US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
An incoming US tariff targeting various imports from Brazil has drawn a rebuke from the Latin American giant, as Washington accused the country of unfair trade practices and policies.
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Hazardous wildfire smoke chokes millions in US, Canada
Out-of-control wildfires were raging Thursday in the Canadian province of Ontario, prompting evacuations and sending dangerous smoke billowing into the United States where millions of people were exposed to the unhealthy air.
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Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins
Belgian sprint star Tim Merlier trebled up at the Tour de France on Thursday as he won the 12th stage in a chaotic and crash-marred dash for the line.
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US limits stays of students, journalists
President Donald Trump's administration finalized rules Thursday that impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the United States, the latest bid to tighten legal immigration in the country.
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New science report could boost climate suits against oil giants
Climate lawsuits seeking massive damages from fossil fuel companies increasingly hinge on the question: how reliably can scientists pin specific extreme weather to human-caused climate change?
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Devastating Asian beetle detected in EU for first time
A tiny Asia-origin beetle that has devastated ash forests in North America has been detected in the European Union for the first time in Hungary and Slovakia, authorities said.
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Rosenior ready for Paris FC challenge after 'learning lessons' at Chelsea
Former Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said Thursday he hoped his short stint in charge at Stamford Bridge would help him make a success of the "exciting project" he has undertaken at Ligue 1 club Paris FC.
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Italy court finds 32 people guilty over deadly Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court sentenced 32 defendants on Thursday, including the former head of motorway operator Autostrade, for their role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago that killed 43 people.
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An Italian court on Thursday sentenced the former head of motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia to 12 years for his role in a deadly bridge disaster eight years ago.
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Court confirms graft trial for Spanish PM's wife
A Spanish court on Thursday said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begona Gomez would face trial for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement, dashing her final hope of avoiding the dock.
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