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French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.

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Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise

Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise

Qubit Insurance, an independent, AMF-licensed brokerage serving clients across Quebec, has revealed that a significant portion of Quebec homeowners may be underinsured due to rising construction costs. In a recent review of 1,200 new client policies, the brokerage found that 38% were underinsured relative to current rebuilding costs by an average of 16%.

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Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks

Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks

Donald Trump landed in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.

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'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.

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From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto

From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto

Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow.

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Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses

Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses

Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.

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Back to the drawing board for disappointed Tiafoe

Back to the drawing board for disappointed Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe left Arthur Ashe Stadium court to a standing ovation on Friday, but he won't be coming back on Sunday.

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Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media

Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.

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Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss, cling to hope

Children in flood-hit Nepal grapple with loss, cling to hope

At 12, Nepali schoolgirl Ritu Maya Tamang has already learned how a close-knit family can be torn apart in a matter of minutes.

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Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

Shelton tops Tiafoe to book US Open title clash with Zverev

Big-serving Ben Shelton overpowered US compatriot Frances Tiafoe in four sets on Friday to reach the first Grand Slam final of his career, booking a US Open title showdown with Alexander Zverev.

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