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Canada PM heads to Asia seeking new trade partners as US ties fray

Canada PM heads to Asia seeking new trade partners as US ties fray

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Asia this week seeking to broaden international trade, part of his plan to reduce Canadian reliance on the United States, which he says has left the country vulnerable.

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UEFA suspend Benfica's Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

UEFA suspend Benfica's Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.

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Italy's Enel to invest 20bn euros in renewables by 2028

Italy's Enel to invest 20bn euros in renewables by 2028

Italian power giant Enel said Monday it was boosting investment in renewables, with planned spending of 20 billion euros ($23.6 billion) by 2028 focused on Europe and the United States.

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BBC apologises for 'involuntary' Tourette's racial slur during BAFTA awards

BBC apologises for 'involuntary' Tourette's racial slur during BAFTA awards

The BBC apologised Monday for not editing out a racial slur during the BAFTA awards, saying it was an "involuntary" verbal tic by a Tourette's sufferer who inspired a winning film.

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Kristen Bell returns to host glitzy Actor Awards in Hollywood

Kristen Bell returns to host glitzy Actor Awards in Hollywood

Kristen Bell returns to host Hollywood's premier acting awards next month for the third time with a single goal: to entertain everyone equally.

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Venezuelan foreign minister demands 'immediate release' of Maduro

Venezuelan foreign minister demands 'immediate release' of Maduro

Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as president in a January 3 raid by the United States.

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Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March

Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the Paris-Nice stage race.

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Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II.

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Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers last weekend.

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Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.

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