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Asian stocks rally after Trump's Supreme Court tariffs blow

Asian stocks rally after Trump's Supreme Court tariffs blow

Asian stocks mostly rose and the dollar fell Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.

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New York mayor orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US

New York mayor orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered the shutdown of the city's entire traffic network for all but emergency travel as a massive snowstorm began to hit the northeast United States.

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Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera

Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera

Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve as his seven-shot lead dwindled to one, draining a short par putt at the 72nd hole to claim his first PGA Tour title with a one-shot triumph at the Genesis Invitational on Sunday.

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Hong Kong appeals court to rule on jailed democracy campaigners

Hong Kong appeals court to rule on jailed democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong appeals court will decide on Monday whether to overturn the convictions of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

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More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela launch hunger strike

More than 200 Venezuelan political prisoners were on hunger strike Sunday to demand their release under a new amnesty law that excludes many of them.

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Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony

Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a "new kind of Winter Games" as she declared them closed on Sunday.

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Thunder strike from long range to halt Cavs' seven-game win streak

Thunder strike from long range to halt Cavs' seven-game win streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder drilled 21 three-pointers in a 121-113 victory over Cleveland on Sunday that halted the Cavaliers' seven-game NBA winning streak.

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Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1

Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1

Strasbourg beat Lyon 3-1 to end the visitors' seven-match winning streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that dampens their outside shot at the title.

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Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Mexico confirmed on Sunday that soldiers killed a powerful drug cartel leader who was one of the most wanted men here and in the United States.

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'One Battle' triumphs at BAFTAs that honour British talent

'One Battle' triumphs at BAFTAs that honour British talent

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" continued its awards season streak by winning the top prize at the BAFTAs on Sunday, with the British awards also recognising homegrown talent across categories.

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