis aims to give Easter blessing: Vatican

Pope Francis, who is recovering from a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, intends to give his Easter Sunday blessing, the Vatican indicated Thursday, without specifying whether he would lead other celebrations.

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