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China central bank cuts lending rates to boost economy

China central bank cuts lending rates to boost economy

China's central bank on Monday cut benchmark loan rates in an attempt to boost an economy battered by the government's strict zero-Covid policy and a slump in the property market.

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Once-close royal brothers William and Harry now estranged

Once-close royal brothers William and Harry now estranged

A quarter-century on from the death of their mother, Princess Diana, Princes William and Harry are struggling to maintain their once-close relationship.

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Europe huddles down for a winter without Russian gas

Europe huddles down for a winter without Russian gas

Woolly socks and thermostats turned down a notch: Europeans are preparing for a difficult winter without gas supplies from Russia, part of the fallout from the war in Ukraine.

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Royal rebel elevated to 'saint': Diana 25 years after death

Royal rebel elevated to 'saint': Diana 25 years after death

From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent 36-year life still captivates people around the world.

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Crises threaten UK monarchy's image 25 years after Diana's death

Crises threaten UK monarchy's image 25 years after Diana's death

The royal family's perceived botched response to Diana's death sparked a gradual and largely successful shift in its image management, but recent crises have renewed questions about that modernisation effort.

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Markets looking for clarity but tuning out Fed message

Markets looking for clarity but tuning out Fed message

US central bankers have been hammering home a single message: Interest rates will rise until inflation begins to come down. But financial markets keep hoping to hear a different tune, one indicating the pace of rate hikes will slow.

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Rooney says MLS playoff bid 'gone' after 6-0 United loss

Rooney says MLS playoff bid 'gone' after 6-0 United loss

D.C. United boss Wayne Rooney has given up hope of turning Major League Soccer's doormats into a playoff club after a 6-0 home drubbing.

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Rodman planning Russia trip for jailed Griner: report

Rodman planning Russia trip for jailed Griner: report

Eccentric former NBA star Dennis Rodman is planning a trip to Russia in an effort to seek the release of imprisoned WNBA player Brittney Griner, NBC News reported on Sunday.

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Coric upsets Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Masters title

Coric upsets Tsitsipas to win Cincinnati Masters title

Borna Coric, who only returned in March after missing a year with a shoulder injury, dominated fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday to win the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

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Mayers ton powers Windies to 301 against New Zealand

Mayers ton powers Windies to 301 against New Zealand

Kyle Mayers' lashed a brilliant century and captain Nicholas Pooran blasted 91 off 55 balls as the West Indies scored a formidable 301 for eight in the third and final fixture of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand on Sunday.

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